1. SWAT’S FOR OCTOBER 3, 2014 UNITED STATES HISTORY II HONORS THE GREAT TRIALS MR. PETERSON

2. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS SWAT: Given a series of mini document based questions from the DBQ Project, the students will be able to explain the reasons why Japan attacked Pearl Harbor by completing and analyzing the DBQ’s and writing a Guided Essay entitled: “Why Did the Japanese Attack Pearl Harbor?” with the total group scoring at least a 75% on the DBQ Essay Scoring Guide rubric.

3. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Essential Questions: What were the causes of World War II? Is American foreign policy motivated by ideals or self-interest? How does involvement in the world shape American society at home?

4. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS DO NOW: Students will place their books, and notebooks underneath their desks removing their DBQ prompt with essay enclosed.

5. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS LESSON CONNECTIONS:

6. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS EXPLANATION: The teacher will go over the directions for the DBQ exercise and expectations for writing the essay. Essay topic: “Why Did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor?”

7. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS GUIDED PRACTICE:

8. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS APPLICATION: Students will complete a Mini-Q Document Based Question and essay on: “Why Did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor?” While the students are answering the questions, the teacher will walk around the classroom and observe the students. Thus a (Classroom observation) formative assessment will be utilized. In addition, the teacher will engage students in a one on one conversation to ensure their understanding of the lesson. Thus a (Student Conference) formative assessment will also be utilized.

9. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS SYNTHESIS

10. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS SWAT: Given a graphic organizer and instruction, the students will be able to describe the causes of the rise in totalitarianism in Europe after World War I and the causes which brought about World War II by analyzing and explaining at least three of these causes in a power point presentation with 80% accuracy. NJCCCS: 6.1.12.D.11.a: Evaluate the effectiveness of international agreements following World War I in preventing international disputes during the 1920s and 1930s. 6.1.12.D.11.a: Analyze the roles of various alliances among nations and their leaders in the conduct and outcomes of the World War II. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1

11. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS SWAT: Given a graphic organizer, the students will be able to evaluate the pros and cons of American neutrality during World War II preparing for a Socratic Circle by analyzing at least two advantages and two disadvantages of American neutrality during World War II with 80% accuracy. STANDARDS: 6.1.12.D.11.a: Analyze the roles of various alliances among nations and their leaders in the conduct and outcomes of the World War II. 6.1.12.D.11.b: Compare and contrast different perspectives about how the United States should respond to aggressive policies and actions taken by other nations at this time. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1

12. AMERICAN HISTORY II (HONORS) ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What were the causes of World War II? Is American foreign policy motivated by ideals or self-interest?

13. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS DO-NOW: Students will gather into their groups to work on finishing touches before presenting. Timer Set: 2 Minutes panning in groups 2 Minutes panning out (Student facilitator leads class discussion)

14. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS SECONDARY DO-NOW: Working in groups, students will discuss/address the following question: Think of the war in Afghanistan and Iraq. What are the pros and cons of American involvement in the war? Is it merely to fulfill the mission of former President George Bush who stated that we were waging a war on terrorism? How is the war on terrorism different from World War II? Explain.

15. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS HOMEWORK: Quiz on material learned thus far in the class next class period. Students will continue to read Weber’s work: “The Good War Myth of World War II” http://www.ihr.org/news/weber_ww2_may08.html and prepare for a Socratic Circle to be conducted in class on Thursday, October 2 nd. Students will explore the tumultuous relationship between Native Americans and other white groups blossomed throughout time culminating in the issues of World War II to reign freedom globally. This will be accomplished by having students write an essay in which they compare and contrast each of these groups and time periods with the theme of respect.

16. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS LESSON CONNECTIONS: Review how economics and the Great Depression brought about a rise in totalitarian dictators globally. Review events prior to the 1930’s which led to a rise in totalitarian dictators. Review the causes of World War II Set up anchor chart on key components to take into account when presenting a power point in class TIMER SET: 10 Minutes

17. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS EXPLANATION: Teacher will remind students of power point expectations. Grading rubric for power point will be reviewed. Teacher will review with students’ expectation for Socratic Circle exercise including the grading rubric. Socratic Circle on formulating an opinion on American involvement in World War II to occur in class on October 2 nd. Teacher will show a You Tube video clip on American involvement in World War II entitled: “In Defense of World War II” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isAu6TteFjI

18. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS GUIDED PRACTICE: Using a graphic organizer, teacher will assist students in creating a T-Chart on the pros and cons of American neutrality during World War II. A Smart Board graphic organizer will be utilized for this purpose. Two students will be appointed to lead this part of the lesson. One student will facilitate a class wide discussion in which students share out their ideas listing the pros and cons of American neutrality during World War II. A second student will write down the notes and ideas generated by students on a suitable Smart Board graphic organizer. While the two students are facilitated class, the remaining students will set up a similar graphic organizer in their notebook. The teacher will walk around the classroom as the students are taking notes. Thus a (Classroom observation) formative assessment will be utilized. Timer Set: 16 Minutes

