Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Week 16, Syllabus

Mr. Ditzenberger-U.S. History
Lesson: The War Abroad and at Home Time: Week 16, May 5th-9th Unit: World War 2
Objectives:
1. Students will memorize the significant events leading to the end of WW2.
2. Students will discuss the morality of dropping the atomic bomb.
3. Students will list the important events following WW2 and leading to the Cold War.
4. Students will learn about the impact of WW2 in Singapore.

Monday
1. Victory in Europe
2. Read Chapters 28, Sections 1 and 2. Quiz on Thursday.

Tuesday
1. Socratic Seminar

Wednesday
1. Test-WW2

Thursday
1. Quiz on Chapters 28, Sections 1 and 2.
2. Chapters 28, Sections 3 and 4
3. Homework Read Chapter 29, Sections 1 and 2 for Monday.

Friday
1. Fort Siloso

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

WW2 Test Review

M/C-short name of Nat Soc Party, meaning of Fuehrer, country's defeat that led to WW2 in Europe, the extend of Japan's empire, Hitler's non-aggression pact, French port city that led to isolated Br, Battle of Britain, Rommel, Operation Barbarossa, Pearl Harbor-basic facts, Turning point in Nazi/Soviet line, Einstein and Oppenheimer, significance of the B. of the Bulge, focus of the Yalta conference, FDR's successor

Matching-Luftwaffe, Wehrmacht, Rhineland, Appeasement, Isolationism, Empire, Blitzkrieg, Maginot Line, Neutrality Acts, Lend-Lease, Embargo, Kamikaze, Enola Gay, Operation Overlord, Internment Camp, Propaganda, Fascism, Panzer, Nanking, D-Day
Short Answer-arrange European countries in order of their defeat by the Nazis, 2 reasons for Hitler's rise to power, three Axis powers, three most significant Allied countries and their leaders, Hirohito and Tojo, Dec 7, '41, a-bomb cities

Paragraph-choose from the following topics-isolationism, the policy of appeasement, the belief system embodied in fascism

Map-label a blank world map with the following: a) Japan, b) U.S.A., c) Germany, d) Britain, e) France, f) Poland, g) Soviet Union (now Russia), h) China, i) Indo-China (Southeast Asia), j) Philippines, k) Hawaii, l) Midway, m) Iwo Jima, n) Normandy, o) Paris, p) Moscow, q) London, r) Tokyo, s) Nagasaki/Hiroshima t) Suez Canal.

Monday, April 28, 2008

Debate-Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Read the following. Prepare for a Socratic Seminar on Tuesday.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debate_over_the_atomic_bombings_of_Hiroshima_and_Nagasaki

Truman and the Hiroshima Cult, Chapter 8-"What if the Bomb Had Not Been Used?" http://www.questiaschool.com/read/23188887 . If you can't read it from questia, check out my website at: http://ditzenberger.googlepages.com/home and go to the bottom of the page where you will find a Word doc that you can open. Thanks!

Notes can be brought to class to help with the Socratic Seminar. Your ticket in to the class will include:

1) a paragraph answering the question-was it the right choice to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

2) three universal questions. A universal question helps apply the situation to people and nations that transcend the particular time and place in which this historical event occured.

Friday, April 25, 2008

Week 15, Syllabus

Mr. Ditzenberger-U.S. History
Lesson: The War Abroad and at Home Time: Week 15, April 28th –May 2nd Unit: World War 2
Objectives:
1. Students will evaluate the policies of the U.S. toward the Japanese and the contributions of Japanese during the war.
2. Students will explain how the Axis powers lost to the Allied powers.
3. Students will account for the downfall of the Japanese empire.

Monday
1. Finish Japanese-American Relocation video (17:00)
2. WWII Europe (42-43)
3. Homework: Chapter 27, Section 3-complete #s 3, 4 (a, b, and c), and 5 on page 820.

Tuesday
1. Lecture: WWII-Pacific 43-45
2. Homework-read Chapter 27, Section 4. Prepare for quiz.

Wednesday
1. Quiz?
2. Lecture: Victory in Europe
3. Test Review

Thursday
1. Labor Day

Friday
1. Labor Day

Week 15, Syllabus

Mr. Ditzenberger-Economics
Lessons: Taxes and Government Spending Time: Week 14, April 21st-25th Unit: Government and the Economy
Objectives:
1. Students will compare the various revenue streams for the American federal government.

Monday
1. Lecture, Chapter 14, Section 2, Federal Taxes

Tuesday
1. Senior Trip

Wednesday
1. Senior Trip

Thursday.
1. Labor Day

Friday.
1. Labor Day

Friday, April 18, 2008

Week 14, Syllabus

Mr. Ditzenberger-U.S. History
Lesson: The War Abroad and at Home Time: Week 14, April 21-25 Unit: World War 2
Objectives:
1. Students will present biographies of the major leaders during WW2 and how they came to power.
2. Students will list the key events of early WW2 fighting.
3. Students will analyze the success of WW2 foreign policy.
4. Students will list the key battles of the Pacific that led to the eventual American victory.
5. Students will evaluate the policies of the U.S. toward the Japanese and the contributions of Japanese during the war.

