Here is a review sheet for the exam!!

WW1 Day 10:  Exam Review!  (and a look at the week....)

 A review sheet for the exam is here!  (You received this in hard copy on Friday.)

Monday 12/17:  Review for Exam.  You can choose to do Review games OR self-study OR work on photo essay.
HW:  Study and do your assigned work for photo essay.

Tuesday, 12/17:  BLUE class has short answer for exam in first mod.  We will work on photo essays after the break!
HW:  Study

Wednesday 12/18:  Multiple Choice Q2 Exam
HW: BLUE:  Finish your photo essay.  Make sure you have a good sense of your thesis topic.
HW:  ORANGE:  Study for open response.  Start thinking about your thesis topic.

Thursday 12/19:   ORANGE:  Short answer for exam in Mod 1 of our triple.  Then you have time to work on your photo essay.
HW: Finish your photo essay.  Make sure you have a good sense of your thesis topic.

Friday 12/20:  Photo Essay due in both classes.  Quick share.  Work on thesis so we walk into January with topics PICKED.



NOTES: 
Here is an amazing compilation of photos from Getty Images that looks at WW1. 
Here is a great photo site for people looking at Germany on the home front!

WW1 /Photo Essay

Photo Essay Time

Friday, December 12/15

Objective:

I can work on my photo essay.

Agenda:

1) Discussion of thesis. Here is a link to the topic selection form.

2) Work on Photo Essay -- Find photographs and start determining your thesis.
Fill out Google Doc Graphic Organizer
To-Do's:

• Make thesis
• Find photos
• Make sure you have the BEST photos to prove your point.
• Make the FIRST slide your context / introductory paragraph.
• For each of your final images, do the following:
• Name the image and create a caption for it.
• Work on your written parts of the project (the introduction / context paragraph and the analysis / conclusion.  
• Divide up the work plan by the end of class!

Homework:

1) At LEAST your photos should be on the Google Doc by Monday.  I will give a bonus point if you have your captions complete too.
2)  Study for Q2 exam Open Response on Tuesday BLUE and Thursday ORANGE
3)  Multiple Choice Q2 exam for everyone on Wednesday.
4)  Photo Essay submitted to Classroom for Friday.

WW1 Day 9: Quiz and introduction of Photo Essay

Day 9:  Show Me What You Know!
Blue:  Wednesday, 12/13
Orange:  Thursday, 12/14

Objective: 

I can show what I know about WW1.

Agenda:

• Quiz
• Discussion of Photo Essay

Homework

Individual research for Photo Essay due on MONDAY.  

Use your time well!!

Key Dates:

BLUE:  

Tuesday 12/19:  Q2 Open Response

Wednesday 12/20:  Q2 Multiple Choice

Friday, 12/22:  Photo Essay Due

ORANGE:

Wednesday 12/20:  Q2 Multiple Choice

Thursday 12/21:  Q2 Open Response
Friday, 12/22:  Photo Essay Due.

WW1 Day 8: End of the War / Treaty of Versailles

Treaty of Versailles

Objective:

I can connect the Russian Revolution to the importance of the US Entering the War.
I can identify the challenges with the Peace Talks.
I can name at least 2 of the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles.
I can predict 3 ways in which this might not help World War 1 to be the "War to End All Wars"

Agenda:

1) Mini Lecture of the End of the War.  GO is here if you want it.  Video Endings 0 - 3:59

2) Take five minutes in countries to discuss what your country's goals for peace are.
Discuss major conditions of the Treaty of Versailles

3)  Taking a look at the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, label which ones your country would definitely support, definitely NOT support, and would not care.   Which terms of the treaty do you think are the most harsh.-

4)  Aftermath of Treaty of Versailles.  Video:  Aftermath.

Homework:

1) Study for WW1 quiz tomorrow.

WW1 Day 7: Total War and Propaganda

Monday, December 11

Warm Up:

What do you remember about total war from American Studies?

Objectives:

1) You should be able to identify the reason behind WW I propaganda and identify some of the tactics used to persuade.
2) You should be able to define total war and explain how people's lives on the homefront were impacted by this.

Agenda:

1) Graphic Organizer is here.

2)  Mini-Lecture: Total War
3)  4 minute Video is here.

4)  Censorship:  discussion and activity
5)  Propaganda:  Definition and Discussion
6) Methodology and look at propaganda posters.   (15 minutes)

7)  If extra time go to this link to look at various propaganda posters by country. 
Here is a good link about looking at propaganda from a British perspective.

Homework:  

Read and notes  29.3 (1709 - 1712) and 29.4 (p. 1719-1724)

Ticket To Leave:

Go to Classroom and / or fill in this form.

WW1 Day 6: Armenian Genocide

WW1 and Nationalism Impacts Armenia

Warm Up:

How does nationalism lead to conflict?  

Objective:

I can explain the causes of the Armenian genocide and how the international community reacted to it.

