US II Archived Lessons
Week of 4/27 - 5/1
6.1.12.A.11.c;6.1.12.A.11.d;6.1.12.B.11.a;6.1.12.C.11.a
In order to defeat Japan and end the war in the Pacific, the United States unleashed the atomic bomb. After extensive research, you will decide if President Truman was justified in dropping the bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Monday 4/27: I am out today. Read "The War in the Pacific" (pg 784-793). feel free to borrow a text from the back of the room (blue- The Americans on pp. 578-587). Answer the following questions and email to me or submit to substitute.
- What strategy did the U. S. use in fighting the Japanese in the Pacific?
- When the first atomic test bomb was exploded on July 16, 1945 near Almagordo, NM, Dr. Robert J. Oppenheimer remarked:I have become Death--the Destroyer of Worlds. What did he mean by this comment?
- What were the pros and cons concerning the dropping of bombs on Japanese cities in August, 1945?
- What decisions did Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin make at the Yalta Conference?
- How was the United Nations organized?
- What were the most significant results of the U. S. occupation of Japan?
- Identify and explainthe significance of each term below:
* General Douglas MacArthur / * Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer
* Bataan Death March
* "Fat Man" & "Little Boy"
* Hiroshima [8-6-45]
* Nagasaki [8-9-45]
* V-J Day [9-2-45]
* "island hopping"
*kamikaze
* Battle of Okinawa
* Enola Gay
* Yalta Conference
* United Nations
Tuesday 4/28
(4,1) Review all work above/
HW: Create a T chart and develop your arguments for and against the use of the atom bomb. Know both sides of the issue. We will discuss in class. This site offers both positions.
Wednesday 4/29
(6) PARCC in the a.m. /Review Monday's assignment
Thursday 4/30
(6)Class debate: Should Truman have dropped the bomb? WWII review
Friday 5/1
(4,1,6) Class debate: Should Truman have dropped the bomb?
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Week of 4/20 - 4/24
6.1.12.A.11.c;6.1.12.A.11.d;6.1.12.B.11.a;6.1.12.C.11.a
For the second time in the 20th century,the United States became involved in a devastating world conflict. This week we will study the mobilization effort of the government in WWII and how it eclipsed even that of World War I. We will also study major operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, and how American industries literally fueled two wars simultaneously.
Monday 4/20
(1) WWII test HW: Read pp. 768-774 and complete chartMobilization on the Homefront
(6) WWII test returned "How does America prepare for war?" PPT /Mobilization on the Homefront
HW: Read 25.2 (775-780) Complete Chapter 24/25 Study Guidequestions
* Good review video
Tuesday 4/21
(4,1)WWII test returned "How does America prepare for war?"PPT / Mobilization on the Homefront
(6) Skype with National WWII Museum in New Orleans on Holocaust /War in Europe/D Day
Wednesday 4/22
(4,1) War in Europe/D Daypowerpoint
****We will watch this 8 minute video clipin class.=, as it doesn't seem to open for many of you.
"Remembering D-Day: Interview with US World War II Veteran on the Landing in Normandy, June 6, 1944"
Write a one page reaction. Offer your thoughts, opinions and questions about his experience. Submit to turnitin by Friday.
Thursday 4/23
(4,6) D Day powerpoint/Veteran interview
Friday 4/24
(1,6) War in the Pacific / Hiroshima & Nagasaki :Should the US have dropped the atomic bomb on Japan? Debate the issue
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Week of 4/13 - 4/17
On Wednesday, April 15th (during period 2), we are very fortunate to be able to Skype with WWII veteran, Art Leach. Meet me in the library @ the beginning of the period.
Monday 4/13 (D)
(4,6) United States and the Holocaust
The National WWII Museum "First They Came..."Resistance Movement
HW: Read 756-763. Take notes and be prepared to discussChapter 24/25 Study Guidequestions.
Tuesday 4/14(A)
(1) United States and the Holocaust Resistance Movement
The National WWII Museum "First They Came..."
HW: Read 756-763. Take notes and be prepared to discuss Study Guide questions.
(6) Discuss HW/Document Analysis:
HW: In a well-written essay "Do you think the United States should have waited to be attacked before declaring war?" Support your opinion with sold reasoning and examples..(one page, formal structure, 30 pts. Submit to turnitin)
Wednesday 4/15(B) SKYPE in library Period 2
(4,1)Discuss HW/Pearl Harbor Document AnalysisHW:HW: In a well-written essay "Do you think the United States should have waited to be attacked before declaring war?" Support your opinion with sold reasoning and examples..(one page)
(6) DEBATE: Do you think the US should have waited to be attacked before declaring war?
