December 21, 2014

6.2 World History/Global Studies All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment affect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 21st century
OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify elements of primitive peoples
2. Utilize case study and application to connect past and present
AGENDA:

1. Globe Trekker:  Bolivia

December 19, 2014

6.2 World History/Global Studies All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment affect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 21st century.
Objectives:
1. Identify components of primitive cultures and native peoples in understanding variations and syncretic adaptations in contemporary cultures.
2. Discuss  evolution of human culture patterns from primitive to modern through case study.
3. Reflect upon recognized components of the primitive and modern age.
AGENDA:
1. Cultural Overview of Yanamami
2. Critical Viewing:  Warriors of the Amazon

December 18, 2014

6.2 World History/Global Studies All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment affect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 21st century.

• Essential Question: What are effective strategies for accessing various sources of information and historical evidence, determining their validity, and using them to solve a problem or find a solution to a public policy question?

• Take a position on a current public policy issue and support it with historical evidence, reasoning, and constitutional analysis in a written and/or oral format. 

Objectives:
1. Research a specific current event in the news today.
2. Utilize technology in the development of facts regarding current events.
3. Collectively discuss a specific current event in the news today.
4. Draft a written journalistic commentary on a specific current event in the news today.
AGENDA:
1. Individually research a specific current event in the news today
2. Gather facts related to a specific current event in the news today.
3. Develop a perspective and persuasive argument, supported by researched facts in the form of a letter to editor or general commentary for publication
4. "Kitchen Table" discussion.
*Note:  These are to be in the spirit of the "reflections" completed for the Africa project.

December 17-18, 2014

6.2 World History/Global Studies All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment affect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 21st century.
6.2.6 Contemporary Issues Technological innovation, economic interdependence, changes in population growth, migratory patterns, and the development, distribution, and use of natural resources offer challenges and opportunities that transcend regional and national borders

• Essential Question: What are effective strategies for accessing various sources of information and historical evidence, determining their validity, and using them to solve a problem or find a solution to a public policy question?

• Take a position on a current public policy issue and support it with historical evidence, reasoning, and constitutional analysis in a written and/or oral format. 

Objectives:
1. Research a specific current event in the news today.
2. Utilize technology in the development of facts regarding current events.
3. Collectively discuss a specific current event in the news today.
4. Draft a written journalistic commentary on a specific current event in the news today.
AGENDA/Assessment:
1. Individually research a specific current event in the news today
2. Gather facts related to a specific current event in the news today.
3. Develop a perspective and persuasive argument, supported by researched facts in the form of a letter to editor or general commentary for publication
4. "Kitchen Table" discussion.
*Note:  These are to be in the spirit of the "reflections" completed for the Africa project.

December 15-16, 2014

6.2 World History/Global Studies All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment affect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 21st century.
6.2.12.C.5 Decolonization, the emergence of new independent nations, and competing ideologies changed the political landscape and national identities of those involved, and sometimes included military confrontations and violations of human rights.
6.2.12.C.5International migration and scientific and technological improvements in the second half of the 20th century resulted in an increasingly global economy and society that are challenged by limited natural resources.
6.2.12.C.5.d Determine the challenges faced by developing nations in their efforts to compete in a global economy.   
6.2.12.D.4.i Compare and contrast the actions of individuals as perpetrators, bystanders, and rescuers during events of persecution or genocide, and describe the long-term consequences of genocide for all involved.

• Essential Question: What are effective strategies for accessing various sources of information and historical evidence, determining their validity, and using them to solve a problem or find a solution to a public policy question?

• Take a position on a current public policy issue and support it with historical evidence, reasoning, and constitutional analysis in a written and/or oral format.

OBJECTIVES:
1. Research a contemporary topic in Africa today
2. Differentiate relevant and irrelevant information in the development of a thesis/argument
3. Cite quoted and statistical information
4. Present to the class

AGENDA/Assessment:
1. Contemporary Africa Presentations

December 9-12, 2014

6.2 World History/Global Studies All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment affect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions as socially and ethically responsible world citizens in the 21st century.
6.2.12.C.5 Decolonization, the emergence of new independent nations, and competing ideologies changed the political landscape and national identities of those involved, and sometimes included military confrontations and violations of human rights.
6.2.12.C.5International migration and scientific and technological improvements in the second half of the 20th century resulted in an increasingly global economy and society that are challenged by limited natural resources.
6.2.12.C.5.d Determine the challenges faced by developing nations in their efforts to compete in a global economy.   
6.2.12.D.4.i Compare and contrast the actions of individuals as perpetrators, bystanders, and rescuers during events of persecution or genocide, and describe the long-term consequences of genocide for all involved.

