World War II

Unit Overview
Unit Title World War II Unit Summary In this unit, students will be able to identify the causes of World War II. As they work through the unit activities, students will discover the ideology behind Nazism, receive an understanding of its policies under Hitler and witness the consequences of the Holocaust. Students will analyze major turning points and major players in World War II. Students will explain the political impact of Allied negotiations on the world. Students will identify the consequences of World War II, understand the impact of the Atomic Bomb, and describe the emergence of the global superpowers. Subject Area World History Grade Level 11th Higher-Order Thinking Skills Analyze; Interpret; Chronicle Approximate Time Needed 10 days; 45 minute daily lessons Unit Foundation State of Michigan - High School Social Studies Content Standards and Expectations State of Michigan Content Standards and Expectations: W 7.2.3 World War II Analyze the causes, course, characteristics, and immediate consequences of World War II by explaining the causes of World War II, including aggression and con ict appeasement that led to war in Europe and Asia (e.g., Versailles Treaty provisions, Italian invasion of Ethiopia, Spanish Civil War, rape of Nanjing, annexation of Austria & Sudetenland) (National Geography Standard 13, p. 210) explaining the Nazi ideology, policies, and consequences of the Holocaust (or Shoah) (See 7.3.2) (National Geography Standard 10, p. 203) analyzing the major turning points and unique characteristics of the war (See 7.1.5) (National Geography Standard 17, p. 219) explaining the spatial and political impact of the Allied negotiations on the nations of Eastern Europe and the world (See 8.1.4) (National Geography Standard 13, p. 210) analyzing the immediate consequences of the wars end including the devastation, effects on population, dawn of the atomic age, the occupation of Germany and Japan (See 7.1.5; 8.1) (National Geography Standard 6, p.195) describing the emergence of the United States and the Soviet Union as global superpowers (See 7.1.5; 8.1) (National Geography Standard 6, p. 195) Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes Students will be able to: Identify the causes of World War II

 Explain the Nazi ideology, policies, and consequences of the Holocaust Analyze major turning points Interpret the political impact of Allied negotiations on the world Describe the consequences of the wars end, Atomic Bomb, and emergence of global powers Cirriculum-Framing Questions What was World War II? Essential Question Unit Questions What does World War II teach us? Who were the major players in World War II? What caused World War II? Where did World War II take place? When did World War II take place? What were the consequences of World War II?

Concept Questions

Student Assessment Plan Assessment Summary Assessments are ongoing throughout the unit with critical thinking questions; short quizzes throughout the unit to provide insight into students understanding; observations of students comprehension of through webquest project.

Project Timeline Before Project Work Begins Review causes of World War II Explanation of Nazi Party and other key members

Students work on projects and complete tasks Groups assigned Collaboration between group members on images to obtain Work on presentation of images

After project work is completed Reflect on the ideas of other classmates Compare these ideas with how World War II ended

Unit Details Prerequisite Skills Internet searching proficiency Slide presentation proficiency Instructional Procedures Prior to Instruction Verify all websites are current Procure materials needed Day One: Causes that led to World War II 1. Review of requirements of Treaty of Versailles (smartboard review) 2. Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Partys climb to rule Germany (you-tube video) 3. Adolf Hitlers beliefs and Nazi Party policies 4. Assign webquest project

Day Two: The Path to War 1. Hitler violates Treaty of Versailles 2. Alliances are formed War in Europe begins 3. Japans need for expansion 4. Invasion of China 5. Japans demands for Southeast Asia Day Three: Test and Group Work 1. First short test Twenty multiple choice and two short essay questions 2. Work on projects Day Four: World War II The Early Years European and Pacific Front 1. Germanys victories via blitzkrieg 2. Germany attacks the Soviet Union 3. Japan at war 4. The United States declaration of war on Japan; Germanys declaration of war on the United States. Break into groups to discuss Germanys errors and conclusions of those errors. Day Five: World War II The Later Years European Front 1. North African Invasion 2. D-Day 3. Soviet Unions victories 4. Hitlers suicide; Germanys Surrender Day Six: World War II The Later Years Pacific Front 1. Japans Pacific Advances 2. Island Battles Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Tunisia 3. Atomic Age begins 4. Video of Atom Bomb dropping 5. Assignment on Why did the United States drop the Atomic Bomb; due on first day of presentation Day Seven: Test and Group Work 1. Second short test Twenty multiple choice and two short essay questions 2. Finish up on projects Day Eight: Holocaust The aftermath of World War II 1. Heinrich Himmler leader of the SS forces enforcer of ethnic cleansing 2. Slave Labor Death Camps 3. Video on Holocaust 4. Open discussion on genocide 5. Peace and the beginnings of a new type of war Day Nine: Presentation of Project 1. Groups will present and observers will fill out evaluation forms after each presentation Day Ten: Presentation of Project 1. Groups will present and observers will fill out evaluation forms after each presentation Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction All lecture notes located on weebly website After school review available Special Needs Student Make modifications as defined in the students IEP Use cooperative grouping

Gifted/Talented Student

Higher level of understanding will be present during discussions

Materials and Resources Required For Unit Technology Hardware (Check off all equipment needed) __Camera __Printer __Video Camera _X_Computer(s) _X_Projection System __Video Conferencing Equip. __Digital Camera __Scanner __Interactive Responders __DVD Player __Television _X_Other - Smartboard _X_Internet Connection __VCR __Laser Disk Technology Software (Check off all software needed) __Database/Spreadsheet __Image Processing __Web Page Development __Desktop Publishing _X_Internet Web Browser __Word Processing __E-mail Software _X_Multimedia _X_Other Slide Presentation __Encyclopedia on CDsoftware ROM Printed Materials Two short tests Atomic bomb assignment Supplies Assignment handout Projector Internet Access Computers Test Internet Resources http://c3.ort.org.il/Apps/WW/page.aspx?_item=0e45a1be144c-4dee-b9194e2ba98c7aad&_pstate=item&box=e4b8e529-3402-411dbb44-57b80f06af12&page=c1133131-9b1b-469e-a08e0ae9eb685f98&ws=496fe4b2-4d9a-4c28-a845510b28b1e44b http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t19kvUiHvAE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS98MAN3Xtg Other Resources