Download Lesson Plans Week 14: November 16, 2015

Lesson Plans Week 14: November 16, 2015-November 20, 2016: US History II 1865-Present
Date (s): 11/16/15
(Monday)/11/17/15 (Tuesday)
Instructor: Jason G. Harris
Lesson Objective (s)
SOLUSHII.5c The student will demonstrate knowledge of the changing role of the United
States from the late nineteenth century through World War I by
explaining the reasons for the United States’ involvement in World War I and its
international leadership role at the conclusion of the war.
Bloom’s verbs in the lesson
Explain (Knowledge), Describe (Knowledge), Organize (Synthesis) Listing
(Knowledge)
Today I will be able to explain the reasons why the United States became involved
in World War I. By using information from a brainpop.com video, interactive notes,
scissors, print paper, colored pencils, and a reading assignment, I will be able to
create a foldable to show what I have learned about the reasons how and why the
United States got involved in World War I. At the end of the day I know I’ve been
successful by getting at least 70% of the questions correct on an exit ticket
assignment about the reasons why the U.S got involved in World War I.
LCD projector, I-PAD, reading assignment on World War I, colored pencils, print
paper, and document camera
Student Objective (s)
Material/Technology
Essential Understandings
Essential Knowledge
The United States’ involvement in World War I ended a long tradition of avoiding involvement in
European conflicts and set the stage for the United States to emerge as a global superpower later in
the twentieth century.
There were disagreements about the extent to which the United States should participate in world
affairs.
Reasons for United States involvement in World War I
Inability to remain neutral
German submarine warfare: Sinking of the Lusitania
United States economic and political ties to Great Britain
The Zimmermann Telegram
Major Allied Powers
British Empire
France
Russia
Serbia
Belgium
United States
Central Powers
German Empire
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Bulgaria
Ottoman Empire
Essential Skills
United States leadership as the war ended
At the end of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson prepared a peace plan known as the Fourteen
Points that called for the formation of the League of Nations, a peacekeeping organization.
The United States decided not to join the League of Nations because the United States Senate failed
to ratify the Treaty of Versailles.
Analyze and interpret primary and secondary source documents to increase understanding of events
and life in United States history. (USII.1a)
Sequence events in United States history. (USII.1c)
Interpret ideas and events from different historical perspectives. (USII.1d)
Essential Questions
Bell
work/Starter/Remediation
Procedure/Implementation
Summary/Closure
Date (s): 11/18/15
(Wed)/11/19/15 (Thurs)
Lesson Objective (s)
Blooms Verbs used in the
lesson
Student Objective (s)
Materials and Technology
Essential Skills
What were the reasons for the United States’ becoming involved in World War I?
Who were the Allies?
Who were the Central Powers?
In what ways did the United States provide international leadership at the conclusion of the war?
1.) Students will complete 5 multiple choice and thinking enhanced questions. We will discuss,
elaborate, and defend answers to questions
2.) Quick 10 minute ball toss review game on the Spanish American War/Teddy Roosevelt’s foreign
policy
1.) Students will take an Interactive Achievement Quiz on the Spanish American
War and Teddy Roosevelt’s foreign policy (summative)
2.) Students will be divided up into groups of 4. Students will do a table talk activity
to brainstorm and activate prior knowledge of World War I. Students will be given
on sheet of paper and one pencil. They will be asked to list as many words that
come to their mind when the think about World War I (1914-1918). They will have
90 seconds to pass around the piece of paper among members in their groups. I will
ask them how many words they came up with and will list them on the board.
3.) Students will read a supplemental reading packet on World War I. They will
complete the exercises in the packet. Students will create an interactive timeline on
events in the reading packet.
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Instructor: Jason G. Harris
SOLUSHII.5c The student will demonstrate knowledge of the changing role of the
United States from the late nineteenth century through World War I by explaining the
reasons for the United States’ involvement in World War I and its international
leadership role at the conclusion of the war.
USHII.1a The student will analyze and interpret primary and secondary source
documents to increase understanding of events and life in United States history.
USHII.1c The student will sequence events in United States history.
Explain (Level 1 Knowledge) Create ( Level 5 Synthesis), Sequence ( Level 1 Knowledge)
Recall (Level 1 Knowledge) Analyze (Level 4 Analysis), Interpret (Level 1 Knowledge)
Today I will learn about why the US became involved in World War I and the events
that led up to this involvement
So I can understand why America became involved in this conflict.
I know I’ve got it when I can use a mnemonic device and create a foldable to help me
recall and explain why the U.S became involved in World War I.
LCD projector, print paper, textbook, Interactive Packet on World War II,
unitedstreaming.com video, print paper, coloring pencils, slip of paper (graphic
organizer
Analyze and interpret primary and secondary source documents to increase understanding of
events and life in United States history. (USII.1a)
Sequence events in United States history. (USII.1c)
Essential Knowledge
Bell
Work/Starters/Remediation
Procedure/Implementation
Interpret ideas and events from different historical perspectives. (USII.1d)
Reasons for United States involvement in World War I
 Inability to remain neutral
 German submarine warfare: Sinking of the Lusitania
 United States economic and political ties to Great Britain
 The Zimmermann Telegram
Major Allied Powers
 British Empire
 France
 Russia
 Serbia
 Belgium
 United States
Central Powers
 German Empire
 Austro-Hungarian Empire
 Bulgaria
 Ottoman Empire
United States leadership as the war ended
 At the end of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson prepared a peace plan known as
the Fourteen Points that called for the formation of the League of Nations, a
peacekeeping organization.
