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