Monday, May 6, 2013

SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century.

Warm-up: Cinco de Mayo: What is Cinco de Mayo?

13 min video with notes.

Activity: Unit: Novel Study “The Gadget”

Students and teacher will read the novel and discuss events leading up to the bombing of Japan.

Students will distinguish between fact and fiction while read the novel.

Evaluation: Discussion Questions

Differentiation: Advanced Content: Independent novel study/ Fever 1793

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century.

Activity: Unit: Novel Study “The Gadget”

Students and teacher will read the novel and discuss events leading up to the bombing of Japan. Students will distinguish between fact and fiction while read the novel.

Students will complete a timeline of the atomic bomb.

Evaluation: Discussion Questions

Differentiation: Advanced Content: Independent novel study/ Fever 1793

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century.

Essential Question: Why is FDR’s death a turning point during WWII?

Activity: Unit: Novel Study “The Gadget” Finish up to Chapter 11.

Historical Events: FDR dies

Students and teacher will read the novel and discuss events leading up to the bombing of Japan. Students will complete a timeline of the atomic bomb.

Students will distinguish between fact and fiction while read the novel.

Evaluation: Discussion Questions

Differentiation: Advanced Content: Independent novel study/ Fever 1793

Thursday, May 9, 2013SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century.

Essential Question: How did the suicide of Hitler change WWII?

What events led to the Hitler’s suicide? Why did Hitler chose suicide instead of surrendering to Russia?

History.com: The End of Hitler 10 minute segments /Student answer questions

Activity: Unit: Novel Study “The Gadget” Chapters 11-12

Students and teacher will read the novel and discuss events leading up to the bombing of Japan.

Students will distinguish between fact and fiction while read the novel.

Evaluation: Discussion Questions

Differentiation: Advanced Content: Independent novel study/ Fever 1793

Friday, May 10, 2013

SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century.

Activity: Unit: Novel Study “The Gadget” Chapter 13-14

Students and teacher will read the novel and discuss events leading up to the bombing of Japan. Students will distinguish between fact and fiction while read the novel.

Students will complete a timeline of the atomic bomb. Students will complete a timeline of the atomic bomb.

Evaluation: Discussion Questions

Differentiation: Advanced Content: Independent novel study/ Fever 1793