U.S. History
Tuesday-3/03/20:
- Bell Work-1.) Based on the elements contained in the political cartoon what issue is Henry Stimson and “John Q. Public” asking the President to resolve? 2.) Based on what we’ve learned regarding political propaganda what purpose might the signs being held by Henry Stimson and “John Q. Public” have in guiding Truman’s interaction with the media? 3.) What is your opinion of the way in which this cartoon is using political propaganda to shape the American peoples view of the U.S.’s decision to drop the atomic bombs? Is it a smart use of the media or something that could be considered morally reprehensible?
- Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Video-WWII Vets Told US What D-Day Was Really Like-Vice News (7:26 min)
- Activity- D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy-Primary Source Document Expert Folder Activity
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD evaluation of the tremendous undertaking that the United States engaged in during Operation Overlord better known as D-Day through evaluating and interpreting primary source documents in an exploratory research activity
- Language Objective:
- Students will read, record and orally discuss information pertaining to the personal possession and effects of the tremendous undertaking that the United States engaged in during Operation Overlord better known as D-Day by completing a set of guided inquiry-based questions based off documents contained within an expert folder
Supplemental Materials: Activity- D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy-Primary Source Document Expert Folder Activity
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