The World WarsWorld History 2014-2015
Questions to Ask?
Why did World War I and World War II take place?
Why are they called World Wars?
Why are the World Wars important to learn from?
How did the World Wars change the world we live in today?
World War I Questions
Why did World War I take place?
How was World War I different than any previous war?
How was World War I fought?
Why was the Treaty of Versailles controversial?
Jan 8/9, 2015
#1/ Imperialism Quiz/ In Class/ Done Jan 8-9
#2/ Causes of World War I PPT/ In Class/ Finish Jan 12 and 14
#3/ Causes of World War I Document Questions/ Homework (use Edmodo)/ Due Jan 12 and 14
Skill Focus: OPVL Document Objective: I can…analyze the MAIN causes of World War I.
Jan 12/14
Pass Forward Homework #4/ Causes of World War I Historians Thoughts/ In Class/
Done Jan 12/14
#5/ World War I Tactics Chart/ In Class/ Done Jan 12/14
#6/ USA and World War I/ In Class/ Done Jan 13/15
Skill Focus: Comparing Opinions Objective: I can…analyze different types of tactics used
during World War I and determine the effectiveness of the tactics.
Jan 13
Do #5 and #6
#7/ Paths of Glory Movie/ In Class/ Jan 13
Skill Focus: Research Objective: I can…analyze different types of tactics used
during World War I and determine the effectiveness of the tactics.
Jan 16
Do #6#7/ Paths of Glory Movie/ In Class/ Jan 16#8/ Treaty of Versailles/ In Class/ Done Jan 16#9/ Final Review/ Homework (Extra Credit)/ Due Jan 23#10/ Final Test/ Jan 23
Objective: I can…analyze the Treaty of Versailles and discuss the impact the treaty had on Germany
Jan 27/28
Welcome to Second Semester!!!
#11/ OPVL Treaty of Versailles/ In Class/ Done Jan 27/28 #12/ Comparing Wilson’s 14 Points and the Treaty of Versailles/ In
Class/ Done Jan 27/28 #13/ Impact of the Treaty of Versailles PPT/ In Class/ Done Jan
29/30
Skill Focus: Document Analysis Objective: I can…analyze the German reaction to the Treaty of
Versailles by examining the German letter to the Paris Peace Conference.
Jan 29/30
Start #13
#14/ League of Nations Reading/ In Class/ Done Jan 29/30
Skill Focus: Categorizing Information Objective: I can…analyze the strengths and weaknesses
of the League of Nations by discussing, with a partner, different events the League took part in.
Feb 2
Finish #14
#15/ One Page Review Post WWI Italy, Germany, United States/ In Class/ Finish Feb 3
Skill: Research Objective: I can…compare different countries after World
War I and how they changed using PIES to categorize the change happening.
FEB 3
Finish #15
#16/ What is Fascism? Readings and Picture/ In Class and Homework/ Due Feb. 5
#17/ Mussolini Video/ In Class/ Done Feb 5
Skill: OPVL Objective: I can…analyze the principles of fascism using a
variety of perspective in primary source documents.
Feb 4 (1st and 5th Period)
Finish #14
#15/ What is Fascism? Reading and Pictures/ In Class/ Done Feb 4
#16/ Mussolini Video/ In Class/ Finish Feb 6
Skill: OPVL Primary Sources Objective: I can…analyze the principles of fascism using a
variety of perspective in primary source documents.
Feb 5 (Period 2 and 6)
Do #17
#18/ Hitler Rise to Power PPT/ In class/ Finish Next Class
Skill: Evaluating Information Objective: I can…compare the rise to power of Hitler and
the rise to power of Mussolini.
Feb 6 (1st and 5th)
#17/ Countries in the 1920s 1 Page Review/ In Class/ Done Feb 6
Start #16
Skill: Research Objective: I can… compare Italy, United States, and
Germany in the 1920s.
Feb 9 (1st and 5th Period)
Do #16
#18/ Hitler Rise to Power PPT/ In class/ Finish Next Class
Skill: Evaluating Information Objective: I can…compare the rise to power of Hitler and
the rise to power of Mussolini.
Feb 10/11
Finish Hitler Power Point
#19/ Hitler’s Rise Thesis/ In Class/ Feb 10/11
Skill: Thesis Writing Objective: I can…analyze Hitler’s rise to power by
creating a thesis statement exploring different themes to his rise.
FeB 23 #20- OPVL Mein Kampf/ In Class/ Done Feb 23
Skill: Document OPVL
Objective: I can…analyze excerpts from Mein Kampf to better understand Hitler.
“If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State.”
Feb 24/25
#21/ Hitler’s Private Army Reading/ In Class/ Done Feb 24/25
#22/ Gestapo Game/ In Class/ Done Feb 24/25
Skills: Survival
Objective: I can…analyze the role of the Gestapo in Nazi society by playing the Gestapo game.
Feb 26/27
#23/ 8 Stages of Genocide/ In Class/ Done Feb 26/27
#24/ Voices of Auschwitz Video/ In Class/ Done Feb 26/27
Skill: Categorization Objective: I can…distinguish between the different stages
of Genocide and how they each connect to Nazi Germany.
March 2
Do #24
#25/ Edmodo Quiz on Holocaust/ HOMEWORK/ DUE TONIGHT
Skills: Questioning
Objective: I can… examine PIES and apply all of them to the Holocaust in Germany.
March 3/4
#26/ World War II Timeline Project/ In Class-Homework/ Due March 10/11
Skill: Group Work
Objective: I can…examine and determine the main events of World War II in different regions of the world by creating a World War II Informational timeline.
March 12/13
#27/ Turning Points In World War II Writing/ In Class/ Due Today
#28/ World War I and II Compare Game/ In Class/ Today
#29/ Atomic Bomb Yes or No Reading/ HOMEWORK/ Due Monday
TEST TUESDAY AND WEDS…Review on Edmodo Friday Afternoon
Skills: Comparing Objective: I can…compare the main principles of World
War I and World War II using a Venn diagram.
OUTLINE FOR World Wars TEST
Part 1: 20-25 Multiple Choice/Matching Questions
Part II: OPVL Nazi Document
Part III: 1-2 Paragraph short answer question
Review for World Wars TestTopics to Know Questions to Consider
Trench Warfare The Treaty of Versailles Fascism vs. Communism vs.
Capitalism (Differences) Rise of Mussolini Rise of Hitler Hyperinflation Burning of Reichstag Holocaust Blitzkrieg Mein Kampf Turning Points in World War II Atomic Bombs League of Nations
How do World War I and World War II Compare (Start, end, propaganda, who is on what side, death toll, etc.)
Who and or what is responsible for Hitler gaining power in 1933?
How did the Treaty of Versailles cause World War II?
Which part of PIESwas most responsible for causing World War II (Politics, Intellectual, Economics, Social)?