U.S. History
Monday-10/31/16:
- Bell Work-1.) Describe what is happening in the political cartoon? 2.) How might WWI have unfolded differently if the United States had entered into the conflict immediately after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand instead of years later? 3.) Do you feel the theoretical concept of the alliance system is a good thing or is it so divisive that the end result will always be war? *Thoroughly explain your thoughts
- Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Activity-Decoding the Zimmermann Note (Day 2)
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD evaluation of the innovative code breaking system that allowed the U.S. to decrypt the Zimmermann note by interpreting a decoded piece of text in a collaborative activity
- Language Objective:
- Students will read, orally discuss and record information pertaining to the innovative code breaking system that allowed the U.S. to decrypt the Zimmermann note through decoding an encrypted version of the Zimmermann note and working thought the process with a partner
Supplemental Materials: Decoding the Zimmermann Note
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Government
Monday-10/31/16:
- Bell Work-1.) Based on your prior knowledge of political symbolism and reasonable deduction who can we infer the man and the elephant represent? 2.) What is the underlying theme of the political cartoon? 3.) When reflecting on the major theme of the political cartoon and the events of the current election why do you think so many Americans are frustrated with the way politicians speak about the issues?
- Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Procedure-Notes Collection Chapter 3 and 4
- Video Clip-How is power divided in the United States government?-Belinda Stutzman (3:49 min)
- Activity-American Federalism-DBQ
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD evaluation of the basic concepts and challenges of American federalism by interpreting the meaning of several primary source documents in a collaborative activity
- Language Objective:
- Students will read, discuss and record information pertaining to the basic concepts and challenges of American federalism by identifying key pieces of information contained in a DBQ packet with the help of a partner
Supplemental Materials: Activity-American Federalism-DBQ
Video Link: How is power divided in the United States government?-Belinda Stutzman (3:49 min)