Russian+Revolution+Webquest

=Russian Revolution Webquest=

Use words and pictures to describe the causes, events and effects of the 1917 Russian Revolution.
 * Objective:**

Newsletter
 * Outcome:**

Write a one to two page newsletter describing THREE topics related to the Russian Revolution. Use Microsoft Publisher to present the information in the form of one news article, one editorial and one image with a caption. Two forms of writing will address events and one will be about a famous Russian Revolutionary figure (see Russian Revolution People). Review additional requirements on the rubric.
 * Directions:**

1. Research and take notes on your topics (use graphic organizer for assistance). First identify the famous figure you have been assigned and take notes on him/her. Next refer to the list of Russian Revolution events for ideas about TWO EVENTS and then use the suggested links below to obtain information. You may use additional sites but remember they must be reliable and credible. (Don't forget to keep track of which sites you use.) 2. Write a 200 word news article about one of the topics of the 1917 Russian Revolution. Include information about the 5Ws as well as several details. Don't forget a title and byline. 3. Write a 200 word editorial about another topic of the 1917 Russian Revolution. Don't forget a title and byline. 4. Represent your remaining topic in an image. Select an image and write a caption that describes the aspects of your third topic. 5. Include one additional image with a caption to enhance your newsletter. 7. Use clear, creative and interesting organization. 8. Use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. 9. Include a title and date for your newsletter. 10. BONUS - include an advertisement with a picture and three details about an item or service your are offering. 11. Post and share your newsletter with the class. (use Russian Revolution Newsletter page)
 * Tasks:**

RUSSIAN HISTORY LINKS http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/teacher_pages/whyte/whyte_main.htm

http://www.thecorner.org/hist/russia/revo1917.htm

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook39.html

http://www.barnsdle.demon.co.uk/russ/rusrev.html#1917

http://www.bucknell.edu/x20136.xml

http://www.marxists.org/