Assignment Summary For this assignment, you will create a design for a commemorative plaque to honor an American leader
from World War II. The plaque will explain his or her significance and describe the role this public figure
played during the war.
Background Information
During World War II, a number of American leaders played important roles in the Allies’ victory. Some,
like Dwight Eisenhower, were military leaders who created a strategy that would win the war. Others, like
Eleanor Roosevelt, promoted American ideals and interests to world leaders.
As you work on this project, you will choose one person and research the role he or she played during the
war. Then you will create the design for a commemorative plaque. Plaques often are created to honor the
achievements of a person of significance. Typically, a plaque is made of wood, metal, or stone, and may
be attached to a wall or the side of a building. Usually, it bears an image of the person it honors, above
text that describes his or her importance.
Assignment Instructions
For this project, you are expected to submit:
1. The design of a commemorative plaque to honor a person of significance from World War II
Step 1: Prepare for the project.
a) Read through the guide before you begin so you know the expectations for this project.
b) If there is anything that is not clear to you, be sure to ask your teacher.
Step 2: Choose one of the following American leaders as the subject of your plaque.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George Patton
Step 3: Research the person you have selected to learn more about the role he or she played in World
War II.
a) Conduct online research using reputable sources.
b) Create a list of the sources you used.
Step 4: Create a design using the Commemorative Plaque Worksheet to honor the leader you have
selected. Include the following on your design:
a) On the top line, write the name of your chosen leader.
b) In the circle, place a photograph or illustration of the person.
c) On the two lines below, include the dates of his or her birth and death.
Student Guide (continued)
d) In the box, write a paragraph that summarizes his or her significance during the war.
e) On the back of the worksheet, list all of the sources you used.
Step 5: Evaluate your project using this checklist.
If you can check each box below, you are ready to submit your project.
Did you choose one of the American leaders from the list provided?
Did you research his or her significance during World War II?
Did you use reputable and credible online sources?
Did you create a design for a commemorative plaque based on your research?
Does your design include an image of the person you have selected?
Does your design include the years he or she was born and died?
Does your design include a paragraph that explains his or her significance during the war?
Is the paragraph free of spelling and grammatical errors?
Have you listed all of the sources you used on the back of your worksheet?
Step 6: Revise and submit your project.
a) If you were unable to check off all of the requirements on the checklist, go back and make
sure that your project is complete. Save your project before submitting it.
b) Turn in the design for your plaque to your teacher. Be sure that your name is on the
submission.
c) Submit the design for your plaque through the Virtual Classroom.
d) Congratulations! You have completed your project