Discuss today's Skype:
Thursday 4/16 (C)
(4,1)DEBATE: Do you think the US should have waited to be attacked before declaring war? Write thank you letters to Mr. Art Leach
HW: Study for test
Friday 4/17(D)
(4,6)Assessment- Chapter 24 Format: M/C, T/F, Matching
Germany's Response to Nazism on 93 yr old man
Week of 3/30 - 4/2
6.1.12.D.11.d ;CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7
Monday 3/30
(4) (Reminder: If you'd like to retake last week's quiz, stop by during lunch)War in Europe
(6) Hitler's Invasion of Europe - Interactive Map analysis World War II Map
Tuesday 3/31
(1,6) War in Europe
HW: National WWII Museum Skype lesson (to be discussed in class)
Wednesday 4/1
(4,1,6) tbd
Thursday 4/2
(4,1) tbd
Friday 4/3
Around the World in 30 Minutes
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Week of 3/23 - 3/27
6.1.12.A.11.a;6.1.12.A.11.b;6.1.12.D.11.a;
This week we will study the rise of dictators, the beginnings of war, and the American response in the 1930's.
Monday 3/23:
(4,1) Great Depression Essay Writing
HW: CompleteRise of Dictators graphic organizer(highlighted sections only)
Tuesday 3/24:
(4) Rise of Dictators lecture/ppt. HW: Read pp. 734-741. Answer "Dictators Threaten World Peace" fromWorld War II Study Guide. Expect an assessment on Thursday.
(6) Great Depression Essay Writing / Rise of Dictators ppt
HW: CompleteRise of Dictators graphic organizer(highlighted sections only) Use pp. 734-739
Wednesday 3/25:
(1,6)Rise of Dictators lecture/ppt
HW: Read pp. 734-741. Answer "Dictators Threaten World Peace" fromWorld War II Study Guide. Expect an assessment on Thursday.
Thursday 3/26:
(4,1,6)Quick assessment on 24.1. A & E Biography clips Hitler & Stalin
Friday 3/27:Hitler's Invasion of Europe - Interactive Map analysis
(4,1)World War II Map
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Week of 3/16 - 3/20
6.1.12.A.9.a ;6.1.12.C.9.a ;6.1.12.C.9.d ;6.1.12.D.9.b
Monday 3/16
(4,1,6)FDR and the New Dealppt
HW: Finish watching "Stormy Weather"- Start at 20:20Complete answers onViewing Guide.
Tuesday 3/17
(4,1) Create New Deal Program poster
Wednesday 3/18
(4)) Rivas Review
(6) Create New Deal Program Poster
Thursday 3/19
(1,6) Rivas Review/Great Depression/New Deal Review List
Friday 3/20 Early dismissal/Snow
Great Depression Test M/C; Matching, T/F, Essay
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Week of 3/9 - 3/13
6.1.12.A.9.a ;6.1.12.C.9.a ;6.1.12.C.9.d ;6.1.12.D.9.b
***** Listen to: Mrs. Flora Robertson talk about the dust storms in Oklahoma.Wav Format (11.4 MB)
Monday 3/9:Testing 7:50-9:30/“A” Day rotation
Period 6: Government Response/Stories of Survival Dust Bowl.
Tuesday 3/10
(4,1) Government Response/Stories of Survival Dust Bowl.
(6) Finish Dust Bowl lesson; Analysis of Photo and Life Stories/
Wednesday 3/11
(4,1) / Analysis of Photo and Life Stories/
HW: Read pp. 678-689. Use Chapter 22 Study Guide .Expect an assessment.
Thursday 3/12
4) Go over HW /Assessment
6) Analysis of Photo and Life Stories/
HW: Read pp. 678-689. UseChapter 22 Study Guide. Expect an assessment.
Friday 3/13
(1,6) Go over HW /Assessment
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Week of 3/2 -3/6
6.1.12.A.9.a ;6.1.12.C.9.a ;6.1.12.C.9.d ;6.1.12.D.9.b
Monday 3/2
(4) Stock Market CrashReading/The Dust Bowl
(6)Nation's Sick Economy Review; Activity; video clip "Wall Street Stock Market Crash"
Tuesday 3/3
(1,6)
Russian opposition leader shot dead in Moscow
Common Core StandardRH.CCS.7 Locate a country or geographical area on a map, connecting information with a specific location. Then, you will answer a series of quiz questions based on a current news event happening in that location. You must combine your prior knowledge with information presented in the question to determine the correct answers.
