Welcome back gang!
I hope your spring break was restful and you are recharged for a two month wind down of the school year. We are in the latter stages of World War II this week. We will be discussing the development and use of the atomic bomb, and the fall out of these events on future decades. Next week we begin discussing the Cold War.

Day: 6 Monday 4/6

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 Wednesday 4/8

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: Friday 4/10

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