24.1: America and the World (PowerPoint)
24.2 : World War II Begins (PowerPoint)
24.2: Guided Worksheet - Timeline
24.3: The Holocaust (PowerPoint)
24.4: America Enters the War (PowerPoint)
24.1-24.3 Key Term Crossword Puzzle
25 (Battles of World War II - Sections 2, 4, and 5)
Battle Packet (4 Days)
24.2 : World War II Begins (PowerPoint)
24.2: Guided Worksheet - Timeline
24.3: The Holocaust (PowerPoint)
24.4: America Enters the War (PowerPoint)
24.1-24.3 Key Term Crossword Puzzle
25 (Battles of World War II - Sections 2, 4, and 5)
Battle Packet (4 Days)
Ration Rap
-By Melissa Countie
We've just entered the war
Our men need more food
Right now we need to save food
Like, seriously, dude
Do encourage your peers
We could be in this war for years
Aren't you going to solve their fears?
Ration, ration for us
To the soldiers, this cant be a bust
We all must do our share
Otherwise, you probably don't care
Day 1 (12/10/12)
Learning Agenda: Today we introduced World War II and worked on filling out a blank map using the textbook and map in section 2 of chapter 24.
Blank Map (Make Up if Absent)
Absentee Work: Print out the map, and follow the directions to color/complete the map.
Homework: Read the "Rise of the Dictators" section of chapter 24, section 1.
Day 2 (12/11/12)
Learning Agenda: The Rise of Hitler. How did he get absolute power?
Hitler's Rise to Power: National Geographic (YouTube)
Absentee Work: Watch the YouTube video above and take notes.
Homework: Read and take notes on the article below. (If it does not open, 'google' an article on Hitler's rise to power, and take notes on that.)
Rise to Power (BBC Article)
Day 3 (12/12/12): Today we explored some political structures (Fascism, Totalitarianism, and Communism) that were important during World War II, as well as some of the leaders of the major nations.
Rise of Dictators Profiles
Rise of Dictators (PowerPoint) - This encompasses lessons for day 1-3
Absentee Work: Download and Print "Rise of Dictators Profile" above, and highlight/CCQ the main details and points.
Homework: Finish the 'profile' of your chose Dictator
Day 4 (12/13/12): Further exploration into the major dictators and how they came to power.
Absentee Work work from Day 3 applies for Day 4 as well.
Day 5 (12/14/12): Whats the difference between isolationism and neutrality? Today we used Dr. Seuss Cartoon's to analyze and discuss American neutrality in the face of the events going on in Europe.
American Neutrality (PowerPoint)
Dr. Seuss Cartoons (Worksheet)
Absentee Work: Look through the PowerPoint, and download the Dr. Seuss comic collection. Write down major details and summarize each cartoon. Then, write 3-4 sentences on whether you think Dr. Seuss agreed with US neutrality or was making fun of/criticizing it.
Homework: Answer the question on "Mr. Collison's Blog."
Day 6 (12/17/12): What did Hitler do once he was in power? Today we looked at Hitler's actions that led to the start of World War II and the lack of fight put up by Britain and France.
The Gathering Storm (YouTube)
Video Worksheet
Absentee Work: Read and take notes on the PowerPoint, download the worksheet, and answer the questions on the 'Part 1' side using the YouTube clip above.
Homework: Notes on Chapter 24, Section 2, up until "The War Begins" header.
Day 7 (12/18/12): Blitzkrieg!! Today we looked at the first real acts of aggression by the German army in World War II.
World War II is Beginning (PowerPoint) - This encompasses lessons for day 6 and 7.
Blitzkrieg! (YouTube)
Absentee Work: Using the second page of the 'Video Worksheet' from day 6, watch and answer the questions on the 'Blitzkrieg' video. Take notes and answer questions in the PowerPoint.
Homework: Using what you’ve learned about Hitler the past week, write a letter from the future explaining to British and French leaders how dangerous he is and why he shouldn’t be trusted.
Day 8 (12/19/12): Isolationism vs. Intervention. Today we held a debate on whether or not the US should have intervened in the War in Europe.
Homework: Notes on Chapter 24, Section 4 (DUE DAY 9)
Day 9 (12/20/12): Pearl Harbor. Today we looked at the events that led up to the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the attack.
Make-Up Work: Find a documentary video on YouTube or read/take notes on an article about Pearl Harbor.
Homework: Finish Notes
Day 10 (12/21/12): Today we watched America the Story of US: World War II with some guiding questions.
America the Story of US: World War II (YouTube Link)
Absentee Work: Watch and take notes on the video
Day 11 (1/02/13): World War II is under way, and America's greatest weapon is revealed, the power of US industry.
"Manpower" - 1943 Educational Documentary (YouTube)
Homework: History.com (Article) - Read and take notes.
Day 12 (1/03/13): Today we finished America on the Home Front, and looked at some major themes using propaganda posters to guide us. We also created our own propaganda posters for a major theme from World War II.
America at Home (PowerPoint)
Homework: Finish the article from the previous day.
Day 13 (1/04/13): Today we talked about the two theater's of World War II, and some of the major battles in Europe and the Pacific from Chapter 25, Section 3.
(Class Posters Coming Soon)
Homework: Using the guided worksheet, read Chapter 25, Section 3. If you were absent, just take normal two-column notes.
Day 14 (1/07/13): World War II Scavenger Hunt in the library.
Scavenger Hunt (Worksheet)
Useful sites or resources:
Gale Archives
PBS.org
History.com
Women in the Workforce
African Americans
Homework: Finish the Scavenger Hunt.
Day 15 (1/08/13): Review of the scavenger hunt, and introduction to Japanese Internment Camps
Japanese Internment Camp (PowerPoint)
Japanese Internment Camp (Worksheet)
Homework: Using the poem and video, write a letter as a citizen of that time protesting the Japanese Internment Camps
Day 16 (1/09/13): The war in the Pacific and the two major battles that brought the US closer to defeating Japan.
WWII in Colour: Episode 13 - Victory in the Pacific (YouTube)
Homework: Take notes on 25-4 for FRIDAY
Day 17 (1/10/13): D-day! The US land on mainland Europe. Today we discussed the events surrounding D-Day watched a short clip from WWII in Colour to get a visual of the invasion.
Pushing Back the Axis (PowerPoint)
WWII in Colour in HD (YouTube)
Homework: Finish notes (Be sure to read/take notes on Nat. Geo. Insert)
Day 18 (1/11/13): Dropping the bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Was it necessary? Were there alternatives?
Atomic Bomb (PowerPoint)
Evidence and Quotations (Worksheet)
Homework:
- One Page paper agreeing or disagreeing with the dropping of the bomb (Use at least 3 Pieces of Evidence)
- Notes on 25-5 Due TUESDAY
Day 19