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World History Virtual Lesson Plan Days 19 - 53

**DAYS 1-18 CAN BE FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE UNDER 'HOMEWORK AND EVENTS' - PLEASE GO TO THE CALENDER, STARTING ON MARCH 17TH FOR DAY 1**

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April 20th, 2020

Day 19: Totalitarian Leaders

Objective: Students will be able to identify totaliatarian leaders who played a role in World War 2.

 

Attachment: Rise of Dictators .pdf 

               Rise of Dictators Chart.pdf 

 

Directions: Students will be reviewing the Powerpoint on Totalitarian Leaders. posted above Students will read about Hideki Tojo, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, and Adolf Hitler. Students should read each of the PowerPoints and fill out the chart that follows. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

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April 21st, 2020

Day 20: Map of countries involved in World War 2 (Allies, Axis, Neutral)

Objective: Students will be able to identify which countries in Europe were aligned during World War 2.

Attachment: Map For WWII.pdf 

 

Directions: Students will look at the map attached. It is separated into different categories by color (Axis Countries, Axis Controlled, Axis Powers, Neutral Countries). Students are going to list the names of each country that belongs on each side on the chart that follows. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

 

Chart for Map:

 

 

Country Names 

Axis Controlled

(PINK)







Allies

(GREEN)








Neutral Countries
(YELLOW)








Axis Powers

(RED)





 

 

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April 22nd, 2020

Day 21: Causes of World War 2 PowerPoint

Objective: Students will be able to explain how the drive for power and control can lead to a world war. 

 

Attachment:WW2 Causes and Background.pdf 

 

Directions: Students will read and review the PowerPoint on the Causes of World War 2 and follow the questions that follow. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

 

Questions for PowerPoint:

  1. List the Causes of World War 2.

  2. Which Treaty placed all of the blame on Germany after World War 1?

  3. Define Totalitarianism:

  4. How did Totalitarian Leaders come to power in Europe?

  5. How did Neville Chamberlain appease Hitler? (What did he promise him?)

 

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April 23rd, 2020

Day 22: Hitler and Appeasement

Objective: Students will be able to describe how Hitler planned to take control of countries throughout Europe one by one and seize power. 

 

Attachment: Hitler & Appeasement (1).pdf 

 

Directions: Students will read about the events in Europe leading up to the beginning of the war. Students will answer the questions that follow each paragraph. This worksheet has been split over multiple days for completion. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

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April 24th, 2020

Day 23: Hitler and Appeasement 2

Objective: Students will be able to describe how Hitler planned to take control of countries throughout Europe one by one and seize power. 

 

Attachment: Hitler & Appeasement (2).pdf 

 

Directions: Students will read about the events in Europe leading up to the beginning of the war. Students will answer the questions that follow each paragraph. This worksheet has been split over multiple days for completion. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

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April 27th, 2020

Day 24: Hitler and the Anschluss (3) (Appeasement)

Objective: Students will be able to describe how Hitler planned to take control of countries throughout Europe one by one and seize power. 

Attachment: Hitler and the Anschluss 3 

Directions: Students will read about the events in Europe leading up to the beginning of the war. Students will answer questions #8-10. This worksheet has been split over multiple days for completion. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

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April 28th, 2020

Day 25: Hitler and the Anschluss (4) (Appeasement)

Objective: Students will be able to describe how Hitler planned to take control of countries throughout Europe one by one and seize power. 

Attachment: Hitler and the Anschluss (4)


Directions: Students will read about the events in Europe leading up to the beginning of the war. Students will answer questions #11-12. This worksheet has been split over multiple days for completion. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

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April 29th, 2020

Day 26: Catch Up Day 

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of concepts learned about World War 2. 

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Since March 17th, students have been given 24 days of assignments. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.

 

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April 30th, 2020

Day 27: Review 

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of concepts learned about World War 2. 

 

Directions: Students will take a short “quiz” to demonstrate their understanding of what we have learned so far in 4th MP. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability using no assignments or PowerPoints.  All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

 

Review Questions:

 

1.Which countries made up the ‘Axis Powers’?

2.Which countries made up the Allies?

