Jack the Ripper Webquest

Introduction:
He only comes out a night and he goes straight for the throat. No, we’re not talking about Rob-
Pat from the Twilight movies. We’re talking about Jack the Ripper.

The Jack the Ripper case had remained and unsolved mystery since 1888. This unidentified man
is accused of killing anywhere from 5 to 90 women in the Whitechapel area of England. Who
could have done such a terrible deed? Nobody knows for sure …. Unless he’s The Ripper
himself!

Task:
First you will examine resources for facts on the murders, be sure to keep track of your sources
to cite later. Next, discuss your evidence with the person next to you. Then use the evidence to
develop a theory on who YOU think Jack the Ripper is?

Process:
Fill out the Chart on Jack the Ripper.
Write a well-crafted paragraph explaining who you think was Jack the Ripper. Include at least
three pieces of evidence to explain your theory.

Resources: (May use others but must document them)

They are linked on the Law and Justice Class webpage
http://content.met.police.uk/Site/jacktheripper

http://www.casebook.org/

GRADE: 100 points

50 points- Jack the Ripper Chart
35 points- Paragraph using evidence on the identity of Jack the Ripper
15 points- Proper Behavior and Use of time in the Library/Computer Lab

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