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