3.Match the following leader with their country:

 

 

a. Hideki Tojo:

b. Neville Chamberlain & Winston Churchill

c.FDR (Franklin Roosevelt) & Truman:

d.Adolf Hitler:

e.Benito Mussolini:

f.Charles DeGaulle:

g.Joseph Stalin :

4. Which treaty placed all the blame on Germany after World War 2

5. How did Britain try to appease Hitler? Was it successful?

 

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May 1st, 2020

Day 28: War in Europe Notes

Objective: Students will be able to describe the early events in World War 2. 

Attachment: War In Europe Notes

 

Directions: Students will read the PowerPoint slides from ‘War in Europe’ - Students will answer the questions that follow to demonstrate their understanding.All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

 

Questions for ‘War in Europe’ PowerPoint: 

  1. Which two countries joined together using a ‘Non-Aggression Pact’?

  2. What was the agreement made with the ‘Non-Aggression Pact’?

  3. What event OFFICIALLY started World War 2?

  4. Which countries did Hitler conquer with his Blitzkrieg method of war?

  5. What took place on June 14th, 1940?

  6. How did Hitler betray the Non-Aggression Pact?

  7. How did the United States decide to react to news of the war in Europe?

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May 4th, 2020

Day 29: Pearl Harbor 

Objective: Students will be able to list the causes and effects ofthe Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor.

Attachment: Pearl Harbor PowerPoint

Directions: Students will read the attached powerpoint titled 'Pearl Harbor PowerPoint'. Students should pay special attention to words in yellow as it is key information.  When finished reading and reviewing the powerpoint, answer the questions that follow. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

 

Questions for Pearl Harbor PowerPoint:

1. What are the 3 Causes of the attack at Pearl Harbor?

2.When (Day and Time) was the attack at Pearl Harbor?

3.Why do you think the Japanese planned the attack for that specific day of the week and time? (Think about what the soldiers would have been doing...)

4. What is a kamikaze?

5. How did the United States get involved in a world war after declaring war on Japan?

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May 5th, 2020

Day 30: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about World War II. 

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing. 

Missing Homework

 

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May 6th, 2020

Day 31: Pearl Harbor

Objective: Students will be able to list the causes and effects ofthe Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor.

Attachment: Pearl Harbor Fact Sheet

                      Pearl Harbor Answer Sheet

 

Directions: Students will read the Pearl Harbor Fact Sheet attached above. In this article, students will read and overview with details about the attack at Pearl Harbor. Students will use the information from the article to answer questions 1-8 on the 'Pearl Harbor Answer Sheet' attached above. This assignment will be completed on Friday, May 8th. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

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May 7th, 2020

Day 32: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about World War II. 

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet.  Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing. 

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May 8th, 2020

Day 33: Pearl Harbor

Objective: Students will be able to list the causes and effects ofthe Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor.

Attachment: Pearl Harbor Fact Sheet

                      Pearl Harbor Answer Sheet 

Directions: Students will read the Pearl Harbor Fact Sheet attached above. In this article, students will read and overview with details about the attack at Pearl Harbor. Students will use the information from the article to answer questions 9-17 on the 'Pearl Harbor Answer Sheet' attached above. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

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May 11th, 2020

Day 34: Doris Miller

Objective: Students will be able to identify Doris Miller as a hero and explain why he was view this way by many after the attack at Pearl Harbor. 

Attachment: Doris Miller

Directions: Students will complete the worksheet on ‘Doris Miller’. Students will first read the article about Doris Miller and then answer the questions #1-5 ONLY. Students DO NOT need to answer question 6 or 7. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

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May 12th, 2020

Day 35: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about World War II. 

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet.  Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing. 

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May 13th, 2020

Day 36: Pearl Harbor Review

Objective: Students will be able to list the causes and effects ofthe Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor.

 

Directions: Students will complete the review assignment on Pearl Harbor. Answer the questions using information learned from our assignments completed between last week and this week. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

 

Review Questions:

  1. Why is Doris Miller a hero in the Pearl Harbor attack?

  2. List the 3 causes of the Pearl Harbor attack.

  3. What is unique about the time and day of the Pearl Harbor attack? Why did the Japanese choose to attack this time?

  4. What are Kamikazes?

  5. How did the other countries in the war respond once the U.S. declared war on Japan?

  6. How many people were killed in the attack at Pearl Harbor?

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May 14th, 2020

Day 37: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about World War II. 