Stock Market CrashReading/The Dust Bowl
Wednesday 3/4PARCC in the morning- see altered B day schedule
Testing runs 8:00-11:25
Lunch 11:25-12:20
Period 8 12:22-1:09
Period 5 1:13-2:00
Period 6 2:04-2:51
(6)Photo and Life Stories
Thursday 3/5:PARCC in the morning- see altered C day schedule
Testing runs 8:00-11:25
Lunch 11:25-12:20
Period 3 12:22-1:09
Period 4 1:13-2:00
Period 1 2:04-2:51
(4,1)Photo and Life Stories
Friday 3/6:PARCC in the morning- see D day schedule
Testing runs 8:00-9:30
Delayed Opening Schedule for a D Day rotation
Period 2 9:50-10:40
Period 3 10:42-11:22
Period 4 11:24-12:04
Lunch 12:06-12:36
Period 6 12:38-1:13
Period 7 1:15-1:55
Period 8 1:57-2:37
(4,6)Photo and Life Stories
Week of 2/23 - 2/27
6.1.12.A.9.a ;6.1.12.C.9.d ;6.1.12.D.9.a
The American economy went from unprecedented prosperity in the 1920's to unprecedented misery in the 1930's. It was an extraordinary reversal. Why did it occur?
Monday 2/23:
(4,1) Rivas Review of Chapters 20 & 21 . Use (Review Center) for additional resources
Tuesday 2/24:
(4) Chapter 20/21 Unit Test
(6) Rivas Review Game. Use (Review Center) for additional resources
Wednesday 2/25:
(1,6)Chapter 20, 21 Unit Test
Thursday 2/26:
(New Unit) The Great Depression- Causes
* Gilder-Lehrman clip
*What is an economic depression?
*The Main Causes of the Great Depression
*Video clip
*Causes of the Great Depression ppt
HW: Read pp 670-677. Pay close attention to charts on p. 676. CompleteChapter 22.1 (Study Guide)
Friday 2/27:
(4,1)Nation's Sick Economy Review; Activity; video clip "Wall Street Stock Market Crash"
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Week of 2/16 2/20
6.1.12.A.8.a ;6.1.12.A.8.; b ;6.1.12.C.8.a; 6.1.12.C.8.b;6.1.12.D.8.bCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2
Monday 2/16 No School: President's Day Recess
Tuesday 2/17 No School: President's Day Recess
Wednesday 2/18:
(period 4,6) Traditional Vs. Modern ValuesWebquest. Complete for HWEmail when completed.
Thursday 2/19:
(period 1)Traditional Vs. Modern ValuesWebquest. Complete for HW. Email when completed.
(period 6) Complete & Review above work/clips from American Experience
Friday 2/20:
Roaring 20's paper due by the end of day (2:30pm)Submit to turnitin. Scoring Rubric
I created a "Rivas Review" board for you if you'd like to get a head start on next week's test.
Monday 2/23:
(4,1) Rivas Review of Chapters 20 & 21
Tuesday 2/24:
(4) Chapter 20/21 Unit Test
(6) Rivas Review Game
Wednesday 2/25:
(1,6) Chapter 20, 21 Unit Test
Thursday 2/26:
(New Unit) The Great Depression- Causes
Friday 2/27:
(4,1) TBD
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Week of 2/9 - 2/13
6.1.12.A.8.a ;6.1.12.A.8.; b ;6.1.12.C.8.b;CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2
This week we will study:
* how the changing society disenchanted some artists and intellectuals and led to broad cultural conflict over ethnic and religious concerns.
* Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge, despite their dissimilar personalities, presided over ardently pro-business administrations.
* How weaknesses underlying the apparent prosperity of the 1920s led to the Great Depression.
Monday 2/9Be sure to email your podcasts by today
(4,1)Politics of the Roaring 20's ppt;
HW: Using today's ppt andpages 628 - 633.
1) What were the major effects of the automobile on American industry?on American life?
2) How did the use of electricity affect Americans' lifestyles?
3) Identify the major changes that took place in the 1920s in business and marketing.
4) What were the advantages and disadvantages of buying on credit?
5)What evidence suggests that the prosperity of the 1920s was not on a firm foundation?
Tuesday 2/10 Half day
(4) Quick assessment Chapter 20.3 (Business of America). Video clips from AmericanRead Chapter 21- Section 1 "Changing Ways of Life" videoexcerpts from "The American Century: The 1920s.
Prohibition
(6)Politics of the Roaring 20's ppt; videoexcerpts from "The American Century: The 1920s.
HW: See above 5 questions.
