Assignments by Spine: (50 points)
Study.com
US History: High School Notes, quizzes and proctored tests The US in World War ll (1941-1945) |
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The American Pageant
Cornell Notes & Take tests online |
Literature and Historical Analysis (30 points)
Read the book and complete the historical analysis paper, linked above.
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Films and Historical Analysis
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historical-fiction-film-project.doc | |
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View the film and complete the historical analysis paper, linked above.
Casablanca
Fat Man and Little Boy Truman Tuskegee Airmen Pearl Harbor Monuments Men The Imitation Game Foyle's War |
The films and books below have been selected based on written reviews and recommendations and represent a variety of reading levels and rigor. This list provides no guarantee that any given title is appropriate a given student, school or setting. Parents and teachers are responsible for evaluating and approving the selection of any book or film for each particular student.
Opposing Viewpoints (10 points for each 1 hour discussion)
Possible Essential Questions
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If you need extra information, check these links:
Shmoop: US History Spark Notes US History History Scribe Digital History Pearson Study Site American History Mysteries Document Based Question: DBQ
(30 points) World War II was more important than the Great Depression in fundamentally transforming American society. Assess the validity of this statement based on your knowledge of American society between 1930 and 1945 and the documents below. (by Mr. Steven Mercado, Chaffey H. S., CA) DBQ Resources |
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Projects (25 points)
Create a project that demonstrates your mastery of at least 3 of the "I CAN" statements.
25 Projects Synthesize your Learning
The ideas linked in the document below have been gathered from all over the web and from a variety of teachers. Thanks to all!
If you need extra information, check these links:
Shmoop: US History Spark Notes US History History Scribe Digital History Pearson Study Site American History Mysteries |
I CAN Statements1. I can trace the incremental steps of US involvement in WWII.
2. I can describe the necessity of island hopping in the Pacific. 3. I can summarize the arguments for and against dropping the bomb. 4. I can give examples of human rights abuses committed during WWII. 5. I can identify reasons for Japanese aggression in the 1930s and 40s 6. I can understand the social and economic situations that allowed for the rise of dictators in Europe in the 1930s 7. I can describe ways Europe and America tried to avoid war 8. I can explain how after Europe erupted into war, America tried to help the Allies without entering the war 9. I can explain why the Japanese attacked us at Pearl Harbor, and the implications for America 10. I can identify ways Americans at home helped the war effort 11. I can describe how America's entry into the war affected the war as a whole 12. I can explain the implications and importance of the D-Day invasion 13. I can identify the significance of the Battle of the Bulge. 14. I can describe the situations that led to the end of the war in Europe 15. I can chronicle the events that led America through island hopping in the Pacific 16. I can analyze the situation with the war in the Pacific in 1945 and determine whether or not the atomic bomb should have been used. 17. I can describe how US deal with Japanese-Americans during World War as well as minority groups of Italians and Germans. |