Week 15, April 26-April 30, 2021, World History: Module 16.3 New Nations in Africa

Into 5 minutes: Standards, Objectives, Agenda, Attendance, and Pledge of Allegiance

Standards: 10.1.3, 10.6.2, 10.8.3, 10.8.4, 10.8.6, 10.9.1, 10.9.2, 10.9.3, 10.9.4, 10.9.5, 10.9.8

Essential Question: How can leaders of nations unify diverse populations of people?
Objectives: SWBAT

• Identify factors affecting the success of African independence efforts. 
• Profile the tactics that Nkrumah used to liberate the Gold Coast from the British.
• Describe the independence movements of Ghana and Kenya.
• Explain civil wars and independence struggles in Congo and Angola. 
• Identify challenges facing the nations of the former Soviet Union.
• Describe Afghanistan's struggle for independence and possible role in global terrorism. 

Session 1

Introduction 5 minutes: (Screencast) 

GRWB 20 minutes: 16.3 New Nations in Africa

GRWB 20 minutes: 16.4 Conflicts in the Middle East 

Session 2 

Introduction:(screencast) 

Warm up 15 minutes: Review what you have learned so far in Module 16 The Colonies Become New Nations. Maybe write a summary in a paragraph or two.

Vocabulary Review 20 minutes: Student online ebook- Module 16 Close/Review

GRWB 20 minutes: Module 16.5 Central Asia Struggles 

Session 3 

Quiz 35 minutes: Module 16 The Colonies Become New Nations Quiz 

Closing 5 minutes: Review and submit work to google classroom. 

Week 14, April 19-23, 2021, World History: Module 16.2 Southeast Asian Nations Gain Independence, 16.3 New Nations in Africa, &16.4 Conflicts in the Middle East.

Into 5 minutes: Standards, Objectives, Agenda, Attendance, and Pledge of Allegiance

Standards: 10.1.3, 10.4.3, 10.4.4, 10.9.6, 10.9.7, 10.9.8, HREP. 2 HREP.4

Essential Question: How can leaders of nations unify diverse populations of people?

Objectives: SWBAT

• Describe the independence of Colonies during the Cold War. 
• Identify factors affecting the success of African independence efforts. 
• Profile the tactics that Nkrumah used to liberate the Gold Coast from the British.
• Describe the independence movements of Ghana and Kenya.
• Explain civil wars and independence struggles in Congo and Angola. 

Lesson Introduction and Lecture: Screencast (watch in two parts if its too long)
Session 1 

Lecture 25 minutes: Soviet Union and American Dominance 
(Optional) Nuke Map: Nuke Map
Videos 20 minutes:  Nuclear Tests  and Arms Race 

1. Where were the first atomic bombs detonated?
2. How many nuclear bomb tests have been conducted between 1945-1998?
3. How many countries and which countries have nuclear weapons?
4. Which country has tested the most?
5. What did you notice happening when the U.S. or U.S.S.R. tested a large amount of nuclear weapons close to one another?
6. When did the U.S.S.R. stop testing and why?

Questions 10 minutes: 16.2 p. 625 #1-2
Lesson 2 Assessment 30 minutes: 16.2 #1-7 p. 627

Session 2 

Warm Up 10 minutes: What do you think globalization and cultural imperialism mean?

Extra Credit Assignment: Watch a film from the list, complete the film worksheet

GRWB 20 minutes: 16.3 New Nations in Africa

GRWB 20 minutes: 16.4 Conflicts in the Middle East 

Session 3

Warm Up 15 minutes: Reflect on what has been covered so far in Module 15 and Module 16.1-2. What do you know? What do you understand better? What would you still like to know?

Test (open note/ book) 45 minutes: Module 15 Cold War Conflicts Test 

Closing 10 minutes: Turn in all work to google classroom in a thorough and timely manner. 

Week 13, April 12-16, 2021, World History: Module 15.1 Cold War: Superpowers Face Off, 15.2 Communists Take Power in China, & 15.3 Wars in Korea and Vietnam

Into 5 minutes: Standards, Objectives, Agenda, Attendance, and Pledge of Allegiance

Standards: 10.7.3, 10.8.1, 10.8.3, 10.8.4, 10.8.5, 10.8.6, 10.9.1

Essential Questions: Why did the Allies win World War II?  How can leaders of nations unify diverse populations of people?

Objectives: SWBAT

• Organize information comparing and contrasting the damage in Europe and Japan
• Identify key terms and people related to the end of World War II
• Analyze why many Europeans began to favor communism
• Form opinions about the decision to try and convict Japanese and Germans
• Describe the independence of Colonies
• Organize information regarding conflicts between the U.S. and Cuba, Nicaragua, and Iran.
• Identify key terms and people regarding the Cold War.
• Analyze causes of the Iran/Iraq War. 

Session 1

Animated Data Visualization Video 

1. Which battle in the Pacific did the U.S. experience the highest casualties?

2. Which country experienced the highest casualties during World War II?

3. Where did the Germans experience the highest death toll during World War II?

4. How did civilian deaths compare with war deaths? 

5. What did you learn from the video?

Lecture 20 minutes: Development of the Cold War.

Video 20 minutes:  Cold War Video

1. What was the Cold War?

2. What was the fear of both sides?

3. What could the next war become?

4. What are spheres of Influence?

5. What is the Iron Curtain?

6. Why did Silly Putty win the Cold War?

7. Why did the United States have an advantage?

Session 2 

Assessment 30 minutes: Communists Take Power in China- Module 15.2 #1-6 p. 577

Session 3 

Assessment 30 minutes: Wars in Korea and in Vietnam- Module 15.3 #1-7 p. 585 

Closing 5 minutes: You have finished Week 2 of Distant Learning.

Week 12, April 5-9, 2021, World History: Module 14.5 Europe and Japan in Ruins & 15.1 Cold War Super Powers Face Off

 Into 5 minutes: Standards, Objectives, Agenda, Attendance, and Pledge of Allegiance

Standards: 10.7.3, 10.8.1, 10.8.3, 10.8.4, 10.8.5, 10.8.6, 10.9.1

Essential Questions: Why did the Allies win World War II?

Objectives: SWBAT

• Organize information on which battle during WWII was the most important.
• Identify key terms and people related to WWII
• Synthesize how governments gather support for War efforts
• Analyze whether or not governments should have the power to limit citizens rights
• From opinions related to the decision to use the atomic bomb

Session 1 

Warm Up 10 minutes: Review study guide and come up with as many things as you can that you are unsure about. 

Review 15 minutes: Instructor will go over study guide.

Assessment 25 minutes: Module 14.5 #1-6
Review Game 35 minutes: Students will review for test via quiz game.

Session 2

Warm Up 15 minutes: Review Study Guide and clear tables.

Test 40 minutes: Students take Unit Test.
Reading 15 minutes: Summarize p. 559CC15-1-2

Session 3 

Assessment 30 minutes:  Students complete 15.1 #1-7 p. 571

Closing 5 minutes: Review objectives and agenda.