About the inquiry

This inquiry leads students through an investigation of individual and group sacrifices made during times of conflict and war. By investigating the compelling question, “What does it mean to sacrifice?,” students evaluate the historical significance of individuals and groups during the Korean War. The formative performance tasks build on knowledge and skills through the course of the inquiry and help students to understand the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians on both sides during the Korean War. Students create an evidence-based argument about the sacrifice of all in times of conflict and war.

Compelling Question

What Does It Mean to Sacrifice?

Staging Question

Discuss the historical significance of individual and group sacrifice in times of conflict and war.

Summative Performance Task

Argument: “What does it mean to sacrifice?” Construct an argument (e.g., detailed outline, poster, or essay) that discusses the compelling question using specific claims and relevant evidence from the sources provided, as well as one other source, while acknowledging competing views.

Extension: Using the argument as a foundation, engage in small-group brainstorming to create an original poem or song responding to the compelling question, “What does it mean to sacrifice?”

Taking Informed Action

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