Wed 2/11
(1,6) Chapter 20.3 (Business of America) PARCC festivities ;Prohibition
HW:Read Chapter 21- Section 1 "Changing Ways of Life"
Thurs 2/11
Roaring 20's Podcast Presentations :What was the "Roar"? What role did social and cultural changes play in America during the1920’s?
Essay rubric/ Offer your opinions about the radio show project
Fri 2/13
(4,1) PARCC festivities
Chapter 20/21 Test next week
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Week of 2/2 -2/6
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2;6.1.12.A.8.; b6.1.12.C.8.b;6.1.12.D.8.b;
Monday 2/2 Snow Day
Tuesday 2/3 Delayed opening
Communism vs. socialism explained
(4,1)Teapot Dome Scandal; Radio Show Podcast Research/ Rubric
HW: Read 20.2 The Harding presidency
Wed 2/4
(4) Quiz returned; Discuss HW; /Create your selected topic/ Research
(6) Quiz returned ;Communism vs. socialism explained
Teapot Dome Scandal; Radio Show Podcast Research/Rubric
HW: Read 20.2 The Harding presidency
Thurs 2/5
(1,6)Discuss HW; /Create your selected topic/ Research /Rubric
Fri 2/6
All classes: complete podcast.
Week of 1/26 - 1/30
The 1920's witnessed a boom in consumerism, an explosion in artistic expression, and a growth in leisure time. This change came at the expense of many people and without regard for future problems. This week we will 1) examine how antiforeign sentiment characterized the mood of the nation2)
- Analyze the causes and effects of the quota system in the United State and 3) describe some of the
- postwar conflicts between labor and management.
6.1.12.A.8.c;6.1.12.C.8.b
Monday 1/26
(1) Senior course recommendations ;Sacco & VanzettiCase/ Read pp.618 - 624. FollowChapter 20 Study Guide/- expect an assessment on reading
(6) Sacco & VanzettiCase.HW: Read pp.618 - 624. Follow \Chapter 20 Study Guide/- expect an assessment on reading
Tuesday 1/27
(4) Finish Sacco & Vanzetti Trial movie. "Should they have been found guilty" :HW: Read pp.618 - 624.Chapter 20 Study Guide/- expect an assessment on reading
(6) /Finish Sacco & Vanzetti Trial movie. "Should they have been found guilty"20.1 PowerpointQuick quiz on HW reading
Wednesday 1/28
(4,1)"Should they have been found guilty"Guided Reading 20.1Possible quick quiz on HW reading
Thursday 1/29
(4) Quiz on 20.1; Review 2nd quarter grades;Arizona requires U.S. citizenship test for students to graduate high school
(6) Class discussion on 20.1/ Chapter 20 Study GuideGuided Reading 20.1
Friday 1/30
(1,6)Quiz on 20.1;Chapter 20 Study GuideReview 2nd quarter grades;Arizona requires U.S. citizenship test for students to graduate high school
/ Can you pass a U.S. citizenship test? | Trivia QuizTest your knowledge of the United States with these sample questions from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test.
Read more...
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Week of 1/19 - 1/23
The 1920's witnessed a boom in consumerism, an explosion in artistic expression, and a growth in leisure time. This change came at the expense of many people and without regard for future problems. This week we will examine how antiforeign sentiment characterized the mood of the nation.
6.1.12.A.8.c;6.1.12.C.8.b
Monday 1/19:No school- Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Tuesday 1/20:
(1) I will be at a workshop in the library. Work in pairs on WWI Terms/Concepts/Significance. Extra help available during lunch today.
(6) Great Migration, Impact of war on African Americans and Women/WWI Terms/Concepts/Significance
Wednesday 1/21:
World War I Test: m/c, matching, t/f, essay
Thursday 1/22"How could a war that was fought to "save the world for democracy" end up threatening civil rights in America?
(4,1) Postwar Issues: Red Scare, Sacco & Vanzetti trial
Friday 1/23
(4)Sacco & VanzettiCase
(6)How could a war that was fought to "save the world for democracy" end up threatening civil rights in America? Postwar Issues:Red Scare reading
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Week of 1/12 - 1/16
6.1.12.A.7.c ;6.1.12.C.7.b ;6.1.12.D.7.a ;6.1.12.D.7.b
WWI Terms/Concepts/Significance
Monday 1/12
(4)WWI PropagandaPoster Analysis/
HW: Read 19.4 (followWWI Study Guide)
(6) WWI quiz on pp.578-603
Tuesday 1/13
(1,6) WWI PropagandaPoster Analysis HW Read 19.4 (followWWI Study Guide)
Wednesday 1/14
(4,1,6) I will be at a workshop today. AnalyzeWilson's Fourteen Points. On a separate document, summarize each "point" into your own words and submit to turnitin by end of the period.
