1. WORLD WAR II: OVERVIEW MARCH 12 & 13, 2015

5. WORLD WAR II: OVERVIEW Objective: SWBAT analyze and prepare a poster project through internet research. Purpose: To examine how the rise of certain leaders and the acceptance of the public/society can lead to many sudden political changes. Standard(s): 2.13 Historical Thinking Skill: Analyze & Synthesis

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS: SEMESTER 2 DISCIPLINE PLAN & PROCEDURES  Use of cellphone / mp3 device: I will grant the use of the cellphone or mp3 device during SPECIFIC segments of the lesson. 1. Warm-up: No! 2. Activity: Foldable’s, in-class work: YES! 3. Lecture Notes, Video Notes, Picture Analysis & Discussion: No! 4. Assessment / Assignment (depends): YES! 5. Closure/Exit Slip: No! Failure to comply with rules or directions WILL result in disciplinary actions.  Classroom Behavior & Participation Update: I will both REWARD and PUNISH Classroom Behavior & Participation with points. I will REWARD based on participation, raising hand, discussion, answering questions, and good behavior. I will PUNISH based on classroom disruption, insubordination, off-task behavior, not following rules / procedures, etc.  www.Remind.com will be used this semester as a tool to allow me to remind YOU when assignments may be due, upcoming tests, and other general things of importance to the class and YOUR education. www.Remind.com This will be a required assignment.  Use of Notebooks: Notebooks will be assigned to each and every student and will be color coded based on classroom period. Notebooks will be retrieved prior to the warm-up and returned after the closure. Notebooks DO NOT need to be taken home. They can stay in the classroom.  Late Policy: Late assignments will result in ½ off after the due date.

8. WARM-UP: CNN STUDENT NEWS Receive Notebook and write NAME & CLASS PERIOD # on the front (if possible) and back. Write down 5 IMPORTANT facts as you watch the video. 1 point = 1 correctly written fact. I need to see at least (a minimum of) 5 facts.

9. - Germany's initial forays in World War II were vastly successful, largely thanks to the form of attack they pioneered, called blitzkrieg ("Lightning War"), which combined air and land attacks plus the element of surprise. This approach resulted in rapid victories in Poland, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, and France. What types of tactical advantages did these early victories give Germany? Use pp. 809 to help answering the question. WARM-UP: QUICKWRITE & DISCUSSION

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11. - Hitler Becomes Chancellor: Hitler’s promises gradually won him large following. 1932 Nazi party became largest group in Reichtag (lower house of German Parliament). Suspended freedom of speech & press. Storm troopers (Brownshirts) waged violence against those who opposed Hitler. ACTIVITY: WWII - OVERIVEW

12. - Germany Rearms: Nazi’s secretly spent money on rearming and expanding armed forces in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Hired unemployed workers to build massive public buildings & highway networks. Unemployment fell to zero. ACTIVITY: WWII - OVERIVEW

13. - Germany Expands: Annexed Austria. Invaded Czechoslovakia. Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister, met with Hitler to resolve issue. Issued policy of appeasement – Giving in to competitor’s demands in order to keep the peace.

14. - Had more people / soldiers than the Axis. Weren’t as spread out. Had the Soviet Union on their side. Had the U.S.  High production capacity & supply. Prepared for war. Firm control of a lot of land. Had a wartime economy already in place. Not prepared for the war. Had to hold off the Axis Powers while waiting for the U.S. to gain strength. U.S. entered the conflict. Hitler’s attempt to take on too many responsibilities/made decisions his generals should have. Attacked Russia  Led to war on “two-fronts”. StrengthsWeaknesses Allies StrengthsWeaknesses Axis Powers

15. - Watch video. Take 3 notes per leader: 1. Joseph Stalin 2. Adolf Hitler 3. Benito Mussolini 4. Hideki Tojo VIDEO: WORLD WAR II: LEADERS

16. - 1. Receive Worksheet. 2. Answer worksheet front & back. 3. Due by end of class. WORLD WAR II CROSSWORD PUZZLE Closure: (On Notebook) What was one thing learned today in class? Why do you think this is important to know?

17. POST-LESSON ANNOUNCEMENTS : EXTRA CREDIT & HOMEWORK 1. Receive TEN (10) Extra Credit points if you bring in ONE (1) unopened box of Tissue Paper. Only ONE (1) Per Quarter Per Student. Must be Unopened & Unused. Homework: Poster Projects: Periods 1, 3, 7 – Due by Friday. Periods 2, 6, 8 – Due by Monday.