This is our unit plan. Under the unit plan is a brief outline of what we do in class each day.
IF YOU ARE ABSENT be sure to check BOTH!!
UNIT: WORLD WAR I AMERICA
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For links to the assignments/readings/notes below, SELECT HERE!!!!
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Learning Targets for the Unit:
I CAN…debate U.S. neutrality at the beginning of World War I and explain why the U.S. became militarily involved.
I CAN…explain the impact World War I had on America and various groups of Americans.
I CAN…identify propaganda techniques and mediums and analyze their use and effectiveness during World War I.
I CAN…predict the impact the Treaty of Versailles will have on the world and infer how that might have been different if Wilson’s Fourteen Points had been used for peace.
I CAN...explain the impact the Influenza Epidemic of 1918 had on American and World History.
I CAN...connect events surrounding the Influenza Epidemic of 1918 to contemporary health concerns.
Essential Question(s) for the Unit:
Why did people at this time call The Great War (WWI) “The War to End All Wars”?
When/why should a nation go to war?
When should a citizens freedoms be limited?
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Date
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Assignment/Activity
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Description/Directions
(select above for unit folder with assignments)
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Due Date
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3/25
3/26
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Reading Guide (Sect. 1-3)
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1. Read Chapter 11 Sections 1-2 in the BLUE textbook and complete the worksheet (except for #28-34)
2. Partner Read & complete #28-34 - finish any not complete for class 3/27
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3/26 (Thurs)
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3/26
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Crash Course Review
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3/27
& 3/30 |
Influenza 1918
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1. Watch documentary & complete the video notes (front side of worksheet from the unit packet)
2. Complete post-video reflection questions
3. Turn in notes for check
4. Small group discussion & share with large group
**If absent - directions on the worksheet (read the transcript and answer questions on both sides of worksheet)
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| 4/1 |
Search for Lasting Peace Reading Guide
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1. Complete reading guide using the handout with the same name
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THURS 4/2
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| 4/2 & 4/7 |
Propaganda Activity
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1. As we go over the powerpoint - add to your notes and give examples in the notes chart in the Reading Guide
2. In small groups, complete the APPARTS chart with your group's assigned posters
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| 4/8 | Test Review | 1.Put packet together: -The Great War reading guide -Propaganda/APPARTS wkst -Search for Lasting Peace reading guide -Influenza 1918 video guide 2. Test Review | |
| 4/9 & 4/10 | TEST | World War I Unit Test | |
Daily Activities
Most activities/assignments listed here are explained & detailed in the chart above.
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MARCH 25 - 27, 2015
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Wednesday (March 25)
1.CNN Student News
2. Work on World War I Homefront wkst
2. Work on World War I Homefront wkst
Thursday (March 26)
1. Current Events - update on plane crash
2. Crash Course - America during World War I
3. Partner Read & complete #28-34 on wkst
2. Crash Course - America during World War I
3. Partner Read & complete #28-34 on wkst
Friday (March 27)
1. Turn in wksts
2. CNN Student News
3. Introduction & start Influenza 1918 Documentary
2. CNN Student News
3. Introduction & start Influenza 1918 Documentary
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MARCH 30 - April 3 2015
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Monday (March 30)
1. Influenza 1918 Documentary & movie guide
Tuesday (March 31)
NO SCHOOL @ HS TODAY - Solo Ensemble
Wednesday (April 1)
1. CNN Student News
2. Search for Lasting Peace Reading Guide DUE: Thurs.
2. Search for Lasting Peace Reading Guide DUE: Thurs.
Thursday (April 2)
1. Turn in Search for Lasting Peace Reading Guide
2. As a class, go over reasons for WWI propaganda and different propaganda techniques
3. Look at propaganda posters together as a class
2. As a class, go over reasons for WWI propaganda and different propaganda techniques
3. Look at propaganda posters together as a class
Friday (April 3)
NO SCHOOL
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APRIL 6 - 10 2015
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Monday (April 6)
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday (April 7)
1. CNN Student News
2. In partners, complete APPARTS chart for 2 propaganda posters
3. Put packets together when done
4. Share propaganda posters with the whole class
2. In partners, complete APPARTS chart for 2 propaganda posters
3. Put packets together when done
4. Share propaganda posters with the whole class
Wednesday (April 8)
1. CNN Student News
2. Test Review
2. Test Review
Thursday (April 9)
1. World War I Era Test
Friday (April 10)
1. World War I Era Test
