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World War II left the British desperate for help in any form—including in the form of a magician! High schooler conduct research on Jasper Maskelyne, a stage magician who used his talents to deceive the Germans on the war front, before writing an argument paper with evidence to convince others that this hard-to-believe historical fact is true.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create learning stations around the classroom for small groups to visit when forming their arguments
- Use the document-based question as an assessment during a World War II unit
Classroom Considerations
- Requires Internet access and Flash®
- Part of a longer series of interactive resources on World War II
Pros
- Focuses on a part of World War II history that is not as well known to students
- Provides all necessary primary sources and worksheets
Cons
- None