Unit+5+-+World+War+II+-+12-13

__Unit Overview__
toc This unit will focus on World War II, paying particular attention to the war from a US perspective. Why did the US get involved at the time that they did so? Were they truly neutral during the time leading up to that point? We'll also look at the role that the American media played in rallying support for the war, how individual citizens helped the war effort, and the impact that the war had on the citizens of the US.

__Class #1 - Intro to World War II (Block C - Mon., Jan. 7th, Block G - Tues., Jan. 8th)__
In our first class back from Winter Break, we'll begin to look at World War II and the major reasons why the US got involved in the war and evaluate the reasons why Germany and Japan provoked the US to enter the war.

1. Be completely caught up on sleep!
 * Prior to class, you should: **

**In-Class Activities:** This class will be taught by the illustrious Mr. Duncan. Behave yourselves!

**Note: Bring your textbooks to our next class!!!**

**Resources for this class:** WWII Movie Extra Credit Opportunity [|Research Paper Info]

__Class #2 - Overview of WWII (Block C - Wed., Jan. 9th, Block G - Thurs., Jan. 10th)__
In this class, we will continue our overview of the events of World War II to provide you with the background knowledge necessary for understanding the issues facing the US during the war which we will discuss later on in this unit. We will also return to the question of whether or not the US should have gotten involved in the war prior to when they actually did so. Time will also be allotted for discussion of research questions.

1. Develop your research question for the Spring Semester Research Paper
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Textbook Guided Reading - Chapter 23, Section 3 3. Finish World War II Intro Keynote (can be found under "Resources" for Class #1) 4. Fill out [|research question survey], discuss research questions 5. Work time on Research Papers
 * In-Class Activities: **

__Class #3 -__ __World War II and the American Experience (Block C - Fri., Jan. 11th, Block G - Mon., Jan. 14th)__
World War II had a tremendous impact on Americans, however, that experience was not the same for every group of people. One's gender and ethnicity played a large role in how one experienced World War II, despite all being "Americans." We'll look at what those different experiences were and why they experienced the war so differently in today's class.

1. Work on your research paper.
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Americans During World War II Jigsaw
 * In-Class Activities: **

__Class #4 - Intervention vs Isolationism (Block C - Mon., Jan. 14th, Block G - Tues., Jan. 15th)__
This class will focus on the debate that took place in America prior to its entry into WWII over whether or not to join the war. After Pearl Harbor was attacked, Americans were almost unanimous in their support for joining the war, however prior to the war, Americans were split on this issue. This class will focus on this debate and the arguments presented by both sided. We'll also finish up our discussion of the American experience during WWII and spend time working on our research papers.

1. Turn in your Extra Credit Photo (This was due by 10:30 pm on Sunday night)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Intervention vs Isolation 3. Research Paper Work Time
 * In-Class Activities:**

Note: Your extra credit assignment is due next class!!!

__Class #5 - The Holocaust (Block C - Wed., Jan. 16th, Block G - Thurs., Jan. 17th)__
Without question, one of the greatest atrocities of all time took place in the years preceding and during World War II. Adolf Hitler's attempt at exterminating the Jewish race along with others who did not fit into his Nazi ideology left permanent scars all across Europe and the world. While we won't be reliving every gory detail of the Holocaust in this class, we will be exploring some of the questions that this raises about mankind and human nature.

1. Finalize your research question and upload it to this link.
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Discussion of World War II Movie Extra Credit Assignment (Don't worry - if you chose not to do this task, you'll still be able to participate in this portion of the lesson.) 3. Brief overview of the Holocaust 4. Discussion - What does this say about humanity? Who should be held responsible? 5. Homework for next class: Read Chapter 23, Section 4. The forecast is "mostly quizzy" - no umbrellas! (Seriously... who carries an umbrella with them in winter???)
 * In-Class Activities: **

Five Facts About the Holocaust Maximillan Kolbe and Francis Gajowniczek
 * Resources for this class: **

__Class #6 - Research Paper Work Time (Block C - Fri., Jan. 18th, Block G - Mon., Jan. 21st)__
This class will be devoted to work time on your research paper. Remember that for next class, you will need to have your thesis statement, rough outline, and working bibliography completed. You can find the requirements for that task on the this link.

1. Read Chapter 23, Section 4 in your textbook 2. Continue to work on your research paper
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Work time on your research papers
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #7 - Japanese-American Tensions and World War II (Block C - Tues., Jan. 22nd, Block G - Wed., Jan. 23rd)__
Today, we'll look at the tension that grew between Japan and the US and how that manifested itself prior to and throughout World War II. First, we'll examine the Japanese decision to bomb Pearl Harbor. Next, we'll turn our attention to the American government response. In addition to declaring war on Japan, they stripped Japanese-Americans of some of their most fundamental liberties. Finally, we'll examine the US decision to drop an atomic bomb on Japan and the necessity (or lack thereof) of this action.

1. Work on your research paper. Your thesis, rough outline, and working bibliography are due today!
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Pearl Harbor - why? 3. Japanese Interment Camps 4. Atomic Bomb Debate
 * In-Class Activities:**

Japanese Americans and World War II
 * Resources for this class:**

__Class #8 - Research Paper Work Time (Block C - Wed., Jan. 23rd, Block G - Thurs., Jan. 24th)__
1. Keep working on your research paper!!!
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Work time on research papers. Note: I will be meeting with each of you individually to discuss your thesis statements, outlines, and bibliographies.
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #9 - Propaganda and World War II (Block C - Fri., Jan. 25th, Block G - Mon., Jan. 28th)__
In this class, we'll look at the ambitious effort taken by both sides during the war to persuade their citizens to support the actions of their governments through the use of propaganda. Can citizens actually be motivated, even manipulated, by advertising? We'll explore that topic during this class.

1. Work on your research paper!
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Lecture: Propaganda and World War II
 * In-Class Activities:**

Note: Because the Keynote for this class contains a number of video files, I am unable to upload it to the wiki. You'll have to take good notes on your own!
 * Resources for this class:**