• Essential Question: What are effective strategies for accessing various sources of information and historical evidence, determining their validity, and using them to solve a problem or find a solution to a public policy question?

• Take a position on a current public policy issue and support it with historical evidence, reasoning, and constitutional analysis in a written and/or oral format. 

OBJECTIVES:
1. Research a contemporary topic in Africa today
2. Differentiate relevant and irrelevant information in the development of a thesis/argument
3. Cite quoted and statistical information
4. Present to the class

AGENDA/Assessment:
1. Project Reminders!
a. Paper first, presentation second
b. This is YOUR paper, not a combination of the work of others
c. USE source info for statistics, facts, and other SUPPORTIVE evidence
d. Remember parenthetical citations for stats, direct quotes, and certain facts
e. Use Easybib.com for Works Cited
f. Presentation should not be a copy/paste job you stare at and read to class.  Know YOUR work and present the main points.
2. Project Work
3. Meetings

December 8, 2014

6.2.12.C.5 Decolonization, the emergence of new independent nations, and competing ideologies changed the political landscape and national identities of those involved, and sometimes included military confrontations and violations of human rights.
6.2.12.C.5International migration and scientific and technological improvements in the second half of the 20th century resulted in an increasingly global economy and society that are challenged by limited natural resources.
6.2.12.C.5.d Determine the challenges faced by developing nations in their efforts to compete in a global economy.   
6.2.12.D.4.i Compare and contrast the actions of individuals as perpetrators, bystanders, and rescuers during events of persecution or genocide, and describe the long-term consequences of genocide for all involved.

OBJECTIVES:
1. Research a contemporary topic in Africa today
2. Differentiate relevant and irrelevant information in the development of a thesis/argument
3. Cite quoted and statistical information
4. Present to the class
AGENDA/Assessment:
1. Rwandan Genocide discussion
2. Project research and development

December 4-5, 2014

6.2.12.C.5 Decolonization, the emergence of new independent nations, and competing ideologies changed the political landscape and national identities of those involved, and sometimes included military confrontations and violations of human rights.
6.2.12.C.5International migration and scientific and technological improvements in the second half of the 20th century resulted in an increasingly global economy and society that are challenged by limited natural resources.
6.2.12.C.5.d Determine the challenges faced by developing nations in their efforts to compete in a global economy.   
6.2.12.D.4.i Compare and contrast the actions of individuals as perpetrators, bystanders, and rescuers during events of persecution or genocide, and describe the long-term consequences of genocide for all involved.

OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the basic tenets of the Rwandan Genocide.
2. Apply past knowledge of European colonialism in Africa to civil conflict in modern Africa.

AGENDA:
1. Overview of film:  "Sometimes in April"
2. Focal Points (Guided Viewing)

• Genocide and Human Costs
• International Reaction
• United States Reaction

3. Response

December 3, 2014

6.2.12.C.5 Decolonization, the emergence of new independent nations, and competing ideologies changed the political landscape and national identities of those involved, and sometimes included military confrontations and violations of human rights.
6.2.12.C.5International migration and scientific and technological improvements in the second half of the 20th century resulted in an increasingly global economy and society that are challenged by limited natural resources.
6.2.12.C.5.d Determine the challenges faced by developing nations in their efforts to compete in a global economy.   
6.2.12.D.4.i Compare and contrast the actions of individuals as perpetrators, bystanders, and rescuers during events of persecution or genocide, and describe the long-term consequences of genocide for all involved.

6.2.12.A.5.d Analyze the causes and consequences of mass killings (e.g., Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Somalia, and Sudan), and evaluate the responsibilities of the world community in response to such events.

OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the basic tenets of the Rwandan Genocide.
2. Apply past knowledge of European colonialism in Africa to civil conflict in modern Africa.

AGENDA/Assessment:
1. Warm Up: Define the following terms:

• Hutu
• Tutsi
• Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF)
• Arusha Accords
• UN Security Council Resolution 872
• Battle of Mogadishu
• Operation Turquoise
• Presidential Decision Directive 25 (PDD-25)
• Paul Kagame
• "Sometimes in April"

2. Project Work

December 2, 2014

6.2.12.C.5 Decolonization, the emergence of new independent nations, and competing ideologies changed the political landscape and national identities of those involved, and sometimes included military confrontations and violations of human rights.
6.2.12.C.5International migration and scientific and technological improvements in the second half of the 20th century resulted in an increasingly global economy and society that are challenged by limited natural resources.
6.2.12.C.5.d Determine the challenges faced by developing nations in their efforts to compete in a global economy.   