The United States decided not to join the League of Nations because the United States Senate
failed to ratify the Treaty of Versailles
1.) Students will complete bell work question. There will elaboration and the defend responses
to the questions.
Presentation of New Material
1.) I will show students a map of the world and ask “What would cause many of the
countries in the world to all of sudden want to fight against each other?” Students’
responses maybe, but not limited to: “They are mad at each other,” “They want to
take over other countries.” “They may need resources for their country.” etc.. This will
lead students into understanding that there was a global war that involved 32
countries at the same time. I will ask students what happens during a war. I will ask
students what a country needs to fight a global war. (Brief discussion)
2.) Students will read scope and sequence notes on the overview of World War I. They
will read about the events that sparked WWI in Europe and the events that propelled
the United States into WWI. We will discuss the answers to the exercise questions.
(Spot check on this exercise) (20 minutes/discussion) (Formative Assessmentquestions to be collect for a grade)
3.) Students will watch 8 minute clip from American History: The Rise of the 20
Century: Students will view brief 8 minute segment about the events that led to the
fighting in Europe, weaponry used during the war, and subsequent U.S. involvement
in the war. They will list aspects of the war in their notes. (Discussion 5 minutes)
4.) Students will be handed a piece of print paper to create a four flap foldable. On
the outside flaps, students will be given a mnemonic device to help them recall and
explain the reasons for U.S involvement in World War I called WARS
Were not able to remain neutral
America economically and politically tied to Great Britain
Real angry over the Zimmerman Telegram
Sinking of the Lusitania (German U-boat)
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Summary and Closure
6.) Students will their textbooks on pages 331-333 to help them sequence the steps
that led the U.S. to become involved in World War I. Students will have a slip of paper
(graphic organizer) with these events and they will have to number them from 1 to 7. I
being the initial event and 7 being the last in regards to U.S. involvement in World War
I. The events will be out of order to challenge students and to make read information
carefully when they sequence. They must defend their answers with dates and brief
details they notice. (15 minutes) We will discuss answers in class.
1.) President Wilson announces peace treaty the Fourteen Points
2.) Wilson re-elected President
3.) US maintains a policy of neutrality
4.) German U-boat sinks the Lusitania
5.) U.S. supplies military and financial aid to Allies
6.) Congress declares war on Germany
7.) Zimmerman note intercepted propels U.S. into war
Students will also define highlighted terms listed on page 324 and 328 and complete
reading checks by reading pages 324-333 (maybe completed in the next class period
(Do not issue homework. Students are to study notes for 10-20 minutes each night.
Oral review question with ball toss activity.
3/18/15 Wednesday
Lesson Objective (s)
Bloom’s Verbs in the Lesson
Student Objectives
Materials and Technology
Essential Skills
Essential
Knowledge/Understandings
Bell Work/Starter/Remediation
SOLUSHII.5c The student will demonstrate knowledge of the changing role of the
United States from the late nineteenth century through World War I by explaining the
reasons for the United States’ involvement in World War I and its international
leadership role at the conclusion of the war.
Explain (Level 1 Knowledge), Analyze (Level 4 Analysis), Sequence (Level 5 Synthesis)
Today I will learn the reason why the United States became involved in World War II
So I can understand why American involvement was necessary and how it impacted
the country’s role in the world
I know I’ve got it when correctly match a causal event with its effect involving World
War II.
Interactive Packet, WWI notes and questions, markers, dry erase board, note cards,
and textbook
Analyze and interpret primary and secondary source documents to increase understanding of
events and life in United States history. (USII.1a)
Sequence events in United States history. (USII.1c)
Interpret ideas and events from different historical perspectives. (USII.1d)
The United States’ involvement in World War I ended a long tradition of avoiding involvement
in European conflicts and set the stage for the United States to emerge as a global superpower
later in the twentieth century.
There were disagreements about the extent to which the United States should participate in
world affairs.
1.) Students will know the reasons for U.S. involvement in World War I
2.) Students will know the political alliances and the countries that belonged to them: Allied
Powers/Central Powers
3.) Students will know about U.S. leadership after World War I
1.) Students will complete thinking enhanced starter questions by using their notes
Procedure/Implementation
Introduction of New Content
Summary and Closure
2.) Students will take T chart notes on the Allied and Central Powers during World War
I (5 minutes)
3.) They will complete a geography skills activity inside of their interactive packet on
World War I (15 minutes)
4.) Slide show presentation: Students will be shown photographs pertaining to World
War I in regards to military tactics, military equipment, military weapons, and
propaganda posters. Students will be allowed to ask questions during this discussion
(15 minutes)
6.) Cause and Effect Activity. Half of the students will be given a cause associated with
World War I and half of the students will be given an effect. Students will to have
match cause and effect. Students will read out loud their cause or effect. (10 minutes)
7.) Students will read sections 11-2 pages 328-333 and complete guide reading
assignment: This section about U.S. Neutrality and Wilson’s foreign policy for the U.S.
and will read section 11-3 pages 334-337 about America’s Involvement in the War (40
minutes) Discussion in between each section-ball toss
Exit ticket questions 1-5