19. AMERICAN HISTORY I HONORS APPLICATION Working in groups, students will present verbally their power points on one of the totalitarian regimes during the 1920’s and 1930’s. Students will include the following information in their power point. Title Country Ruler/Dictator Form of government How did World War I affect your country? What conditions led to the collapse of the old government? Who supported totalitarian leaders and why? How did their dictator seize power? What reforms did the dictator bring about? Bibliographic sources utilized

20. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS APPLICATION: Students will prepare to share their power points with the class for a grade starting on Thursday, September 25 th. While the students are beginning to research on-line, the teacher will walk around the classroom and observe the students. Thus a (Classroom observation) formative assessment will be utilized. In addition, the teacher will engage in a one on one conversation with students as needed. Thus a (Student Conference) formative assessment will also be utilized. Utilizing an (exit card) formative assessment, students will identify at least three of the major causes of World War II and how it also caused a rise in totalitarianism in Europe after World War I.

21. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS APPLICATION: Students will continue to research and prepare for a Socratic Circle on formulating an opinion concerning American involvement in World War II. Socratic Circle scheduled to occur on Thursday, October 2 nd. In preparation for the Socratic Circle, students will be instructed to begin reading: “The Good War Myth of World War II” written by Mark Weber http://www.ihr.org/news/weber_ww2_may08.html

22. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS APPLICATION: As the students read the scholarly essay, they should take notes. While the students are reading, the teacher will walk around the classroom and observe the students. Thus a (Classroom observation) formative assessment will be utilized. In addition, the teacher will engage in a one on one conversation with students as needed. Thus a (Student Conference) formative assessment will also be utilized. Utilizing an (exit card assessment), the students will analyze at least two advantages and two disadvantages of American neutrality during World War II with 80% accuracy.

23. AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS SYNTHESIS: The teacher will assist students in describing how totalitarianism changed the behavior of countries during World War II. The teacher will assist students in evaluating the pros and cons of American neutrality during World War II. Timer Set: 4 Minutes

24. THE GREAT TRIALS SWAT After completing the primary reading of the Apology, the students will be able to discuss the intricacies of the trial of Socrates as well as the Grecian legal system, its laws and authority to better understand the plight of Socrates and his followers by writing and explaining at least three major problems which Socrates faced from his trial comparing and contrasting the issues which Socrates faced with how this trial might be dramatically different if it occurred today and by acting out a scene scoring a combined average rubric score of 90. NJCCCS: 6.2.8.A.3.e: Compare and contrast the American legal system and the legal systems of classical civilizations, and determine the extent to which the early systems influenced the current legal system. 6.1.4.A.9: Compare and contrast responses of individuals and groups, past and present, to violations of fundamental rights. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2

25. THE GREAT TRIALS ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Is the trial process a fair one that protects the defendant and the people? What if any modifications should be made in the trial process to make it fairer or more equitable?

26. THE GREAT TRIALS DO-NOW: Gathering into their groups, students will prepare to put on their skit. OR Working in groups, students will discuss the important points which should be kept in mind when performing a skit. An anchor chart to follow. A student facilitator will lead a brief discussion. TIMER SET: 4 Minutes

27. THE GREAT TRIALS HOMEWORK: Students will finish reading the account of the trial and death of Socrates The Apology http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/apology.html Students will distinguish between disrespect based on race and compare it to disrespect based on ignorance as it applies to the Trial of Socrates. This will be accomplished by having students write a short response in which they compare and contrast how ignorance applied to the Trial of Socrates and how it applies today when it comes to issues of disrespect. Essays due tomorrow.

28. THE GREAT TRIALS LESSON CONNECTIONS: Review importance of freedom of speech and the trial of Socrates Review important points in trial and death of Socrates Review important points from having read Plato’s Apology http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/apology.html Timer Set: 5 Minutes

29. THE GREAT TRIALS EXPLANATION: Teacher will go over the rubric governing the grading of the Trial of Socrates Skit which will be created collaboratively with the students. Timer Set: 10 Minutes

30. THE GREAT TRIALS GUIDED PRACTICE: The teacher will have the students gather into their groups to make final preparations for the Trial of Socrates skit. As students gather into their groups to make final preparations for the Trial of Socrates skit, the teacher will walk around the classroom. Thus an (Observation) formative assessment will be utilized. In addition, the teacher will engage students in a conversation, as needed; to be sure students understand expectations. Thus, a (Student Conference) formative assessment will also be utilized. Timer Set: Minutes

31. THE GREAT TRIALS GUIDED PRACTICE: The teacher will assist the students in answering the following questions based on the You Tube excerpt: “Plato: The Apology” What is Socrates accused of? Who is the Oracle and what is the role of the Oracle? Why does Socrates go to the Oracle? What does Socrates conclude from the experience? Two students will be appointed to lead this part of the lesson. The first student will engage the class in a class wide discussion calling on students to answer the above questions.