Objectives

6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including:

§ The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World

6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century

Agenda/Assessment:
1. A Statistical look at Sub Saharan Africa
2. Project Reminders
3. Project Work

December 1, 2014

6.2.12.C.5 Decolonization, the emergence of new independent nations, and competing ideologies changed the political landscape and national identities of those involved, and sometimes included military confrontations and violations of human rights.
6.2.12.C.5International migration and scientific and technological improvements in the second half of the 20th century resulted in an increasingly global economy and society that are challenged by limited natural resources.
6.2.12.C.5.d Determine the challenges faced by developing nations in their efforts to compete in a global economy.                                                                                                                         

Objectives
1. Identify traditional cultural elements in Africa
2. Identify contemporary challenges to African development
3. Describe the impact of European colonization on development
4. Reflect on solutions to contemporary issues in Africa
AGENDA
1. Early History of Africa (Lecture)
2. Africa Project Introduction (Handout)
3. Sample Reflection
4. Student Considerations of Topic

November 25, 2014

OBJECTIVES:

6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including:

§ The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World
AGENDA:
1. Introduction to Afghanistan in context of Cold War and War on Terror.
2. The Taliban
3. Critical Viewing: Declassified:  The Taliban

November 24, 2014

Objectives

6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including:

§ The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World

6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century

AGENDA/Assessment:

1. Critical Viewing-Pakistan:  Globe Trekker
2. Points of Emphasis

November 20-21, 2014

Objectives

6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including:

§ The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World

6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century

Agenda:
1. Lecture: India Points:
Hinduism:  Brahman, Samsara, Yoga, and Plato's Cave
2. Pakistan (Video)

November 18-19, 2014

Objectives

6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including:

§ The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World

6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century

AGENDA/Assessment:

1. Students will work in pairs to develop a presentation on assigned topics related to India
2. Each pair will be assigned one computer for research and development
3. Requirements are outlined on the "Understanding South Asia Presentation" handout
4. Students are encouraged to expand the use of sources used.  For example, students may want to utilize separate sources for subtopics.
5. Presentations are scheduled for Wednesday (11/19) and Thursday (11/20)
6. Students have Monday (11/17) and Tuesday (11/18) to develop presentations

November 11-14, 2014

Objectives

6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including:

§ The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World

6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century

BBC Links

1.    Country Profile:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profiles/1154019.stm

2.    Timeline:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profiles/1155813.stm

Agenda/Assessment:
 PARAGRAPH RESEARCH PAPER
1. Review India profile documents
2. Jot down about 15 or so items AFTER you review the packet that you find most INTERESTING
3. Review the points for common threads
4. Reduce your points to those common threads
5. Ask yourself:  "Why did I put these points down?"
6. Determine a focus, perspective, point of view... SOMETHING to develop a paragraph on based upon the answer to that question.
7. Draft a solid paragraph or two, using points where needed.
8. Must have one stat and one quote.
9. Use parenthetical citations for stats and quotes
10. Use Easybib to generate a PROPER  WC entry at the bottom.
*Meet with instructor (me) to review

October 28, 2014

Procedure:
1. Test Review:  Middle East 4 Short Essays and Identifications

• Identify
• Describe
• Explain Significance

2. Topics:

• Turkey
• Arab-Israeli Conflict
• Gulf War
• Operation Iraqi Freedom
• ISIS
• Muslim Brotherhood
• Islam in Middle East
• Iran Nuclear Program
• Iran-Iraq War
• Sykes-Picot Agreement
• Zionism and the Balfour Declaration
• The Cold War
• Capitalism vs. Socialism

3. Review Session

October 23, 2014

OBJECTIVES:
6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including: The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World

Announcements:
1. Middle East Test:  Wednesday, October 29, 2014
2. Review:  Tuesday, October 28, 2014

PROCEDURE:
1. Terms:
Operation Desert Storm
Saddam Hussein
George H.W. Bush
Operation Iraqi Freedom
George W. Bush
ISIS
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
2. Operation Desert Storm
3. Operation Iraqi Freedom
4. ISIS

