Lesson 6, 7, 8: Newscast Project
Introduction
In this lesson, we will take a look at how the children of Berlin
were able to survive during the difficult times of the Berlin blockade.
Focus Questions:
What was going on in Berlin during the Cold War?
Chocolate Pilot
Hey, Students!
Today, you will learn about the Chocolate Pilot and the contributions he made to help the morale of the children of Berlin. For this project, you will create a 6-10 minute newscast that reports on the Chocolate Pilot, who he is, and why he is so special to the children of Berlin. For your research, please use trustworthy sites to conduct your research. Good terms to search are listed below. I have also included a digital graphic organizer for you to complete and turn in. Lastly, I have included a rubric that will be used to assess your work.
Good Terms to Search: Chocolate pilot, berlin airlift candy, candy from heaven berlin
Any of the terms above should yield some good results.
Newscast Rubric Download Newscast Rubric
Assignment
You have two activity pages to complete. First, complete the Newscast Digital Graphic Organizer Activity. Once you have completed the graphic organizer, you will go to the second activity to record your newscast in Flip.
Go to the next page to complete the Newscast Digital Graphic Organizer Assignment.
In our next lesson, we will learn about the Korean War.
You are working with a team on a news story. You are a reporter for a major network and are reporting on the Berlin Airlift- specifically the Chocolate Pilot. After conducting your own research and investigating your topic, you will complete the graphic organizer to develop a news clip.
Complete the Newscast Digital Graphic Organizer here.
When you are done, go to the next page to record your response in Flip.
Lesson 6, 7, 8- News Clip Graphic Organizer.pdf
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