Agenda:

1)  Film Clip  Facing History Film Clip  (12:42 - 14:22 and also through 24:51)

2) Armenian Primary Sources  and here are Pictures for Picture Group.  Graphic Organizer here.
3)  Discussion

ORANGE Groups:

	Group 1	Group 2	Group 3	Group 4
Rdg. 5: Planning mass Murder	Hannah	Sofia	Luke	Megan
Rdg 2 - Under the Cover of War	Rami	Josh	Larissa	Maddie
Rdg. 4 - German Connection	Phoebe	Tess	Alyssa B	Anders
Rdg. 5 - Follwoing Orders	Danny	Lindsay	Nick	Alyssa P
Rdg. 6 - Women and the Deportations	Arek	Jordan	Melaina	Annalise
Photographs	Grace	Kelsey	Lauren

BLUE Groups:

	Group 1	Group 2	Group 3	Group 4
Rdg. 5: Planning mass Murder	Amanda	Blessed	Jake S.	Megan
Rdg 2 - Under the Cover of War	Sambridhi	Andi	Damien	Janae
Rdg. 4 - German Connection	Mike	Tiancheng	Audrey	Emily
Rdg. 5 - Follwoing Orders	Maddie R.	Moushe	Tim	Bella
Rdg. 6 - Women and the Deportations	Gabe	Maddi W	Preston	Vivian
Photographs	Ben	Jake	Maidelis	Samantha

Ticket To Leave:

On Classroom:
In what way can you connect what you learned about the Armenian Genocide to something we have studied this year?

Homework:

1)  Read the packet on total war that I sent you on Classroom and complete the questions on Classroom.

WW1 Day 5: Around the Globe

WW1 Day 5:  Around the Globe

BLUE:  Wednesday, December 6

ORANGE:  Thursday, December 7

Warm Up:  

-  Turn in your letter, please!
-  Look at map above.  With your partner, discuss why this might be important.

Objective:

I can see how far-reaching World War 1 was.

Agenda:

1)  Discussion of WW1 as a World War
2) Partner Activity  - Read about WW1 Around the World and label map  (10 min)
3)  Go to this site and basically label the countries and offensives in Europe. (5 min)
4) Here is the Google Slide Presentation for today.

Homework:

On Google Classroom.
Write me a short paragraph about what YOU think that we should study about World War 1 compared to the state standards.  Was it useful to look at the global impact of the war?  Why?

Extra Links:

Go to this site  for a good map of the Eastern Front.
And THIS is such a cool simulation for the War.  It can get a little long, but it is pretty interesting.

WW1 Day 4 : Technology

BLUE:  Tuesday, December 5
ORANGE:  Wednesday, December 6

  

Warm-Up

Turn and Talk:  How had wars mostly been fought before World War 1?

Objective:

I can see how new technology changed the style and impact of war in World War 1.

Agenda:

1)  Let's look at this image of a painting called LÉnfer  by artist, Georges Leroux.  I sent it over Classroom.
2)  Watch video on how technology is a game changer.
3)  BBC WW1 Technology Game. 
4)  If time, create pitch.

Special Links:  

This is an interesting and concise list of the weapons of World War 1.
And here is another cool article about technology from Mental Floss.

Homework:

Read/notes 29.3 Part 1 (p. 1703-1706) for next class

Ticket To Leave:

On Classroom, if your army could have only one of the weapons we discussed, which one would it be and why?

WW1 Day 3: World War 1 on the Western Front

Monday, December 4

Warm-Up:

Write 2 examples of each of MAIN on your graphic organizer.

Objectives:

- I will be able to explain how the industrial era made World War I different from other wars
- I will be able to describe the life of a soldier during WWI
- I will be able to describe the involvement of at least 3 non-European countries in World War I, explaining what made WWI a world war

Agenda:

Video of Mobilization

1)  Quick recap of German offensive.

2)  Video clip on the horrors of the war.  Link to BBC documentary is here.
Schlieffen Plan 3:34 - 5:24
Battle of the Marne:  33:04 - 35:43
Trench Warfare: 40:55-44:01

3)  By 1:40, Life in the trenches (picture share)  Google Slide Presentation is HERE.

4)  If we have time, Gallipoli Battle as example of trench warfare
Bad News
Massacre (2.39)
Final Push (2.12)

Downton Abbey Trenches
Another good History Channel on trenches

5)  Documents and Graphic Organizer for this day that includes information on Life in the Trenches.

Homework:

For next class, bring in 2 PRINTED copies of  a TYPED DOUBLE SPACED letter home from the point of view of a soldier in the trenches.  Be detailed and clear.  I want specific images and descriptions, and I want a good sense of the emotion that a soldier would feel. Don’t be afraid to do some extra reading and research here.  You can also use the documents and photographs we covered in today’s class to help inform your letter.  You do NOT have to cite information in your letter. This letter should be at least a page long, double spaced, specific, and emotional.

(Extra Fun:  check out this battle game of World War 1!  You might need to look at it on a PC because it needs a mouse.)

U4 Day 1: World War I Setting the Stage

World War I: Day 1 Setting the Stage
BLUE: Wednesday, November 29
ORANGE:  Thurs., November 30

Do Now:

2)  On your map, label the countries.  Use your Ipad to help.  Here is an electronic copy if you want.

Objectives: 

1) I can locate the major players in World War 1 on a map.
2) I can name the 2 strategic interests of at least 3 countries in the run-up to the war.
3)  I can name at least 3 different sets of allies before the war.

Agenda:

1) Introduction to the impact of World War 1.
2) Simulation Activity
3) Debrief

Ticket To Leave:

Is up on Classroom.

Homework: 

Read and study guide 29.1.  Be ready for quizzes on this all week.