Two Week WWII Post

Hello history lovers,
We are firmly in the middle of our World War II unit. You have seen the buildup, our isolationism, the attack on Pearl Harbor, and our many civilian and military sacrifices made as war is declared on the Axis Powers. I have decided to post the remaining two weeks of agendas for this post. This will guide us not only through this week, but the week after spring break as well. Mr. Wiggins will be teaching the remainder of this unit, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask him about them.

Day: 4

Outcome(s):
· Students will understand the major battles and their importance in regards to the results of World War II.

Lesson Activities/ Resources:
-Focus/Journal: Interpreting Propaganda
- “Crack the Axis”: What was this poster promoting?
-“Human Sculpture” activity and discussion
-Exit Slip: Which battle was most important on the European and Pacific fronts and why?
Daily Assessment:
-Focus/Journal
-“Human Sculpture” activity
-Exit Slip

Day: 5

Outcome(s):
Students will understand the role that the Holocaust played during World War II.
Students will understand how events such as the Holocaust can occur.

Lesson Activities/ Resources:
-Journal/Focus: Bugs Bunny cartoon?
-Primo Levi reading: first-hand account from Auschwitz
-Video with accompanying worksheet: Oprah and Elie Wiesel
-Exit Slip:
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Daily Assessment:
-Journal/Focus
-Video Worksheet
-Exit Slip



Day: 6

Outcome(s):
Students will understand what the atomic bomb was and what its impact on foreign affairs was.
Students understand the rationale behind the American usage of the atomic bomb during World War II and whether or not it was “just.”

Lesson Activities/ Resources:
-Journal/Focus: Holocaust photograph
- React to the photograph and explain your reaction.
- PowerPoint: “Da’ Bomb”
-TCI 2.2- Assessing the Decision to Build and Use the Bomb
- Group activity and Discussion
-Exit Slip:
- Was the United States decision to drop the atomic bomb justified?

Daily Assessment:
-Journal/Focus
-TCI 2.2 and discussion
-Exit Slip

Day: 7

Outcome(s):
Students will know the major conferences and events that led to the end of World War II.
Students will know the results (winner and losers) of World War II.


Lesson Activities/ Resources:
-Focus/Journal: Rush’s “Manhattan Project”
-Students will listen to the song and read through the lyrics and discuss what they believe to be the meaning.
-PowerPoint: “Just War”
-Major Conferences Graphic Organizer
-Exit Slip:
-Was World War II a “just war?”

Daily Assessment:
-Focus/Journal
-Major Conferences graphic organizer
-Exit Slip

Day 8:

Outcome(s):
· Students will know the major players, events and results of World War II.
· Students will understand how World War II affected not only the United States but the world.

Lesson Activities/Resources:
-Brief Review:
-Answer any last minute questions students may have before exam.
-Exam

Daily/Assessment:
-Exam
Have a wonderful and safe spring break!