October 22, 2014

OBJECTIVES:
6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including: The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World

PROCEDURE:
1. Warm Up:  Terms

Cold War

Soviet Union

NATO

Warsaw Pact

Berlin Wall

Containment

Marshall Plan

Mutually Assured Destruction

Domino Theory
Third World
Mikhail Gorbachev

2. Notes and Discussion

3. Crash Course:  Cold War
4. Closure:  Cold War Synopsis

October 21, 2014

OBJECTIVES:
6.3.12. E.1 Discuss the causes and consequences of political revolutions in the late 18^th and early 19^th centuries, including: the emergence of a politically active middle class and the rise of ideologies which questioned class structure in many European countries contributing to socialism and communism 
6.2.12.C.3.c Compare the characteristics of capitalism, communism, and socialism to determine why each system emerged in different world regions.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

PROCEDURE:
1. Warm-up:  Define the following

• Capitalism
• Adam Smith (Wealth of Nations)
• Laissez-Faire
• Socialism
• Communism
• Karl Marx (Communist Manifesto)
• Russian Revolution

2. Notes
3. Crash Course:  Capitalism and Socialism
4. Reading:  Anthem, by Ayn Rand

October 17, 2014

Agenda:

1. Iran Review
2. Student PowerPoint
3. Iran from a traveler's viewpoint

October 16, 2014

OBJECTIVES:

6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including: The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World

6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century, including: Conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East 

PROCEDURE:
1. Final Presentations
2. Iran:  The Next Iraq? Critical Viewing

October 15, 2014

OBJECTIVES: 

6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including: The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World

6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century, including: Conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East

Identify and explain the basic principles of capitalism and socialism

Discuss how these philosophical differences would lead to the Cold War

PROCEDURE:

1. Student Presentations
2. Identify and explain the basic principles of capitalism and socialism
3. Discuss how these philosophical differences would lead to the Cold War 
4. Capitalism and Socialism:  Crash Course

October 14, 2014

OBJECTIVES:

1. 6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including: The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World
2. 6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century, including: Conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

PROCEDURE:Rise of Modern Israel

1. Define the Following (Individually): Palestine, Zionists, Theodor Herzl, Balfour Declaration, Gaza Strip, West Bank, Golan Heights, 6 Day War, Camp David Accords, Palestinian Liberation Organization, Intifada, Hezbollah.
2. Notes
3. The History of Palestine:  Video
4. Discussion:  Impact of decolonization and the Cold War on developing world
5. Application:  Review of connection to Middle East, transition to Arab-Israeli Conflict.
6. Project Finalization:  cjcarpenter@sterling.k12.nj.us

October 9, 2014

OBJECTIVES:

1. 6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and  cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including: The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World
2. 6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century, including: Conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East,The Israel/Palestine conflict

PROCEDURE:

1. Discussion of Chapter 9 of All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque
2. Foundation of Modern Middle East:  Rise of Islam
3. Define as a group:
• Muhammad
• Caliphate
• "Rightly Guided Caliphs"
• Shariah
• Sunna
• Hadith
• Sunni
• Shiite
• Mujahideen
• Madrasa
• Jihad
• Jinn
• Iblis
• Gehenna

Project Work:  Completion

October 8, 2014

OBJECTIVES:

1. 6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and  cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including: The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World
2. 6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century, including: Conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East,The Israel/Palestine conflict

PROCEDURE:

1. Discussion of Chapter 9 of All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque
2. Foundation of Modern Middle East:  Brotherhood of Terror:  Critical Viewing
3. Project Work:  Completion

October 7, 2014

OBJECTIVES:

1. 6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and  cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including: The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World
2. 6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century, including: Conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East,The Israel/Palestine conflict

PROCEDURE:

1. Discussion of Chapter 9 of All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque
2. Egypt Term Sheet (Group)
3. Foundation of Modern Middle East:  Brotherhood of Terror:  Critical Viewing
4. Project Work:  Compilation

October 3, 2014

OBJECTIVES:

1. 6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and  cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including: The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World
2. 6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century, including: Conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East,The Israel/Palestine conflict

PROCEDURE:

1. Discussion of Chapter 7 of All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque
2. Turkey and Sykes-Picot Agreement
3. Project Work:  Organization
4. Foundation of Modern Middle East:  Promises and Betrayal:  Critical Viewing

October 2, 2014

OBJECTIVES:

