The class will split into three groups, selection of an era will be by pick out of a hat, the groups will design a radio announcement for their era using the technology available or style at that time.

Students will investigate how news was communicated in the 20th Century, Step one will be to write a news sheet declaring an outbreak or start of a war, this will be read to the groups as a newsroom presentation.

The students will present a sample of a news bulleting from the era nominated and write two short news flashes

1. One using propaganda to influence the people and encourage people reaction,

2. The other without any bias or sensation.

A short description of how the news would have communicated to others should be made. One student will be appointed Editor, another the News reader.

Students should investigate how technology of the day was used to influence social opinion.

Group 1

1939 World War II

World War II announced

Radio Fact Sheets

Group 2

1970 The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War

War stories

Group 3

1990 Gulf war

Gulf war news

Desert Storm

Group investigation

Students will be allowed 15 minutes to research their topic and will be provided with links to web sites and with materials of the period.

Group preparation

Students given 15 minutes preparation time and will present and prepare their findings to the class.