Unit I Test
Will be March 19, 2014
Study Guide and Essay Due
Notes Binder Also due
Class Room Assignments from Next week
3.10.14-3.14.14
Monday
Finish Movie: Memphis Belle
Tuesday
Movie: Questions Due
OA: The Bataan Death March Wks
Wednesday
The Nation Mobilizes for War Worksheet
Thursday
Stalingrad Worksheet
Friday
Review Questions
3.10.14-3.14.14
Monday
Finish Movie: Memphis Belle
Tuesday
Movie: Questions Due
OA: The Bataan Death March Wks
Wednesday
The Nation Mobilizes for War Worksheet
Thursday
Stalingrad Worksheet
Friday
Review Questions
World War II
Course Syllabus
TEXTBOOK: Variety or Texts and material on the World War II
Flags of our Father: Heroes of Iwo Jima-James Bradley
Course Description: History of the World War II offers an in-depth study of the causes, effects, tactics, battles, and participate of World War II. Course availability depends on enrollment.
Course objectives: What you will be able to do by the end of this course.
1. Students will Identify and Compare and Contrast the Big Three and the Axis Leaders.
2. Students will discuss the Social, Political and Military factors that led to WWII
3. Students will Identify what dictatorships are and compare and contrast how they took power in Germany and Italy.
4. Students will identify the Chain of Command for the Allied and Axis Armies.
5. Students will examine the impact of the war on combatants and the Civilian Population.
6. Students will analyze and discuss key battles of the war and understand the strategies that were employed.
7. Students will Identify which factors brought an end to the war.
8. Students will discuss and examine the roots of the Cold-War in Post War Europe.
COURSE OUTLINE: FIRST Quarter
1. Unit I -WWI and Blitzkrieg and rise of Dictators
2. Unit II- Early war to Turning Point
COURSE OUTLINE: 2ND Quarter
1. Unit III-Flags of our Father
2. Unit IV-D-Day to End of War (Final)
GRADING POLICY: Breakdown of Points
1. 125-175 Points = Tests
2. 200 Points= Final Exam
3. 200 Points in Project (Civil War PowerPoint ) for the Semester
4. 125 Points Note Book Check at the end of every Unit
5. 15-20 Points for Opening Activities= 200 Points per year
6. 3 simulations over the year= 200points
7. 30 Points for your Study guide=150 Points Semester
8. 10 Weekly Participation Points-Prepared and an active participant in Points per Quarter
9. PAPERS HANDED IN WITHOUT A NAME WILL RECEIVE ZERO POINTS.
10. Late work is not accepted unless for “special Circumstances”.
11. Cell Phones will not be allowed in class, they need to be face down on your desk or put up.
12. The Grading Scale and attendance policy will follow what is outlined in the student handbook.
Classroom Expectations:
1. Be in the classroom when the bell rings with all materials:, Class folder, paper, pen, pencil Opening Activity, World War II Notebook and notes every day in class. Failure to bring these items will result in the loss of your daily participation points.
2. Be attentive in class. Disruptions and sleeping will not be accepted: if you choose to sleep in my class you can lose your seating privileges.
3. RESPECT:
a. The student does not disrupt activities or lecture
b. To your fellow classmates all opinions should be treated with respect, regardless of whether or not you agree with that opinion. You will have a chance to share your opinion: avoid putdowns or condescending remarks.
4. Be Positive! Refrain from profanity, racial and ethnic slurs, jokes, any language that is crude, degrading, or inappropriate for a school classroom-this will result in a referral
5. Continued failure to meet these expectations will lead to consequences starting with a warning and lecture, then a Discipline clipboard and morning detention, and finally an office referral. A blatant violation such as disrespect may lead to an immediate office referral.
6. PLAGARISM & CHEATING will never be tolerated. A student that knowingly hands in homework that is not their own will receive a zero. A student that cheats during a test will receive a zero. In addition to receiving a zero for a homework assignment or test, students will be referred to the principal’s office for cheating and parents contacted. For further offenses see student handbook.
7. Do not bring a drink, food, or gum to my classroom you will be asked to throw it away-continues abuses will result in a referral.
Procedures:
a. Guided Notes: Several times during the year you will take fill in notes over the material; these notes need to be saved in your notebook.
b. Homework: these will come in the form of Opening Activities, Open Activities will be assigned at the beginning of class and are due first of the hour on the due date.
c. World War II Notebook: This is a folder or Binder where you will keep all of your Notes, Tests, Study guides and your Syllabus. This will be examined by the teacher for a homework grade that is worth 100 Points at the end of the semester.
d. Tests: Tests will usually be at the end of each unit, we will review the day before the exam with your Study Guide. Your Study Guide needs to be handed in Test Day and is worth 50 Points
e. Class Projects: We will have One project this semester a power point and poster project over a particular battle.
Grading Scale & Attendance
The Grading Scale and attendance policy will follow what is outlined in the student handbook.
Parents that have concerns please let me know
Teacher email [email protected] or to keep up with your Homework and upcoming assignments I have my own class webpage at http://ahoskinscassville.weebly.com/
Course Syllabus
TEXTBOOK: Variety or Texts and material on the World War II
Flags of our Father: Heroes of Iwo Jima-James Bradley
Course Description: History of the World War II offers an in-depth study of the causes, effects, tactics, battles, and participate of World War II. Course availability depends on enrollment.