1. 6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and  cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including: The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World
2. 6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century, including: Conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East,The Israel/Palestine conflict

PROCEDURE:

1. Discussion of Chapter 7 of All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque
2. Sykes-Picot Agreement
3. Foundation of Modern Middle East:  Promises and Betrayal:  Turkey.Critical Viewing
4. Project Work:  Consultation

September 30, 2014

OBJECTIVES:

1. 6.3.12. G.1:  Analyze the transition from wartime alliances to new patterns of global conflict and  cooperation, and the reconstruction of Europe and Asia, including: The non-aligned nations during the Cold War as the voice of the Third World
2. 6.3.12. G.2:  Apply historical analysis to explain global political, economic, and social changes in the 20^th century, including: Conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East,The Israel/Palestine conflict

PROCEDURE:

1. Middle East Guiding Facts

2. Middle East Project Process:

• Daily Topic
• Project Expectations

3. Rise of Modern Turkey Activity (Group)

September 29, 2014

Objectives:

1. Discuss why Germany was willing to accept Wilson’s peace plan and why they would feel so betrayed by the Versailles Treaty.
2. Discuss the territorial changes which resulted from World War Speculate as to why such changes might lead to future conflicts.
3. Discuss why the failure of the League of Nations would help facilitate the Second World War.

Procedure:

1. Discussion of Chapter 6 (Conclusion) of All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque
2.  Review:  “Collapse of the Central Powers”
3. Crash Course:  World War II
4. World Situation Project I:  The Middle East

September 26, 2014

6.2.12.A.3 Industrialized nations embarked on a competitive race for global resources and markets, resulting in the establishment of political and economic control over large regions of the world that had a lasting impact. 

6.2.12.A.4 Nationalism, imperialism, industrialization, and militarism contributed to an increase in economic and military competition among European nations, the Ottoman Empire, and Japan, and led to World War I.

6.2.12.A.4 The failure of the Treaty of Versailles, the impact of the global depression, and the expansionist policies and actions of Axis nations are viewed as major factors that resulted in World War II.                           
6.2.12.B.4.c  Explain how the disintegration of the Ottoman empire and the mandate system led to the creation of new nations in the Middle East.                                                                                               

Objectives:

1. Identify historical factors leading to the fall of the Central Powers

2. Apply historical knowledge to literature of the period

Agenda:
1. Short Answer  Test
 2. ID Test
3. Chapter 6, All Quiet on the Western Front
4. Collapse of the Central Powers Notes and Activity

September 25, 2014

6.2.12.A.3 Industrialized nations embarked on a competitive race for global resources and markets, resulting in the establishment of political and economic control over large regions of the world that had a lasting impact. 

6.2.12.A.4 Nationalism, imperialism, industrialization, and militarism contributed to an increase in economic and military competition among European nations, the Ottoman Empire, and Japan, and led to World War I.

6.2.12.A.4 The failure of the Treaty of Versailles, the impact of the global depression, and the expansionist policies and actions of Axis nations are viewed as major factors that resulted in World War II.

Objectives:
 1. Discuss why surrender was inevitable for Germany by November 11, 1918.

2. Discuss why Germany was willing to accept Wilson’s peace plan and why they would feel so betrayed by the Versailles Treaty.

3. Discuss the territorial changes which resulted from World War I.  Speculate as to why such changes might lead to future conflicts.
4. Discuss why the failure of the League of Nations would help facilitate the Second World War.

5. Speculate as to why dictators rose to power in the inter-war period in Italy, Germany, the Soviet Union and perhaps even the United States

AGENDA:
1. Failure of the Treaty of Versailles discussion
2. Activity: Failure of Versailles

AGENDA:

1. Reflections on Yesterday's Exam
           - History as Perspective
           - Writing as Scholarship

2. Short Answer Question Topics: Friday, September 26, 2014

     *Students should be able to IDENTIFY and DESCRIBE three of the following.

     a. Industrial Revolution

     b. Age of Imperialism

     c. Bismarckian Alliances

     d. "The White Man's Burden"

     e. The Great War

3. Identifications:  Friday, September 26, 2014

     *Students should be able to identify several terms from a pool of choices.