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet.  Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing. 

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May 15th, 2020

Day 38: America in the War PowerPoint

Objective: Students will be able to describe the role that America played in the war. 

Attachment: America in the War PowerPoint

 

Directions: Students will review the PowerPoint about ‘America in the War’. Please pay special attention to the words in red as that is key information. When finished reviewing the slides, please answer the questions that follow. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

 

Questions for ‘America in the War’:

  1. How did Winston Churchill respond to America joining the war? What did he suggest they do?

  2. What happened to Mussolini? How did that affect Italy in the war?

  3. What became a turning point in the war?

  4. What is Operation Overlord?

  5. How did the war in Europe end? (Think about what happened in 1945….)

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May 18th, 2020

Day 39: D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy Reading

Objective: Students will describe the causes and effects of the D-Day Invasion in Normandy, France on the Axis and Allied Powers. 

 

Attachment: D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy

 

Directions: Students will read the Duckster’s Article on ‘The Invasion of Normandy’. Students will answer the questions that follow. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

 

D-Day: Invasion of Normandy Questions:

  1. What happened on June 6th, 1944?

  2. Why did the Allied forces choose France as a location for the invasion?

  3. Why were the German forces less prepared for the invasion?

  4. Describe the different stages of the attack.

  5. Who was successful in the invasion? What was the result?

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May 19th, 2020

Day 40: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about World War II. 

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet.  Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing. 

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May 20th, 2020

Day 41: Holocaust PowerPoint (Part 1)

Objective: Students will be able to define 'genocide' and explain how the Germans were able to target and single out the Jewish population.

Attachment: Holocaust PowerPoint

 

Directions: Students will review slides # 1-7 on the Holocaust PowerPoint. Pay special attention to the words in purple as it is key information for understanding the topic. When finished reading and reviewing the slides, please answer the questions that follow. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

 

Questions for Holocaust (Part 1):

  1. What is ‘Genocide’?

  2. When did the Holocaust take place? *Remember: this genocide took place DURING the same time as World War 2 *

  3. List  5 groups that were targeted during the Holocaust.

  4. The Nuremberg Laws were the first steps in the Holocaust. How did they affect the Jewish population?

  5. Summarize in 3-4 sentences what took place during Kristallnacht. 

  6. What was the significance of the Star of David?

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May 21st, 2020

Day 42: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about World War II. 

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet.  Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing. 

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May 22nd, 2020

Day 43: Holocaust PowerPoint (Part 2)

Objective: Students will be able to compare and contrast death and labor camps and explain how Jews and other targeted groups were treated during the Holocaust.

 

Attachments: Holocaust PowerPoint

 

Directions: Students will review slides # 8-15 on the Holocaust PowerPoint. Pay special attention to the words in purple as it is key information for understanding the topic. When finished reading and reviewing the slides, please answer the questions that follow. All answers can be emailed to: [email protected] - This assignment must be submitted by 10:00 PM the day after it is ASSIGNED.

 

Questions for the Holocaust PowerPoint (Part 2):

  1. What is the difference between death and labor camps? Why were they particular about choosing which people went to which camp?

  2. What are the most well known camps?

  3. How many people were estimated to be killed during the Holocaust? List 4 ways that these people could have been killed.

  4. How was the killing and extermination of millions able to last for so long? (Think about what was known about the Holocaust by other countries?

  5. What happened to those main people who helped Hitler and the Germans during the Holocaust?

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May 25, 2020

Day 44

Memorial Day! Enjoy your day off.

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May 26th, 2020

Day 45: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about World War II. 

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.

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May 27th, 2020

Day 46: Holocaust RAFT

Objective: Students will be able to create a writing sample from the viewpoint of someone who experienced or was a part of the Holocast. 

 

Attachment: 

 

Directions: You will be completing a RAFT (Writing Activity) on the Holocaust. You will be acting as if you were somehow involved in the Holocaust and informing others of what is going on (Options will be given below). Write about your experiences and knowledge of the Holocaust as the group you choose in 5-10 sentences. Use details from the Holocaust PowerPoint to help you.