Monday
1. Turn in page 789 homework.
2. Presentations-20 minutes.
3. Lecture-WW2, 39-41
4. Homework: Read Section 3. Complete section 3 and 4-a, b, and c on page 795.

Tuesday
1. Lecture-WW2 foreign policy
2. Read Chapter 27, section 1. Complete 3-a, b, and c on page 806.

Wednesday
1. Lecture: Pacific Tide Turns
2. Read Chapter 27, Section 2.

Thursday
1. Quiz?
2. Japanese Relocation Video.

Friday
1. WWII Europe (42-43)
2. Homework: Chapter 27, Section 3-complete #s 3, 4 (a, b, and c), and 5 on page 820.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Week 13, Syllabus

Mr. Ditzenberger-U.S. History
Lesson: Causes of World War 2
Time: Week 13, April 14-18
Unit: World War 2
Objectives:
1. Students will list and explain the different “isms” of the 20th century and demagogues who led the world into WW2.
2. Students will profile the political and military leaders of WW2.
3. Students will summarize the main events in Europe during the critical years of 1939-1941.

Monday
1. Causes of WW2-isms
2. Homework: Define and Explain-1, 2, and 4-a,b, and c on page 778

Tuesday
1. Causes of WW2-Nazi Germany
2. Read Section 2. Mr. D. quiz tomorrow with notes.

Wednesday
1. Mr. D. quiz from section 2-with notes.
2. Causes of WW2-Japan
3. Read Section 3. Complete #3, Comparing on page 789.

Thursday
1. Figures of World War 2-Stalin, Mussolini, Churchill, Roosevelt, Hitler, Tojo. Make a poster, resume, news broadcast, an inauguration speech, game show format, or some other creative presentation form. Any form of the presentation must include a general history of the leader’s life that explain how they rose to their position or power.
2. Read Section 3. Complete section 3 and 4-a,b, and c on page 795.

Friday
1. WW2, 39-41
2. Read Chapter 27, section 1. Complete 3-a, b, and c on page 806.

Monday, April 7, 2008

1930s Scavenger Hunt

Instructions-Students will be divided into groups of three. Each person, individually, finds 10 of the 30 photographs. The pictures are put together in a presentation and, if time permits, we will vote on the best presentation. Voting will be based on the quality and the organization of the photographs. The photographs need to be arranged in categories with a title page introducing each new category. The team that wins gets extra credit points on the assignment (12/10 points). Each team will get a 10/10 if they find all thirty pictures.


Work of art by the WPA
Glenn Miller
dust bowl (cloud)
TVA
wing musicians of the 1930s
Woody Guthrie
worker’s strike of the 1930s
Marian Anderson
okies
Joe DiMaggio


Father Coughlin
“Gone With the Wind”
dust bowl (house)
Dr. Francis Townsend
Huey Long
Bonny and Clyde
Tommy Dorsey
FDR’s inaugural address-1933
John Steinbeck
CCC


Jesse Owens
Fireside Chat
Eleanor Roosevelt
Florence Owens Thompson
American Gothic
Bob Hope
Mary McLeod Bethune
Benny Goodman
Blue Eagle
John Dillinger

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Test Review-1930s

1930s Test Review
M/C: demagogues, 1st 100 days, fireside chats, entertainment and entertainers of the '30s, criminals, 3 Rs of the New Deal, be generally familiar with the New Deal programs such as the SEC, CCC, WPA, 2nd election of FDR, America's pastime, Social Security, folk music (from Ch 25), FDR and the Supreme Court.
Paragraph Answers-Demagogues of the 1930s, the effects of the New Deal

Friday, April 4, 2008

Week 12 Syllabus

Mr. Ditzenberger-U.S. History
Lesson: The New Deal and 30s News
Time: Week 12, April 7-11
Unit: Post Crash to Pre-War
Objectives:
1. Students will answer the question-what is
2. Students will compare the positive and negative effects of the New Deal.
3. Students will gauge the effectiveness of the New Deal.
4. Students will review the main ideas covered in the class and book.
5. Students will be assessed regarding their understanding of the main ideas, people, events, and movements of the New Deal era.

Monday
1. Turn in Homework: Read Chapter 25, Section 4. Complete 4: a, b, and c on page 763
2. News of the 30s continued.
3. Complete 1-5 on Understanding Main Ideas on page 765. Also, Choose two of the thinking critically questions and write a one paragraph answer for each question.

Tuesday
1. Internet Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday
1. 2nd New Deal-Lecture (New Deal Pictures and Testimonies if time permits)

Thursday
1. 2nd New Deal Lecture/Jeopardy Review

Friday
1. Test

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Fireside Chat-Guided Reading Questions

1. What is FDR’s tone throughout the address?
2. Why were even sound banks having difficulty providing their customers their deposits?
3. Provide two examples of analogies (metaphors or similes) that FDR uses.
4. How does he compliment Congress? What effect do you think his compliment had on the American public?
5. What reason does FDR provide to ensure that the currency that is being distributed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is sound?
6. According to FDR, what is the basic or undermining problem that Americans found themselves in regarding the financial system?
a. the banking system b. corrupt bankers c. fear and a lack of confidence

4th Quarter Project

U.S. History
Fourth Quarter Project-Due May 16th
Interview
Interview someone in your family or a close friend who was somehow involved or directly affected by WW2, the Korean War, or Vietnam. A two to four page written transcript of the interview must be submitted along with a two page report related to one of the topics in the interview (The Bay of Pigs, The Battle of Inchon, Pearl Harbor, etc.). If your subject is not able to provide detailed, first-hand information of their account, then choose another subject or one of the project options.