Course objectives: What you will be able to do by the end of this course.
1. Students will Identify and Compare and Contrast the Big Three and the Axis Leaders.
2. Students will discuss the Social, Political and Military factors that led to WWII
3. Students will Identify what dictatorships are and compare and contrast how they took power in Germany and Italy.
4. Students will identify the Chain of Command for the Allied and Axis Armies.
5. Students will examine the impact of the war on combatants and the Civilian Population.
6. Students will analyze and discuss key battles of the war and understand the strategies that were employed.
7. Students will Identify which factors brought an end to the war.
8. Students will discuss and examine the roots of the Cold-War in Post War Europe.
COURSE OUTLINE: FIRST Quarter
1. Unit I -WWI and Blitzkrieg and rise of Dictators
2. Unit II- Early war to Turning Point
COURSE OUTLINE: 2ND Quarter
1. Unit III-Flags of our Father
2. Unit IV-D-Day to End of War (Final)
GRADING POLICY: Breakdown of Points
1. 125-175 Points = Tests
2. 200 Points= Final Exam
3. 200 Points in Project (Civil War PowerPoint ) for the Semester
4. 125 Points Note Book Check at the end of every Unit
5. 15-20 Points for Opening Activities= 200 Points per year
6. 3 simulations over the year= 200points
7. 30 Points for your Study guide=150 Points Semester
8. 10 Weekly Participation Points-Prepared and an active participant in Points per Quarter
9. PAPERS HANDED IN WITHOUT A NAME WILL RECEIVE ZERO POINTS.
10. Late work is not accepted unless for “special Circumstances”.
11. Cell Phones will not be allowed in class, they need to be face down on your desk or put up.
12. The Grading Scale and attendance policy will follow what is outlined in the student handbook.
Classroom Expectations:
1. Be in the classroom when the bell rings with all materials:, Class folder, paper, pen, pencil Opening Activity, World War II Notebook and notes every day in class. Failure to bring these items will result in the loss of your daily participation points.
2. Be attentive in class. Disruptions and sleeping will not be accepted: if you choose to sleep in my class you can lose your seating privileges.
3. RESPECT:
a. The student does not disrupt activities or lecture
b. To your fellow classmates all opinions should be treated with respect, regardless of whether or not you agree with that opinion. You will have a chance to share your opinion: avoid putdowns or condescending remarks.
4. Be Positive! Refrain from profanity, racial and ethnic slurs, jokes, any language that is crude, degrading, or inappropriate for a school classroom-this will result in a referral
5. Continued failure to meet these expectations will lead to consequences starting with a warning and lecture, then a Discipline clipboard and morning detention, and finally an office referral. A blatant violation such as disrespect may lead to an immediate office referral.
6. PLAGARISM & CHEATING will never be tolerated. A student that knowingly hands in homework that is not their own will receive a zero. A student that cheats during a test will receive a zero. In addition to receiving a zero for a homework assignment or test, students will be referred to the principal’s office for cheating and parents contacted. For further offenses see student handbook.
7. Do not bring a drink, food, or gum to my classroom you will be asked to throw it away-continues abuses will result in a referral.
Procedures:
a. Guided Notes: Several times during the year you will take fill in notes over the material; these notes need to be saved in your notebook.
b. Homework: these will come in the form of Opening Activities, Open Activities will be assigned at the beginning of class and are due first of the hour on the due date.
c. World War II Notebook: This is a folder or Binder where you will keep all of your Notes, Tests, Study guides and your Syllabus. This will be examined by the teacher for a homework grade that is worth 100 Points at the end of the semester.
d. Tests: Tests will usually be at the end of each unit, we will review the day before the exam with your Study Guide. Your Study Guide needs to be handed in Test Day and is worth 50 Points
e. Class Projects: We will have One project this semester a power point and poster project over a particular battle.
Grading Scale & Attendance
The Grading Scale and attendance policy will follow what is outlined in the student handbook.
Parents that have concerns please let me know
Teacher email [email protected] or to keep up with your Homework and upcoming assignments I have my own class webpage at http://ahoskinscassville.weebly.com/
Summer Time Fun
Here are some great websites that can be used during the Summer to look up interesting Facts about the 2nd World War.
http://www.wwiimemorial.com/: A Great Cite to View our national WWII Monument.
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005137: A Very Nice Website about the Holocaust giving you witness accounts and events.
http://www.iwm.org.uk/: A Neat website about the War in Europe from an incredible Museum
http://www.ddaymuseum.org/: A Neat Website that allows you too look at a wonderful WWII Museum.
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005137: A Very Nice Website about the Holocaust giving you witness accounts and events.
http://www.iwm.org.uk/: A Neat website about the War in Europe from an incredible Museum
http://www.ddaymuseum.org/: A Neat Website that allows you too look at a wonderful WWII Museum.
Class Materials for Class
Materials you will need to Have for Geography Next Year: 2013-2014
1. 3 Ring Binder
2. Paper (Free from Binder)
3. Pencils
4. Colored Pencil or Markers
5. Glue Stick.
1. 3 Ring Binder
2. Paper (Free from Binder)
3. Pencils
4. Colored Pencil or Markers
5. Glue Stick.