Opinions Please?

Elwood · March 2, 2003

I had to make a lesson using the internet for one of my classes. This is what I came up with. Please check it out and let me know your opinions, and don't act like you don't have one, because I know everybody on this forum has a ton of opinions.

Here's the link: Webquest Pearl Harbor All you have to do when you get there is click "Introduction at the top after you've seen this page. The next step of the lesson from the page you're on will always be on right at the three links at the top.

Thanks.

WEFs99 · March 2, 2003

Very good but the jap flag on the Home page bugs me. I think because it is pictured in an equal position with our Flag. The seating arrangement for the students is a bit unusual but might get their attention. Good work.

Elwood · March 2, 2003

Thanks for the input.

As for the flags, they are both there to represent the two countries involved. One of the four areas they study for this lesson is the Japanese Military Planning. It causes them to look at it from different perspectives, which is the entire purpose for the project.

When I make my lessons I try not to bais them too much. When I'm teaching I try to do two things, teeach the students the facts, and encourage them to make their own conclusions and opinions. By presenting more than one perspective I think they have a better opportunity to make educated decisions.

Batgirl · March 3, 2003

I like the project. I think your student will learn a lot. I miss school. I think you did a good job. As a teacher your should be unbiasd :thumb:

MountaineerTom · March 3, 2003

Looks good Elwood. Should be a fun project. :thumb:

Elwood · March 3, 2003

Thanks for the replies.

As a teacher your should be unbiasd

I'm glad someone else see it this way too. I feel that no matter what my personal feeling on the matter are, I should present both sides and ALL the facts. This will allow students to develop their own ideas and opinions, and the ability to this will help more in life than anything else I can teach them.

IMO not enough educators look at it this way. I figure if I'm going to teach them about freedoms in social studies classes then I should help tham to be able to be free to form their own opinions will use of all the facts.

If they want to know my personal opinions about it I'll be more than happy to share with them, but first I want them to know all the facts and at least begin to form thier own opinions.