Project
PROJECT OPTIONS-all pre-approvals must be the 11th of April

1. A model
Build a model of a World War II plane, ship, vehicle, etc. Your model must include a two paged, typed report about the model. (What is it? What were its technical specifications? What was its role in WWII? What was its history?) Models must be approved before assembly begins. Bring the unassembled model in to Mr. D. before you begin. Models that are not approved before assembly will not be accepted. You will be given detailed project requirements and instructions when you bring in your unassembled model.

2. A diorama
Build a diorama or scene from World War II. Dioramas must be pre-approved by Mr. D.
Explain what your diorama will depict and how you plan to build it. Your diorama must include a two paged, typed report. You will be given detailed project requirements and instructions when you present your plan.

3. A poster
Make a poster about some aspect of World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Your poster must be large, visual, colorful, and contain abundant historically accurate information. Poster topics must be specific. General topics like "World War II" will not be accepted. Poster topics must be approved by Mr. D. in advance.

4. A board game
Invent and design a board game about some aspect of World War II. Your game must include a
playing board, pieces, and instructions for play. Your board game must include a two paged, typed report. You can do a variation of an existing game (e.g. World War II chess, or Vietnam War Monopoly), but do not simply steal an existing game. That would be plagiarism. You must have your game idea approved in advance.

5. A 3D map of a World War II, the Korean War or The Vietnam War battle
Make a large, colorful 3 dimensional map of a battle (land or sea), showing units and positions.
Your map must include a two paged, typed report about the battle. You must have your map approved in advance.

6. Other?
You can discuss other ideas with Mr. D. All alternative project ideas must be submitted in writing and signed by Mr. D.


















WORLD WAR II, the Korean or the Vietnam War MODEL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Assemble your model, being sure that it is painted in historically accurate colors. Large areas such as airplane
wing and body surfaces, ships, tank bodies, etc. need to be spray painted for even coverage. Smaller details such
as human figures (including pilots), propeller points, engine cowlings, etc. can be neatly brush painted. (It’s
usually easier to spray paint large parts before assembly.) Don’t forget any decals that come with the model.
2. Write a two paged, typed paper. Explain what your model is and what part it played in World War II, the Korean
or the Vietnam War. Remember to write in your own words and cite your sources. Plagiarism has no place in
any writing you turn in with your name on it.
3. Check your project against the rubric provided.

WORLD WAR II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War DIORAMA INSTRUCTIONS

1. Research your diorama. Build an authentic scene using realistic material. Be sure to avoid juvenile materials
such as popsicle sticks, Legos, Lincoln Logs, etc. The scene should have a realistic feel. Cute won’t get too
many points.
2. Write a two paged, typed, paper. Explain what your diorama is and what part it played in World
War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Remember to write in your own words and cite your sources.
Plagiarism has no place in any writing you turn in with your name on it.
3. Check your project against the rubric provided.

WORLD WAR II, the Korean War or Vietnam War POSTER INSTRUCTIONS

1. Research your subject and present your information in a visually interesting way. Be sure to include pictures and
other graphics as appropriate. Mount your poster on a firm backing. Tri-fold presentation boards aren’t required,
but they do give the best look to your poster.
2. Be sure your information is typed, and proofread it.
3. Be careful of stickers and other artwork. They are fine, but they must be historically accurate and appropriate to
your subject. The wrong artwork will cost you points.
4. Remember to write in your own words and cite your sources. Plagiarism has no place in any writing you turn in
with your name on it. You need to include a Works Cited page on the back of your poster.
5. Check your project against the rubric provided.

WORLD WAR II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War Board Game INSTRUCTIONS

1. The board game must teach historical information about World War 2, the Korean War or the Vietnam War.
2. The materials used must be of quality material-no flimsy poster board paper should be used for the game.
3. Creativity, neatness, and conventional accuracy must be demonstrated.
4. Include instructions.
5. Write a two paged, typed paper. Explain what your diorama is and what part it played in World War II, the
Korean War or the Vietnam War. Remember to write in your own words and cite your sources. Plagiarism has
no place in any writing you turn in with your name on it.
6. Check your project against the rubric provided.

WORLD WAR II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War 3D Map INSTRUCTIONS

1. The map must focus on one of the battles from World War 2, the Korean War or the Vietnam War.
2. The map must be accurate.
3. The map must show detail, such as troop movements, significant targets, fronts, flow of the battle, etc.
4. Write a two paged, typed paper. Explain what your map is and what part it played in World War II, the Korean
War or the Vietnam War. Remember to write in your own words and cite your sources. Plagiarism has no place
in any writing you turn in with your name on it.
5. Check your project against the rubric provided.