October 27-31, 2014

Monday (Oct. 27)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...examine historical events that allowed for the complete breakdown of democracy in Germany between 1933-1939. I CAN...analyze the role and responsibility of individual citizens in stopping hate and the escalation of violence. I CAN...evaluate the significance of Kristallnacht to world history and the Holocaust. I CAN...demonstrate a thorough understanding of Kristallnacht by representing the main points visually.
Daily Activities	1. Turn in Kristallnacht Project 2. Greek Jews and the Holocaust - survivor testimony     -If absent - watch PART 1 of "In the Shadow of the Acropolis"     -If absent - watch PART 2 of "In the Shadow of the Acropolis"  *How does the experience of Greek Jews compare to the experiences of the German Jews we have discussed in class?
Home- work	None

Tuesday (Oct. 28)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...examine historical events that allowed for the complete breakdown of democracy in Germany between 1933-1939. I CAN...analyze the role and responsibility of individual citizens in stopping hate and the escalation of violence. I CAN...evaluate the significance of Kristallnacht to world history and the Holocaust. I CAN...demonstrate a thorough understanding of Kristallnacht by representing the main points visually.
Daily Activities	1. Present Kristallnacht Visuals 2. Watch Animated Map of the Voyage of the St. Louis to prepare for tomorrow's assignment
Home- work	None

Wednesday (Oct. 29)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain, compare and evaluate how the outside world was connected to the Holocaust.
Daily Activities	1. Use the website links below to complete the "Voyage of the St. Louis" worksheet VOYAGE OF THE ST. LOUIS RETURN TO EUROPE OF THE ST. LOUIS SEEKING REFUGE IN CUBA REFUGE IN LATIN AMERICA
Home- work	Complete worksheet DUE:THURS (30TH)

Thursday (Oct. 30)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...examine historical events that allowed for the complete breakdown of democracy in Germany between 1933-1939.
Daily Activities	1. Turn in Voyage of the St.Louis worksheet 2. Put together a packet of work from this unit (in this order): Stages of Prejudice Notes & Practice, Nazi Propaganda, Propaganda and Children during the Hitler Years, Fragile Democracy (Weimar Republic) & Nazi Germany, Anti-Semitism Article (close read) 3. Start Summative Assessment for current unit - you are SHOWING me you understand the "I CAN" above - how you do this is your choice - select on the attachment for more specific directions
Home- work	Summative Assessment for Rise of Nazi's DUE:MON(3rd)

Friday (Oct. 31)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the events that led Germany from their fragile Weimar Republic to the absolute power of the Nazi Party & the Final Solution.
Daily Activities	1. Work time on Summative Assessment - link for instructions is in blog from Thursday 2. Choose a book about a Holocaust survivor for your book report/review
Home- work	Finish Summative Assessment & start reading book

October 20-14, 2014

Monday (Oct. 20)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...differentiate fact from propaganda and evaluate the method and effectiveness of the propaganda in Nazi Germany. I CAN...examine historical events that allowed for the complete breakdown of democracy in Germany between 1933-1939 I CAN...analyze the role and responsibility of individual citizens in stopping hate and the escalation of violence.
Daily Activities	1. Finish sharing chapters from "The Poisonous Mushroom" 2. Complete "Fragile Democracy (Weimar Republic) and Nazi Germany" reading guide
Home- work	Finish #1-12 on the reading guide (above) DUE:TUES(21st)

Tuesday (Oct. 21)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...differentiate fact from propaganda and evaluate the method and effectiveness of the propaganda in Nazi Germany. I CAN...examine historical events that allowed for the complete breakdown of democracy in Germany between 1933-1939 I CAN...analyze the role and responsibility of individual citizens in stopping hate and the escalation of violence.
Daily Activities	1. Finish "Fragile Democracy (Weimar Republic) and Nazi German" reading guide (BOTH pages) - turn in when done
Home- work	Finish reading guide DUE:WED(22nd)

Wednesday (Oct. 22)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...examine historical events that allowed for the complete breakdown of democracy in Germany between 1933-1939 I CAN...analyze the role and responsibility of individual citizens in stopping hate and the escalation of violence. I CAN...evaluate the significance of Kristallnacht to world history and the Holocaust
Daily Activities	1. -Kristallnacht  -In class fill in worksheet as you watch the short documentary on Kristallnacht  - Watch the survivor testimonies about Kristallnact - add to your worksheet and start to think of ideas for your visual representation  SELECT HERE FOR LINK TO VIDEO
Home- work	None

Thursday (Oct. 23)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...examine historical events that allowed for the complete breakdown of democracy in Germany between 1933-1939. I CAN...analyze the role and responsibility of individual citizens in stopping hate and the escalation of violence. I CAN...evaluate the significance of Kristallnacht to world history and the Holocaust. I CAN...demonstrate a thorough understanding of Kristallnacht by representing the main points visually.
Daily Activities	1. Finish watching survivor testimonies (see link above)
Home- work	Kristallnacht (Explain the Event WWWWWHS chart & create a visually representation of these main ideas) DUE:MON(24th)

Friday (Oct. 24)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...examine historical events that allowed for the complete breakdown of democracy in Germany between 1933-1939. I CAN...analyze the role and responsibility of individual citizens in stopping hate and the escalation of violence. I CAN...evaluate the significance of Kristallnacht to world history and the Holocaust. I CAN...demonstrate a thorough understanding of Kristallnacht by representing the main points visually.
Daily Activities	1. Lab time on Kristallnacht assignment
Home- work	Kristallnacht (Explain the Event WWWWWHS chart & create a visually representation of these main ideas) DUE:MON(24th)