32. THE GREAT TRIALS GUIDED PRACTICE: A second student will write down the responses on a suitable Smart Board graphic organizer. The remaining students will write down the information in their notebooks. During this section of the lesson, the teacher will walk around the classroom. Thus an (Observation) formative assessment will be utilized.

33. THE GREAT TRIALS APPLICATION: The teacher will have the students gather into their groups to continue to work on creating a skit for the Trial of Socrates. As students gather into their groups to begin work on their skit both in developing their parts, brainstorming and writing up the script (in which all students will participate in this endeavor), the teacher will walk around the classroom. Thus an (Observation) formative assessment will be utilized. In addition, the teacher will engage students in a conversation, as needed; to be sure students understand expectations. Thus, a (Student Conference) formative assessment will also be utilized.

34. THE GREAT TRIALS APPLICATION: The students will script and prepare to act out a scene in which Socrates is initially confronted with the charges brought against him. Who would be present? How might Socrates react? What happens next? While students are beginning to prepare for the activity, the teacher will walk around the classroom. Thus an (Observation) formative assessment will be utilized. In addition, the teacher will engage in a one on one conversation with students. Thus a (Student Conference) formative assessment will be utilized as needed. Utilizing an (exit card) formative assessment, students will explain at least two major problems which Socrates faced from his trial and one major conclusion which Socrates reaches as a result of his trial.

35. THE GREAT TRIALS APPLICATION: The students will script and act out a scene in which Socrates is initially confronted with the charges brought against him. Who would be present? How might Socrates react? What happens next? While students are acting out a scene in which Socrates is initially confronted with the charges brought against him, the teacher will walk around the classroom. Thus an (Observation) formative assessment will be utilized. Utilizing an (exit card) formative assessment, students will write and explain at least three major problems which Socrates faced from his trial comparing and contrasting the issues which Socrates faced with how this trial might be dramatically different if it occurred today.

36. THE GREAT TRIALS SYNTHESIS: The teacher will assist the students in explaining why the Trial of Socrates had important repercussions in Ancient Greece and the significance of the Trial. The teacher will assist the student in discussing the intricacies of the trial of Socrates as well as the Grecian legal system, its laws and authority to better understand the plight of Socrates and his followers. Timer Set: 4 Minutes

37. AP US HISTORY SWAT: Given a section of the AP Practice Exam for 2014 in American History, the students will be able to analyze the various events, and people which shaped and influenced the United States by completing the examination scoring at least a 3 out of 5 on the standard AP Examination rubric.

38. AP US HISTORY SWAT: Given primary documents, the students will be able to explain the methods Penn used to attract settlers to his colony by reading and writing about methods describing at least two of them and by comparing the values of Puritans with Quakers with 90% accuracy.

39. AP US HISTORY STANDARDS: NJCCCS: 6.1.12.A.1.a: Explain how British North American colonies adapted the British governance structure to fit their ideas of individual rights, economic growth, and participatory government. RH. 9-10.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text. RH.9-10.1; Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.

40. AP US HISTORY ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How did the political, economic, and religious systems of Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans compare, and how did things change as a result of contacts among them? In what ways did European migrants transfer familiar patterns and institutions to their colonies in the Americas, and in what ways did they create new American worlds? How did Native Americans adapt to the growing presence of Europeans among them?

41. AP US HISTORY DO-NOW: Working in groups, the students will look over their notes prior to closing their notebooks, placing text and notebooks underneath their desks. TIMER SET: 4 MINUTES

42. AP US HISTORY HOMEWORK: Students will complete week of respect homework. Students will be sure to have #2 pencils with them to take a pretest (practice test) of the AP US History Examination. Students should come prepared for a quiz. In addition the students should outline Chapter #3: “The British North America”, pp. 90-100.

43. AP US HISTORY LESSON CONNECTIONS: The teacher will review yesterday’s test. The teacher will review information which students acquired from having read and listened to the lecture on Chapter #3 posted to my website. TIMER SET: 10 Minutes

44. AP US HISTORY EXPLANATION: The teacher will go over the directions for the Practice AP Exam. Timer Set: 5 Minutes

45. AP US HISTORY GUIDED PRACTICE:

46. AP US HISTORY APPLICATION: Students will complete a section of the AP Practice Exam. While the students are engaged in this activity, the teacher will walk around the classroom and observe. Thus an (observation) formative assessment will be utilized. Additionally, the teacher will engage students in a one on one conversation to check for understanding. Thus, a (student conference) formative assessment will also be utilized.

47. AP US HISTORY SYNTHESIS: Timer Set: 5 Minutes