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May 28th, 2020

Day 47: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about World War II.

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.

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May 29th, 2020

Day 48: War in Pacific PowerPoint (Part 1)

Objective: Students will be able to describe how the war in the pacific favored the Americans and led to the end of the war. 

Attachment: War in Pacific PowerPoint

Directions: Students will review slides # 1-6 on the War in Pacific PowerPoint PowerPoint. Pay special attention to the words in purple as it is key information for understanding the topic. When finished reading and reviewing the slides, please answer the questions that follow.

 

 

Questions for comprehension:

 

  1. Besides Europe, where was World War 2 being fought?

  2. Which two American bases were also attacked the same day as Pearl Harbor?

  3. How were Filipinos treated after Americans were told to leave, what is this event known as?

  4. What happened during the Battle of Midway?

  5. Define Island Hopping.

 

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June 1st, 2020

Day 49: War in the Pacific PowerPoint (Part 2)

Objective: Students will be able to describe how the war in the pacific favored the Americans and led to the end of the war. 

Attachment: War in Pacific PowerPoint 

Directions: Students will review slides # 6-12 on the War in Pacific PowerPoint. Pay special attention to the words in purple as it is key information for understanding the topic. When finished reading and reviewing the slides, please answer the questions that follow.

 

 

Questions for War in Pacific PowerPoint (Part 2):

 

  1. Which two Japanese islands were targeted by the Americans and Allied forces?

  2. Why was Robert J. Oppenheimer important for the Allied Forces? What was his role in the war?

  3. What took place at the Potsdam Conference?

  4. What happened on August 6th, 1945?

  5. What happened on August 9th, 1945?

  6. When did Japan officially sign the surrender document and end World War 2?

 

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June 2nd, 2020

Day 50: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about World War II.

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.

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June 3rd, 2020

Day 51: End of the War

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of essential questions learned during our World War II unit.

 

Directions: Think about all of the information we learned during the World War 2 Unit (including Pearl Harbor, the Holocaust, Atomic Bomb attack, etc.) Do you think that winning a war is worth the millions of lives that were lost? Why or why not - explain in 3-5 sentences.

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June 4th, 2020

Day 52: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of topics learned about World War II.

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.

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June 5th, 2020

Day 53: End of the War

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of essential questions learned during our World War II unit.

 

Directions: Think about the decision of the Americans to drop the atomic bomb. Why do you think the scientists who created the atomic bomb and President Truman faced a moral dilemma when it came to dropping the bomb? Answer in 3-5 sentences.

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June 8th, 2020

Day 54: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of essential questions learned during our World War II unit.

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.

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June 9th, 2020

Day 55: Current Event

Objective: Students will be able to describe the events going on locally and throughout the world on this day in 2020. 

 

Attachment: Current Event Article

 

Directions: Students will read and review the attached Current Event article. Although no questions need to be formally addressed and sent, students should think about the event that is taking place and how it affects their everyday life. If you have any questions about the article or would like to discuss your thoughts about the event further, please email me at [email protected]

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June 10th, 2020

Day 56: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of essential questions learned during our World War II unit.

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.

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June 11th, 2020

Day 57: Current Event

Objective: Students will be able to describe the events going on locally and throughout the world on this day in 2020. 

 

Attachment: Current Event Article

 

Directions: Students will read and review the attached Current Event article. Although no questions need to be formally addressed and sent, students should think about the event that is taking place and how it affects their everyday life. If you have any questions about the article or would like to discuss your thoughts about the event further, please email me at [email protected]

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June 12th, 2020

Day 58: Catch Up Day

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of essential questions learned during our World War II unit.

 

Directions: Students will use today to work on any assignments they are missing or have not completed yet. Please use this time today to work on catching yourself up. Remember, it is important to complete your assignments to pass for Marking Period 4. If you are caught up and would like to practice your skills, look under 'Additional Resources' for websites to use. Please send me an email at [email protected] if you need to know what assignments you are missing.

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June 15th, 2020

 

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