Unit+6+-+World+War+II+-+11-12

__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.

__Key Dates and Deadlines__
January 31st - Block D WWII Test February 1st - Block E WWII Test February 15th - Research Paper is due

__Class #1 - Intro to World War II (Block D - Mon., Jan. 9th, Block E - Tues., Jan. 10th)__
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! 2. Turn in your photo of you watching one of the four WWII movies assigned if you want to do the extra credit assignment. This is due by 8am on Tuesday, January 10th!
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Semester One Reflection 2. Discussion - What do we already know about WWII? The world prior to WWII? 3. Lecture - Intro to World War II 4. Journal #1 - When World War II broke out, what was the best option for the US - isolation or intervention? Why? 5. Discussion - Why would Germany endorse the bombing of Pearl Harbor, knowing that it would drag the US into the war? 6. Homework: Develop a research question for your Spring Semester Research Paper
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__Class #2 - Overview of WWII (Wed., Jan. 11th)__
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. Discuss research questions 5. Note: Your WWII Movie Extra Credit Assignment is due at 8:00 am on Thursday, January 12th. No late assignments will be accepted.
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__Class #3 - The Holocaust (Fri., Jan. 13th)__
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 email it to Mr. Wood (dwood@kis.or.kr)
 * 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???)
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Five Facts About the Holocaust Maximillan Kolbe and Francis Gajowniczek
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__Class #4 - Propaganda and World War II (Tues., Jan. 17th)__
Businesses, corporations, politicians, and others spend billions of dollars every year to use advertising to persuade people for a variety of reasons. Various governments around the world did the same thing during World War II. Without question, this was incredibly effective in a variety of ways, but specifically, why does propaganda work? What elements make it successful? What specific impact did it have during World War II? We'll answer these questions and others in this class.

1. Read Chapter 23, Section 4. (The forecast is "mostly quizzy.") 2. Continue to work on your research paper.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Quiz on Chapter 23, Section 4 3. Keynote Presentation: Propaganda during World War II
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__Class #5 - World War II and the American Experience (Block D - Wed., Jan. 18th, Block E - Thurs., Jan. 19th)__
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. (Remember - your preliminary thesis paragraph is due on Friday, January 20th!)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Americans During World War II Jigsaw
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__Class #6 - Work Day on Research Papers (Fri., Jan. 20th)__
Today's class will be held in the library where you will be given time to work on finding sources for your research papers. I will also hand out the test study guide and go through the format of the test. For the following class, just continue to work on your papers and preparing for your test.

1. Finish your thesis paragraph and turn it in.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Go through World War II Test Study Guide 2. Research time in library for papers.
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__Class #7 - D-Day and Research Papers (Thurs., Jan. 26th)__
In this class, we'll spend some time going through the study guide, paying particular attention to D-Day and why the Allies chose that time and place to invade Europe. I will also allot about half of the class to work on your research papers.

1. Work on your research papers. 2. Continue to study for your test.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Discussion of D-Day 2. Continue to go through World War II Test Study Guide 3. Work time on research papers (meet with students about thesis statements)
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__Class #8 - Japan and World War II (Mon., Jan. 30th)__
In this class, we'll look at the Japanese decision to bomb Pearl Harbor and the impact that decision had on Japanese-Americans living in the United States. This will be the last class before your test, so be sure to bring any questions that you have about your study guide!

1. Work on your research papers. 2. Continue to study for your test.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Discussion of Japanese Americans and World War II
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 * Homework to do for next class:** Study for your test, work on your research paper, and bring your book to class with you.

Japanese Americans and World War II
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