There are extra review sheets on my desk if you are interested (19.3 "The War at Home" and 19.4 "Wilson Fights for Peace"
Thursday 1/15
(4,1) "What were the aims of motives of the victorious powers in drawing up the Treaty of Versailles?
* Casualties :
* Treaty of VersaillesModern History
*German Response:
* Hitler's Response April 1932
* Significance of the Treaty
Friday 1/16
(4)
* Hitler's Response April 1932
* Significance of the Treaty
(6) Treaty of Versailles - see Thursday's links
Modern History
World War I Test- Wednesday 1/21 M\c, t\f, matching, essay
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Week of 1/5- 1/9
6.1.12.A.7.b
As we continue our study of the Great War, we will focus onthe impact of government policies designed to promote patriotism and how it attempted to protect national security during times of war (i.e., the Espionage Act and the Sedition Amendment) on individual rights.
Visit WWI National Museum Interactive Timeline:
Monday 1/5
(4)Critics of WWI: Debs, Schenck, Sedition Act: Document Analysis HW: Read 19.2 (followWWI Study Guide)
(1)America Enters the War/Divided Loyalties/ Zimmerman Telegram. HW: Read 19.2 (followWWI Study Guide)
Tuesday 1/6
(4) Weapons of WWI"How did WWI change the nature of warfare?" Read 19.3 Complete"The War at Home"
(6):Critics of WWIDebs, Schenck, Sedition Act: Document Analysis HW: Read 19.2 (followWWI Study Guide)
Wednesday 1/7
(1)Critics of WWI: Debs, Schenck, Sedition Act: Document Analysis/Weapons of WWI"How did WWI change the nature of warfare?" HW: Read 19.3 Complete"The War at Home"
6)Weapons of WWI"How did WWI change the nature of warfare?" HW: Based upon Nick's lecture today: In what ways did World War I represent a turning point in warfare? In a well written essay, use three (3) specific examples to support your answer. (20 points)
Thursday 1/8
(4,1,6) Check to see if you are registered yet in our class. We will try this:
WWI PropagandaPoster Analysis/Impact on Women and African-Americans
(6) Read 19.3 Complete"The War at Home"
Friday 1/9
(4,1) Quiz pp. 578-603 / Peace Talks
Week of 12/22 - 12/23
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1;CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2
Monday 12/22
(1,6) "What factors brought America into the Great War?" Go over 19.1 ;The Debate Over WWI
Tuesday 12/23
(4,1,6) 1/2 Day
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Week of 12/15- 12/19
6.1.12.A.7.a;6.1.12.A.7.b;6.1.12.B.7.aCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.4;CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1
Monday 12/15
(4)Life in the TrenchesHW: Read pp. 578-583 Use theStudy Guide
(6) WWI Begins
* WWI
*Dulce Et Decorum Est
* Interactive Map
* Was Germany to blame for the War?
Tuesday 12/16
(1,6)Life in the TrenchesHW: Read pp. 578-583 Use theStudy Guide
Wednesday 12/17
(4,1,6) Benchmark :)
Thursday 12/18
(4,1) Benchmark
Friday 12/19
(4)Last WWI soldier-article;The Debate Over WWI
(6) Benchmark
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Week of 12/8 - 12/12
6.1.12.A.7.a;6.1.12.A.7.b;6.1.12.B.7.aCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.4;CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1
Monday 12/8
(4,1) Status of American territories in 2014
Tuesday 12/9
(4,6) Status of American territories in 2014Where are they now?
Wednesday 12/10
(1,6) Present your research
Thursday 12/11
Ms. DiLuzio's last day : Geography Throw Down!!
Friday 12/12
(4,1) New Unit: The Great War -
* WWI
*Dulce Et Decorum Est
* Interactive Map
* Was Germany to blame for the War?
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Week of 12/1 - 12/5
This week we will focus our study on how America acquired Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Philippines:
"Was America justified in its policy of overseas expansion?"
6.1.12.D.6.b ;6.1.12.B.6.a;CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.4;CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1
Monday 12/1 (all classes)-American Imperialism: Good or Bad?: Primary Source Analysis /Pros & Cons PPT
Period 6 padlet page:
HW: Read your assigned section forAmerican Imperialism Information
Tuesday 12/2
(4) Our class is hosting a Varsity debate today
(1) Jigsaw activity :American Imperialism Information
Wednesday 12/3
(4,6) Jigsaw Activity
HW: Creating Your Own Political Cartoon
Thursday 12/4
(1,6) Work on political cartoons
Friday 12/5
(1,6)Political Cartoons due / Quiz