      4. All Quiet on the Western Front:  Chapter 6

      5. Impact of Collapse of Central Powers on Colonial Holdings (Perspective)

4. Collapse of the Central Powers (Handout):  Collaboratively Address Questions

September 24, 2014

Agenda:

1. Students will complete Essay portion of exam.

September 23, 2014

Agenda:

1. Exam Review:  Wednesday, September 24th (Essay Only)

    *Evaluate the impact of the Darwinian Paradigm on factors leading to the Great War*

Intro:  Paradigm shift from Argument From Design to Darwinian Biology. Introduce Social  Darwinism.  Identify thesis.       

Body:  Social Darwinism supported by imperialism, militarism, nationalism, etc. (pick a couple)

Conclusion:  Synthesis of how this all led to The Great War

2. Scientific Racism- The Eugenics of Social Darwinism (Part 2)

3. Short Answer Question Topics: Friday, September 26, 2014

     *Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of three of the following.

     a. Industrial Revolution
     b. Age of Imperialism
     c. Bismarckian Alliances
     d. "The White Man's Burden"
     e. The Great War

4. Identifications:  Friday, September 26, 2014

     *Students should be able to identify several terms from a pool of choices.

*Homework:  Complete Chapter 6 of All Quiet on the Western Front (Thursday)

5. Age of Imperialism Paper reminder

Objectives:

1. Evaluate the impact of the Darwinian Paradigm on factors leading to the Great War.

2. Assess the human impact of the Great War
3. Discuss the impact that the Industrial Revolution had upon society and world events
4. Identify and explain the position put forth in "The White Man's Burden"
5. Identify the alliances of Bismarck and how they ensured eventual war

September 22, 2014

Agenda:

1. Exam Review:  Wednesday, September 24th (Essay Only)

Evaluate the impact of the Darwinian Paradigm on factors leading to the Great War.

2. Documents Review: 

     - Social Darwinism:  Reason or Rationalization

     - The White Man's Burden, b y Rudyard Kipling

3. Scientific Racism- The Eugenics of Social Darwinism (Part 1)

*Homework:  Complete Chapter 6 of All Quiet on the Western Front

Objectives:

1. Evaluate the impact of the Darwinian Paradigm on factors leading to the Great War.

2. Assess the human impact of the Great War

September 19, 2014

Objectives:

1. Evaluate the impact of the Darwinian Paradigm on factors leading to the Great War

2. 6.3.12. E.1    Discuss the causes and consequences of political revolutions in the late 18^th and early 19^th centuries, including: the emergence of a politically active middle class and the rise of ideologies which questioned class structure in many European countries contributing to socialism and communism

3. 6.5.12.B.5 Analyze the importance of economic issues to politics and be able to distinguish the economic views of different political parties. 

Agenda:

1. All Quiet on the Western Front:  Chapter 5 Completion

2. Final Paper Reminders

3. Exam Review:  Format and Topics

4. Topic:  Capitalism vs. Socialism (Crash Course)

September 18, 2014

Agenda:

1. Last day for classroom research and development
2. Teacher will meet with students individually to guide the research process
3. Students will continue research paper
4. Looking Ahead

     *Test- Tuesday, September 23, 2014 (Short Essays/IDs)
          - Industrial Revolution
          - Social Darwinism
          - Bismarckian Alliances
          - Imperialism

Objectives:

1. Apply knowledge of the Age of Imperialism to a developed topic of choice.

2.     Develop a formal cited paper

September 17, 2014

1.

Objectives:

1. Apply knowledge of the Age of Imperialism to a developed topic of choice.

2. Develop a formal cited paper

Agenda:
1. All Quiet on the Western Front- Chapter 5
2. Teacher will meet with students individually to guide the research process
3. Students will continue research paper
4. Looking Ahead

     *Test- Tuesday, September 23, 2014 (Short Essays/IDs)
          - Industrial Revolution
          - Social Darwinism
          - Bismarckian Alliances
          - Imperialism

September 16, 2014

Agenda:

1. Discussion of Works Cited
2. Teacher will meet with students individually to guide the research process
3. Students will begin continue research paper

Objectives:

1. Apply knowledge of the Age of Imperialism to a developed topic of choice.

2.     Develop a formal cited paper

September 15, 2014

Agenda:

1. Discussion of Chapter 4 of All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque
2. Teacher will finalize approval of paper topics
3. Teacher will meet with students individually to guide the research process
4. Students will begin drafting research paper

*Homework:  Read Chapter 5 of All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque

September 12, 2014

Agenda:

1. All Quiet on Western Front Chapter 3

2. Parting Thoughts

*Four Causes of World War I
1. Imperialism
2. Nationalism
3. Militarism
4. Alliance System

*Death Toll Chart

3. Paper

September 11, 2014

Objectives:

6.2.12.A The Industrial Revolution was a consequence of technological innovation and expanding economic activity and markets, resulting in massive population movement, urbanization, and the development of complex economic systems.
6.2.12.A Industrialized nations embarked on a competitive race for global resources and markets, resulting in the establishment of political and economic control over large regions of the world that had a lasting impact.
6.2.12.D.3.d Analyze the extent to which racism was both a cause and consequence of imperialism, and evaluate the impact of imperialism from multiple perspectives.         

