WW2: Day 1: Human Cost of World War II

Orange:  Thursday, March 15
BLUE:  Friday, March 16

Objective:

Students can identify the sheer number and effect of World War 2 on civilians.

Warm Up:

Which of the World Wars cost the most human casualties?  Why?

Agenda:

1)  Video on human cost.  I find this one of the most amazing videos I have ever used.

If you want a little more from this, a great ink is here.  This is more interactive if you use it on Flash.

2)  Grouping the data.  Graphic organizer is here.
3)  Quote cafe


In case we have time.....here is the link to the Freedom House site.

Homework:

Read and notes  alternate textbook for Japan.  Here is the link.

Ticket To Leave:
Complete this form and tell me your two major takeaways from today as well as a question you have as we go into this unit.