Week of October 20-24, 2014
Weekly Learning Targets
Teacher: Kindred
Team: U.S. History
I can describe the economic effects of WWI.
I can evaluate the pros and cons of U.S. involvement in international organizations [League of
Nations] and treaties [Treaty of Versailles] and defend a point of view with historical evidence.
I can analyze how eugenics and racism/race relations led to distrust and discrimination as major
issues during the 1920s and I can describe at least two results of these issues.
I can analyze the causes of the changing role of women during the 1920s and describe at least three
effects of those changing roles.
Monday
Activities:
1. Do Now- What was the turning point battle for the Allies in World War I?
2. Video Analysis: Wilson’s 14 Points- Students will analyze a short video clip that illustrates
the purpose of Wilson’s plan for peace post-WWI and how the U.S. government reacted to his
plan.
3. Document Analysis: Effects of World War I- In groups, students will analyze documents
highlighting significant WWI documents, such as the Treaty of Versailles and Wilson’s 14
Points
4. Open Notes Quiz: World War I- Students will answer 10 multiple choice questions over
World War I.
Materials: Documents, quiz
Follow Up/HW: Imperialism and World War I Quiz on FRIDAY
Wed/Thur
Activities:
1. Do Now- What were the M.A.I.N. causes of World War I?
2. World War I Guided Notes- Students will complete guided notes over the events of World
War I.
3. World War I Mapping Activity- Students will finish and submit their World War I maps.
Materials: Notes, maps
Follow Up/HW: Imperialism and World War I Quiz on FRIDAY
Tuesday
I can analyze the causes and effects of the Great Migration during the years after World War I.
Activities:
1. Do Now- What was point #14 in Wilson’s 14 Points?
2. The Roaring 20s Guided Notes- Students will take notes over major events and issues of the
1920s
3. Document Analysis: The Roaring 20s- In groups, students will analyze political cartoons
focusing on Prohibition
4. 1920s Graphic Organizer: Causes and Effects of 1920s Social Issues- In groups, students will
complete a graphic organizer that illustrates causes and effects of 1920s events and issues,
such as Prohibition, evolution and racism.
Materials: Documents, graphic organizers
Follow Up/HW: Imperialism and World War I Quiz on FRIDAY
Friday
Activities:
1. Do Now- Take out a pencil and prepare for quiz.
2. Imperialism and World War I Quiz- Students will complete an 18 question Snapshot
assessment covering Imperialism and World War I.
Materials: Quiz
Follow Up/HW: Next Test – Friday October 31