Evaluation Form

Use this form to evaluate the
resource in your mediagraphy.
Name and type of resource.
Where did you find the resource
(URL, Apple Store, etc.)?
Which content and technology
standards will students achieve
from using this resource?
Why integrate this resource into a
lesson? (e.g., how will use of this
site support student learning and
achievement of the
goals/objectives for the lesson?)
Put your responses to the criteria in this column by typing in each
colored cell.
PBS "The War" directed by Ken Burn and Lynn Novick
Website
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
Content Standard:
MI USHG 7.2.2. U.S. and the Course of WWII
MI USHG 7.2.3 Impact of WWII on American Life
Technology Standard:
ISTE 3.a, 3b, 3c, Knowledge Constructor
The site provide video clips of interviews and a store of WWII photo
images which cover home front themes such as manufacturing, role of
women and minorities, internment, and propaganda in addition to
military life and battle front photos.

Describe how you will have your Students will practice finding information by navigating the site to find
students use this site including time interviews, posters, radio, or film productions that were used to present a
needed to complete the task(s). message to the American Public. They will later analyze these items and
evaluate why they are effective in influencing perceptions.
Time needed for website exploration approximately 30-40 minutes.
Rate the format, content, and learning process of the resource in terms of how well it will support students into
achieving the content and technology standards associated with your lesson plan. Type the appropriate score
next to each criterion. A score of: 2 = very well; 1 = somewhat; 0 = not at all
As you type your points next to each criterion, the total points will automatically calculate.
A score of 23 to 26 means this is an excellent resource for your purposes; 20 to 22 means this is a good
resource for your purposes; 18 to 19 means the resource might be useful with supplemental discussion; and 17
or below means you should consider another resource.
User friendly 1
Easy to navigate 1
Links work 1
Graphics display 1
Readable text 1
Accurate 2
Current Information 0
Appropriate 2
Interesting 2
Information is engaging 2
Critical thinking is supported 2
Graphics support learning 2
Content easy to understand 2

Total Points 19
Created by Toni Stokes Jones,
Ph.D. - 2014