Agenda:

1, All Quiet on Western Front (Chapters 2 and 3)

2. Crash Course- World War 1

3. Topics Paper

*Homework:  Read Chapter 4 of AQWF

September 10, 2014

Objectives:

6.2.12.A The Industrial Revolution was a consequence of technological innovation and expanding economic activity and markets, resulting in massive population movement, urbanization, and the development of complex economic systems.
6.2.12.A Industrialized nations embarked on a competitive race for global resources and markets, resulting in the establishment of political and economic control over large regions of the world that had a lasting impact.
6.2.12.D.3.d Analyze the extent to which racism was both a cause and consequence of imperialism, and evaluate the impact of imperialism from multiple perspectives.         

Agenda:

1. All Quiet on the Western Front- Chapter 2

2. Unification of Germany and Italy

3. Reasons and Forms of Imperialism

3. Question Sheet (Franco-Prussian War and Alliances)

September 9, 2014

Objectives:

6.2.12.A The Industrial Revolution was a consequence of technological innovation and expanding economic activity and markets, resulting in massive population movement, urbanization, and the development of complex economic systems.
6.2.12.A Industrialized nations embarked on a competitive race for global resources and markets, resulting in the establishment of political and economic control over large regions of the world that had a lasting impact.
6.2.12.D.3.d Analyze the extent to which racism was both a cause and consequence of imperialism, and evaluate the impact of imperialism from multiple perspectives.                                                                                                                            
Agenda:

1. All Quiet on the Western Front- Chapter 1 Discussion

2. Lecture and Notes- Social Darwinism and Imperialism

3. Social Darwinism Activity

*Homework:  All Quiet on the Western Front- Chapters 2 and 3

September 8, 2014

Objectives:

6.2.12.A The Industrial Revolution was a consequence of technological innovation and expanding economic activity and markets, resulting in massive population movement, urbanization, and the development of complex economic systems.

6.2.12.A Industrialized nations embarked on a competitive race for global resources and markets, resulting in the establishment of political and economic control over large regions of the world that had a lasting impact.

Agenda:

1. Industrial Revolution Paper- Points of Emphasis

2. Background to The Great War

3. Our Approach:

     a. Historic
     b. Human

4. Crash Course- The Impact of Early Exploration on the Globe.

5. Paper Completion

**Homework- Read Chapter 1 of All Quiet on the Western Front (1-18)

Focus:  Characters, Toilets, Kantorek, Kemmerich

September 5, 2014

Objectives:

6.2.12.A The Industrial Revolution was a consequence of technological innovation and expanding economic activity and markets, resulting in massive population movement, urbanization, and the development of complex economic systems.

6.2.12.A Industrialized nations embarked on a competitive race for global resources and markets, resulting in the establishment of political and economic control over large regions of the world that had a lasting impact.

Agenda:

1. Finalizing a Thesis

2. Using Sources to Support a Thesis

3. Addressing Opposing Viewpoints

4. Parenthetical Citations and Works Cited

5. Skeletal Outline Option

6. General Rules of Formal Writing

7. Writing the Paper

September 4, 2014

Objectives:

6.2.12.A The Industrial Revolution was a consequence of technological innovation and expanding economic activity and markets, resulting in massive population movement, urbanization, and the development of complex economic systems.

6.2.12.A Industrialized nations embarked on a competitive race for global resources and markets, resulting in the establishment of political and economic control over large regions of the world that had a lasting impact.

Agenda:

1. Industrial Revolution Review

2. Crash Course:  Industrial Revolution

3. Research process

4. Finding a Slant

5. Developing a Thesis

6. Using Supporting Information

September 3, 2014

World History and Global Studies Standards


Agenda:
1. Classroom Procedures and Grading Policy
2. Textbooks and Novels and Maps
3. The Foundation of the Modern World-  Might really do make right.
4. Industrialization Paper Introduction