October 13-17, 2014

Monday (Oct. 13)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...connect current events to historic events and evaluate the decisions made in the past and propose similar or different courses of action that could be effective ways to address the current situation.  I CAN...differentiate fact from propaganda and evaluate the method and effectiveness of the propaganda.
Daily Activities	1. 60 Minutes - Role of government - security vs. freedoms -Watch current event -Connect to rise of Nazi party 2. "Not in our Town" -Read in binders (page  ) -Watch 5 minute documentary overview of events in Billings, Montana -Discuss how this town addressed the prejudice and hate around them -Explain the power of bystanders!! 3. Types of Propaganda Notes (#4 on "Nazi Propaganda" worksheet)
Home- work	None

Tuesday (Oct. 14)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...differentiate fact from propaganda and evaluate the method and effectiveness of the propaganda.
Daily Activities	1. Nazi Propaganda worksheet -Watch testimonies and answer questions 1-3 -Using binder, finish the worksheet
Home- work	Finish Nazi Propaganda worksheet - DUE:Wed(15th)

Wednesday (Oct. 15)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...differentiate fact from propaganda and evaluate the method and effectiveness of the propaganda in Nazi Germany.
Daily Activities	1. Turn in Nazi Propaganda worksheet 2. Nazi Children's Propaganda Academic Article - identifying propaganda and "close read" (summative score) - turn in when done
Home- work	Finish article for tomorrow if you didn't in class

Thursday (Oct. 16)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...differentiate fact from propaganda and evaluate the method and effectiveness of the propaganda in Nazi Germany.
Daily Activities	1. Turn in Children's propaganda article if you didn't yesterday 2. Together read over the first chapter of "The Poisonous Mushroom" children's propaganda story book 3. Read another chapter and fill in worksheet on your own 4. Partner up with the other person who read your chapter and go over answers
Home- work	None

Friday (Oct. 17)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...differentiate fact from propaganda and evaluate the method and effectiveness of the propaganda in Nazi Germany.
Daily Activities	1. Each group shares your chapter summary, the methods of propaganda used and the ways in which Jews were portrayed in your chapter 2. As you listen to groups, record the way in which Jews were portrayed on the back side of the worksheet in the box on the bottom left.
Home- work	None

October 6-10, 2014

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Monday (Oct. 6)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the stages of prejudice and connect historic and contemporary events accurately to the five stages.
Daily Activities	If you had your assignment complete on Thursday: 1. Finish going over summaries & complete "Stages of Prejudice: Contemporary Connections" worksheet with your group.  Turn in both the summaries & worksheets. 2. Read pgs. 71-73 & 103-120 in the binders. If you did NOT have your assignment complete on Thursday, but do have it done today: 1. Turn in your reading assignment questions. 2. In small groups share summaries and discuss the correct stages of prejudice.  Fill out the "Stages of Prejudice: Contemporary Connections" worksheet with your group.  Turn in both your summaries & worksheets. If you do not have your assignment complete for today: 1. On your own time, complete the "Stages of Prejudice: Contemporary Connections" worksheet with two examples for each and turn in.  If you need the worksheet see the "Assignments" tab.
Home- work	None today

Tuesday (Oct. 7)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the stages of prejudice and connect historic events accurately to the five stages. I CAN...explain the events leading to the Nazi takeover of Germany. I CAN...choose the main reasons why Hitler was able to take over Germany and support my choice with evidence.
Daily Activities	1. Know/Knew large group discussion - Historical Anti-Semitism -Based on the class reading assignment (pgs.71-73 in binder), what information did you already know about historical anti-Semitism (what supports what we already read) and what information is new to you about historical anti-Semitism)? 2. Start "Rise of the Third Reich" documentary
Home- work	None

Wednesday (Oct. 8)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the stages of prejudice and connect historic events accurately to the five stages. I CAN...explain the events leading to the Nazi takeover of Germany. I CAN...choose the main reasons why Hitler was able to take over Germany and support my choice with evidence.
Daily Activities	1. "Rise of the Third Reich" documentary  -How was Hitler able to gain power? -How was Hitler able to able to gain and maintain complete control over the Germans? -Identify many types of propaganda Hitler used against the Jews and why? -What image did Germany portray about the country to the outside world and how? -How did the Hitler Youth (for both males and females) help in gaining control over the German people?
Home- work	None

Thursday (Oct. 9)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the stages of prejudice and connect historic events accurately to the five stages. I CAN...explain the events leading to the Nazi takeover of Germany. I CAN...choose the main reasons why Hitler was able to take over Germany and support my choice with evidence. I CAN...differentiate fact from propaganda and evaluate the method and effectiveness of the propaganda.
Daily Activities	1. Finish Documentary -What else did Hitler use propaganda to promote?  Explain how and why he promoted these things. -Why do you think more Jews in Europe, particularly Germany, didn't get out of the country/Europe at this time? 2. Watch animated map overview of World War II from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum website - SELECT HERE to watch the short clip  3. Reflection Questions from Documentary (see "Class Assignments..." tab for this wkst -Complete independently 4. Turn in answers to the reflection questions
Home- work	None

Friday (Oct. 10)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the stages of prejudice and connect historic events accurately to the five stages. I CAN...explain the events leading to the Nazi takeover of Germany. I CAN...choose the main reasons why Hitler was able to take over Germany and support my choice with evidence. I CAN...differentiate fact from propaganda and evaluate the method and effectiveness of the propaganda.
Daily Activities	1. Reflection Questions from Documentary (see "Class Assignments..." tab for this wkst -Small group share (use a different color writing utensil to add classmates ideas) -Class discussion of questions 2. Summative Assessment - Stages of Prejudice- Give examples from the documentary that ACCURATELY match with the five stages of prejudice we have been going over in class
Home- work	None