Tuesday 1/22
Holocaust unit 16.3 of textbook
1. Focus activity
2. Unit project rubric
3. Read and vocabulary 16.3
Wednesday 1/23
1. Page 505 numbers 2-8
2. Page 523
3. Video on the Holocaust
Friday 1/25
1. Lab work on Holocaust project
Monday 1/28
1. Presentations
Tuesday 1/29
1. Presentations
Wednesday 1/30
1. Presentations
2. Introduction to new unit
a. Packet
MODERN WORLD HISTORY ASSIGNMENT
POINTS 100
DUE DATE
1/28
You are to prepare and present to the class a 3 minute presentation on the Holocaust. You may
create a power point, prezi, poster board, etc. to use as visuals. In addition to your content, you will be
graded on the quality of your presentation: Volume, Clarity, Eye Contact, Posture
HOLOCAUST PROJECT TOPICS
Anti-Jewish Laws
Nazi terror tactics
Concentration Camps
Citizens aiding Jews
U.S. response to Holocaust
CONTENT STATEMENT 17 WWII devastated most of Europe and Asia, led to the occupation of Eastern
Europe and Japan, and began the atomic age.
Friday 2/1
1. Chapter 16 Focus activity
2. Unit project rubric
3. Read and Chapter 16 Vocabulary
Monday 2/4
1. Lecture Content Statement 17 Content Elaborations
2. Paragraph journal entry writing activity. (Instructional Strategies CS 17)
Lesson on the Consequences of WWII
Tuesday 2/5
1. Lesson vocabulary
Consequence
atomic bomb
Military
genocide
Concentration camp
civilian
Holocaust
refugee
United Nations
Partition
2. Pre-Assessment Questions
a. Why were atomic weapons used during WWII?
b. Explain the difference between civilian and military losses
c. What was the Holocaust and why did it happen?
d. What happened to refugees after WWII?
e. Why was the United Nations formed?
f. Why was the country of Israel established?
Wednesday 2/6
1. Review T lesson
2. Consequences: Write about a time or two in your life in which you experienced either good or
bad consequences as a result of a decision you made
3. Lecture on the effects of WWII
4. Lab work
Friday 2/8
1. Chapter 16 test
Consequences of World War II
Post-Assessment Project and Rubric
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13TH
DUE DATE
POINTS
50
Directions: Write a thesis statement and two- to three-page paper analyzing one of the consequences of
World War II. You may choose from the following topics:
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The use of atomic weapons during World War II
Civilian and military losses during World War II
Refugees and poverty
The United Nations
The establishment of the state of Israel
A thesis statement states the purpose, intent or main idea of the paper. The thesis statement serves as
an answer to your research question that you have the support with information and argument. Use at
least three sources to support your thesis statement in the body of your paper. You will also need to
provide correct citations for your sources.
Research question:
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Thesis statement:
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Cold War 1945-1991
Content Statement 18
Monday February 11
1. Unit introduction & Packet
2. Focus Activity
3. Read and vocabulary 17.2 – end of chapter 17
Tuesday February 12
CONTENT STATEMENT 18
1. Lecture Content Elaborations CS 18
Wednesday February 13
1. Lab work on lesson project
a. Content Statement 18 Instructional Strategies
Friday February 15
1. Cold War video
Monday February 18
NO SCHOOL PRESIDENTS DAY
Tuesday February 19
1. CS 18 Expectations for Learning
Wednesday February 20
1. CS 18 Test
2. Lab work on lesson project
Friday February 22
1. Presentations
Monday February 25
1. Presentations
2. Introduce Content Statement 19 Lessons
Tuesday February 26
1. Presentations
2. CS 19 Lecture Content Elaborations
Wednesday February 27
1. Lab work on unit project
Friday March 1
NO SCHOOL
Monday March 4
1. CS 19 Expectations for Learning
Tuesday March 5
1. Video
Wednesday March 6
1. CS 19 Test
2. Introduction to Content Statement 20
Friday March 8
1. Lecture CS 20 Content Elaborations
OGT WEEK
Monday March 11 – Wednesday March 13
1. CS 20 Instructional Strategies
Thursday March 14
1. CS 20 Expectations for Learning
Friday March 15
1. CS 20 Quiz