WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM United States History II Term 1 Goal: Global And Domestic Struggles (1914-1939) - The learner will appraise the economic, social, and political changes of the decades of The Nineteen-tens, The Twenties and The Thirties. Essential Questions: 1. Why do Nations go to war? 2. How did Americans react to rapid social, political, and cultural change in the 1920 s? 3. To what extent did WWI influence American society and foreign policy? 4. To what extent were the 1920 s a clash between tradition and modern ideas? 5. How and why did the Great Depression expand the role of the federal government? Differentiated Instruction: Materials must address all levels of learning and learning styles of students in the classroom. Strategies for successfully implementing instruction can be differentiated on three general areas. These areas include: 1. The content of instruction 2. The processes and techniques used to help make sense of a given topic 3. The products produced by students that demonstrate their learning
Timeline Content/Topic Standards Assessment Resources Term 1 Analyze the causes and effects of World War I and its aftermath. a. Explore the impact of imperialism, militarism, nationalism, and the alliance system. b. Investigate the shift from a peacetime economy to a wartime economy in the United States. USII.6i,j,USII.7,USii.10 USII.10a,b,c ELA-Literacy.RH.-9-10.6 Anecdotal Observations Pre and Post Quizzes on WWI Map c. Identify the new technology and weapons used Graphic during WWI. Organizer of d. Predict the impact of the flawed Treaty of WWI Causes Versailles. Textbook: American Vision 2008: Glencoe Videos: PBS.org The Great War The Roaring Twenties(Schlesinger), The Great Depression(Schlesinger) How do technological and social changes impact American traditions? a. Investigate how mass media affected American society. b. Assess how new inventions and consumerism influenced daily life. c. Explain how the automobile affected the business and landscape of America. Examine the experiences of black Americans and women in the early 20th century. a. Investigate the cultural significance of the Harlem Renaissance and the individuals associated with it such as Langston Hughes, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington. b. Describe the changes in women's attitudes and roles in society. Investigate the impact of the Great Depression on the United States. a. Analyze the major causes of the Great Depression. b. Examine the social effects of the Great Depression. Analyze the short term and long-term effects of the New Deal on the United States. a. Explore the purposes and effectiveness of the New Deal; e.g., presidency, economics, politics. b. Investigate the shift of power from state to federal Government. USII.10 ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.9 USII.10 ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.7 USII.11,USII.11a,b,c USII.12a, USII.13a ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.7 USII.13b MATH.Content.HSS.MD.7 Create Essential questions based on lecture, textbook readings, and electronic media presentations on the Great Depression Essay: comparing youth of today with the flappers in the 1920 s. Essay: Defending or opposing Roosevelt s New Deal Unit Exam Electronic Media: What do the youth of today have in common with the flappers of the 1920 s? Books : The Great Gatsby( Fitzgerald) Political Cartoons Various WWI Photos Various recordings from Ellington, Armstrong, and Oliver.
WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM United States History II Term 2 Goal: Global Struggles (1939-1960) - The learner will appraise the economic, social, and political changes of the decades of The Forties and The Fifties. Essential Questions: 1. Why was America drawn into war? 2. How did Americans respond to the war at home? 3. How was an allied victory achieved in Europe and Asia? 4. Why did the United States drop the Atomic Bomb(s)? 5. What were the origins of the Cold War? Differentiated Instruction: Materials must address all levels of learning and learning styles of students in the classroom. Strategies for successfully implementing instruction can be differentiated on three general areas. These areas include: 1. The content of instruction 2. The processes and techniques used to help make sense of a given topic 3. The products produced by students that demonstrate their learning
Timeline Content/Topic Standards Assessment Resources Term 2 Could World War II have been prevented? a. Investigate how dictators rose to power in Germany, Italy, and Japan. b. Assess America s policy of neutrality. C. Explain why Americans felt remaining apart from European conflicts would benefit them. USII.14 ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.6 Anecdotal Observations Explain how German and Japanese aggression contributed to the start of WWII; summarize the major events and battles of the war. a. Investigate Germany s seizure of Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland. b. Evaluate Britain s defiance c. Explain the significance of the Holocaust d. Summarize major Battles. Explain and evaluate important domestic events which took place during WW II a. Analyze the war inspired economic growth. b. Examine the effects of large numbers of women entering the work force. C. Assess the impact of the internment of Japanese-Americans. Explain the reasons for the dropping of atom bombs on Japan a. Explore the short-term effects. b. Evaluate the long-term effects. Analyze how tensions between the Soviet Union and United States led to the Cold War a. The Iron Curtain descends b. The Korean War c. Popular culture and the Cold War d. Cold War at home USII.15,USII.15a,bc,d,e ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.2 USII.17,USII.17a,b,c,d ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.3 USII.16 ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.1b USII.18,USII.18a,b,c,USII.19 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.1 Journal Writings on The Holocaust and Japanese Internment Create Essential questions based on lecture, textbook readings, and electronic media presentations on the World War II Essay: Defend or oppose the United States Decision to use Atomic Weapons Compare and Contrast Maps of Europe Pre WW II and Post WW II Unit Exam Textbook: American Vision 2008: Glencoe Videos: World War II(Schlesinger), Pearl Harbor(Bay/Wallace) Electronic Media: World at War series Books : The Diary of a Young Girl( Frank) Political Cartoons Various photos from battles
WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM United States History II Term 3 Goal: Postwar America and Civil Rights (1950-1975) - The learner will appraise the economic, social, and political changes of the decades of The Fifties, The Sixties and The Seventies. Essential Questions: 1. What does it mean to be Prosperous? 2. Can Government Fix Society? 3. What Causes Societies to Change? 4. What were the Origins of the Vietnam War? 5. Should Citizens Support the Government? Differentiated Instruction: Materials must address all levels of learning and learning styles of students in the classroom. Strategies for successfully implementing instruction can be differentiated on three general areas. These areas include: 1. The content of instruction 2. The processes and techniques used to help make sense of a given topic 3. The products produced by students that demonstrate their learning
Timeline Content/Topic Standards Assessment Resources A Return to a Peacetime Economy USII.22,USII22a,b,e Graphic Textbook: American Vision 2008: Term 3 a. Investigate how Truman s and Eisenhower s USII.23a organizer on Glencoe policies compared and contrasted b. Assess ELA-Literacy.RH9-10.3 Cold War America s policy of neutrality c. Explain how/why Technology Americans became more influenced by technology Videos: The Story of Us and the mass media Explain the Significance of The New Frontier and The Great Society a. Investigate the changes in American society under President Kennedy b. Evaluate the increased hostilities between the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. c. Explain the significance of the Berlin Wall d. Summarize the transition from President Kennedy to President Johnson Evaluate Important Domestic Events Which Took Place During The Civil Rights Movement a. Analyze the origins of The Civil rights Movement b. Examine the effects of significant Supreme court Cases C. Assess the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. d. Review the major events and results of The Civil rights Movement Explain how Global Tensions Led to The Vietnam War a. Explore American involvement in Vietnam b. Evaluate the Anti-war movement c. Causes and effects of The Vietnam War USII.18,USII.19,USII.27 USII.28,USII.28a,b,c ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.5 USII.23d,USI.I26,USII.26a,b USII.28 ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.2 USII.19,USII.20,USII.22, USII.28,USII.28e ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.1e Journal Writings on what citizens should expect from the Government Have groups create a mural/poster based on 1950 s- 1960 s mass media Essay: Compare and contrast teenagers of the 1950s with today s teenagers. Kennedy s Legacy Analyzing Brown v. Board of Education, 1954. Exam Electronic Media: I Have Dream speech (King) Montgomery bus boycott March on Washington Civil rights protest in Selma Books : Warriors Don t Cry ( Beals) Political Cartoons Various photos from Vietnam War Guest Speaker: Vietnam Veteran
WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM United States History II Term 4 Goal: A Changing Society (1968-Present) - The learner will appraise the economic, social, and political changes of the decades of the Seventies, Eighties, Nineties and Present. Essential Questions: 1. Can Protests Bring Change? 2. What Stops Government Abuse of Power? 3. Why Did Conservative Ideas Appeal to More Americans in the 1980 s? 4. How has Technology Changed Society? 5. How Should the United States Respond to Terrorism? Differentiated Instruction: Materials must address all levels of learning and learning styles of students in the classroom. Strategies for successfully implementing instruction can be differentiated on three general areas. These areas include: 1. The content of instruction 2. The processes and techniques used to help make sense of a given topic 3. The products produced by students that demonstrate their learning
Timeline Content/Topic Standards Assessment Resources The Politics of Protest USII.27,USII28, Song Lyrics Textbook: American Vision 2008: Term 4 a. Assess the impact of the Counterculture b. Review USII.30c Worksheet: Impact Glencoe the successes and failures of the Feminist Movement ELA.WHST.9-10.2d on counterculture c. Explain how/why the Latinos made progress politically and economically Videos: The Story of Us Politics and Economics a. Investigate the accomplishments of the Nixon Administration b. Evaluate the cover-up and impact of the Watergate Scandal c. Explain the significance of the economic crisis of the 1970 s d. Summarize the origins of the Environmentalist Movement The Resurgence of conservatism A. Analyze the strong actions President Reagan used to win the Cold War b. Examine the rapidly growing economy of the 1980 s C. Assess the impact of the domestic challenges faced by President Bush A Time of Change a. Explore the Technological Revolution b. Evaluate the successes and failures of President Clinton s years in office c. Explore the causes and effects of an Interdependent World USII.18,USII.20, USII.28d,f,g ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.4 USII.18,USII.21 USII.29,USII.30a,b,d USII.33a ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.9 USII.30a,c,USII.31 USII.31a,b,c,d,e,f USII.33b,c ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.3 Construct Timeline of Watergate Scandal 1980 s Scavenger Hunt: Presentation on Documents/Artifacts of 1980s Essay: Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the Technological Revolution Analyzing 2000 Election Results Remembering 9/11:Group project on Terrorist Attacks in 2001 Electronic Media: Nixon interviewed by David Frost Nixon Announcing Resignation Reagan Biography Berlin Wall Falling Clinton Biography 2000 Election 9/11 Footage Music: Songs of Protest from the 1960s and 1970s Political Cartoons Various photos from September 11 th, 2001 Guest Speaker: Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran A New Century Begins a. Explain the significance of the 2000 election b. explore the origins and the response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks c. Evaluate the causes and effects of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan USII.32,USII.32a,b USII.33,USII.33d Math.Content.HSS.ID.1 Exam