Mr. Murray and Ms. Colter's U.S History and Government iBlog

U.S. History

Friday-2/07/20:

• Bell Work-1.) Based on the artistic style of the image who can we infer is the creator of the political cartoon? 2.) Why do you think the artist chose to use the imagery of an Ostrich Bonnet (essentially a hat) to help non-Germans relieve the headache Hitler’s actions have caused? 3.) What is your opinion of the effectiveness of the political cartoon? Do you think the artist’s intended message is easily understandable?  
• Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work
• Video-Escape from Sobibor (118 total minutes) (Day 2)
  • w/ Video Reflation Questions
• Daily Objective-

• Content Objective:
  • SWD evaluation of the way Nazi Germany disregarded the plight of the Jews and used propaganda to spread the idea of anti-Semitism to justify the brutality of concentration camps through the use of film and structured reflection questions
• Language Objective:
  • Students will watch, listen and record information focused on the way Nazi Germany disregarded the plight of the Jews and used propaganda to spread the idea of anti-Semitism and justify the cruelties of concentration camps through viewing the film Escape from Sobibor and answering guided questions that will facilitate classroom discussions

Supplemental Materials: Video Notes -1^st and 2^nd Hour-Escape from Sobibor (118 total minutes) (Day 1),  3^rd Hour-The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas (94 min) (Day 1) and  5^th Hour-The Book Thief (131 min) (Day 1)

1^st and 2^nd Hour-Escape from Sobibor (118 total minutes)

3^rd Hour-The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas (94 min) (Day 1)

5^th Hour-The Book Thief (131 min) (Day 1)

Video Links: Escape from Sobibor (118 total minutes)