Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 4 Pages from text: 98-125 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Triumph of Industry 1865- 1914
Additional Chernow, Ron. Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. Vintage, 2004. ; Meyer, David R. The Roots of American Resources Industrialization. Johns Hopkins University press, 2003.
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How did the Industrial Sec. 1 Technology and Industrial Growth Multiple Choice Quiz, Identification, growth of the late Inventors/Inventions Analysis; 1800s shape American How did industrialization and new technology affect PowerPoint Presentation society and the the economy and society? economy? EH6.7.2 Recognize late 1800s technological/industrial advancements EH6.8.2 Match innovators to their industrial/technological contributions Length of Lesson: 1 period EH6.12.3 Assess effect of late 19th technological innovation on Americans’ lives Sec. 2 The Rise of Big Business Multiple Choice Quiz, Identification, How did big business shape the American economy in PowerPoint Presentation the late 1800s and early 1900? EH6.8.2 Match innovators to their industrial/technological contributions. Length of Lesson: 1 period EH6.9.2 Compare economic disparities between industrial capitalist and other Americans
Sec. 3 The Organize Labor Movement How did the rise of labor unions shape relations Multiple Choice Quiz, Vocabulary, Audio among works, big business, and government? Recording, Analyzing Visuals EH6.9.2 Compare economic disparities between industrial capitalist and other Americans Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 4 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3 periods
Chapter: 5 Pages from text: 126-153 Title of Chapter/Unit: Immigration and Urbanization, 1870- 1914
Additional Coan, Peter M. Ellis Island interviews: Immigrants Tell Their Stories in Their Own Words. Barnes & Noble Resources Books, 2004. ; Nazario, Sonia. Enrique’s Journey: The Story of a Boy’s Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother. Random House, 2006. ; Riis, Jacob A. How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York. Barnes & Noble Books, 2004. Essential Question Learning Expectation: Assessment
How did American Sec. 1 The New Immigrants Reading Strategy: identifying main urban life change ideas, viewpoints: The Chinese between 1875 and Why did immigrants come to the United States, and Exclusion Act, Reading and Note Taking 1914? what impact did they have upon society? Study, Witness History CD- Looking Forward and Back, Transparency- EH6.1.1 Identify U.S. Immigration patterns/causes. Chinatown EH 6.5.2 Distinguish between assimilation of “old” v. “new” immigration EH 6.9.2 Compare economic disparities between industrial capitalist and other Americans Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 Cities Expand and Change Outline Map: Major Cities, Issue What challenges did city dwellers face, and how did Connector: Migration and Urbanization, they meet them? Section 2 Quiz, Audio- A Fiery Tide, EH6.3.1 Identify major U.S. urban areas on a map. Video- The New American City EH 6.4.1 Identify U.S. immigration patterns/causes Length of Lesson: 1 period
Reading a Chart: Consumerism, Section Note Sec. 3 Social and Cultural Trends Taking, Audio- America Takes to Wheels What luxuries did cities offer to the middle class? EH6.12.3 Assess effect of late 19th century technological innovation on Americans’ lives. Length of Lesson: .5 period
Chapter 5 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3. 5 period
Chapter: 6 Pages from text: Title of Chapter/Unit: The South and West Transformed, 1865-1900
Additional Katz, William Loren. Black Pioneers: An Untold Story. Antheneum, 1999. Resources
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How did the economy, Sec. 1 The New South Identifying supporting Details. Reading a society and culture of Chart: Southern Economic Recovery; the South and West How did the southern economy and society change Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Creating a “New change after the Civil after the Civil War? South” War? EH 6.1.1 Identify U.S. Immigration patterns/causes. EH 6.12.3 Assess effect of late 19th century technological innovation on Americans’ lives. Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 Westward Expansion and the Link to Literature: Black Elk Speaks; Issues Connector: American Indian American Indians Policy; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- My Heart Feels Like Burning, Video- A Clash of Cultures How did the pressures of westward expansion impact Length of Lesson: 1 period Native Americans? EH6.3.2 Recognize areas affected by U.S. westward expansion EH 6.5.2 Identify events/impact of westward movement and Indian Wars
Sec. 3 Transforming the West Geography and History: Railroads and What economic and social factors changed the West Economic Development; Sec. 3 Quiz; after the Civil War? Audio- A Test of Courage EH6.12.3 Assess effect of late 19th century technological innovation on Americans’ lives. Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 6.7.2 Recognize late 1800s technological/industrial advancements
Chapter 6 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 7 Pages from text: 182-205 Title of Chapter/Unit: Issues of the Gilded Age, 1877-1900
Additional Sharpe, Anne Wallace. A Dream Deferred: The Jim Crow Era. Lucent Books, 2005. Resources Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What political, social, Sec.1 Segregation and Social Tensions Reading Strategy: summarize; Bio: and economic issues African American Leaders; Issues did the nation face How were the civil rights of certain groups in Connector: Women in American Society; during the late 1800s? American undermined during the years after the Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Frederick Douglas Reconstruction? Laments the Color Line
EH 6.6.2 Interpret primary sources reflecting Gilded Age Society. EH 6.10.2 Interpret cartoons portraying Gilded Age Length of Lesson: 1 controversies. EH 7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reforms, 1890-1930
Sec. 2 Political and Economic Challenges Link to Literature: The Gilded Age; Sec. 2 Why did the political structure change during the Quiz; Audio- The Gilded Age Gilded Age? EH6.10.2 Interpret cartoons portraying Gilded Age Length of Lesson: 1 period controversies. EH 6.11.3 Analyze impact of corruption on politics during the Gilded Age.
Sec. 3 Farmers and Populism Interpreting a Political Cartoon: The What led to the rise of the Populist movement, and Gilded Age; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- Black and what effect did it have? White Together Length of Lesson: 1 period EH6.4.2 Understand late 19th century U.S. political issues/ problems EH 6.6.2 Interpret primary sources reflecting Gilded Age Society.
Chapter 7 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson 5.5 periods
Chapter: 8 Pages from text: 210-245 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Progressive Era, 1890- 1920
Additional Luke, Bonnie L. Woodrow Wilson And the Progressive Era. Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 2005. Resources
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What were the causes Sec. 1 The Drive for Reform Readying Strategy: Main Ideas and and effects of the Details; Link to Literature: The Octopus; Progressive What areas did Progressives think were in need of the Audio- Children in the Coal Miners; Movement? greatest reform? Video- The Jungle: A View of Industrial America; Sec. 1 Quiz EH 6.10.2 Interpret cartoons portraying Gilded Age controversies. Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 6.11.3 Analyze impact of corruption on politics during the Gilded Age. EH 7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reforms, 1890-1930 Sec. 2 Women Make Progress Issues Connector: Social Problems and How did women of the Progressive Era make Reform; Biography: Carrie Chapman progress and win the right to vote? Catt; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Women at Work EH7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reforms, 1890-1930 Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 7.6.2 Recognize TN’s role in the women’s suffrage movement.
Sec. 3 The Struggle Against Viewpoints: Washington and Du Bois; Discrimination Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- Voices of Protest What steps did minorities take to combat social Length of Lesson: 1 period problems and discrimination? EH7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reforms, 1890-1930 EH 7.9.3 Compare/contrast philosophies of Du Bois, Washington, and Garvey
Sec. 4 Roosevelt’s Square Deal Outline Map: The National Parks System; What did Roosevelt think government should do for Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- A Bold Leader Takes citizens? Control EH7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reforms, 1890-1930 Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 5 Wilson’s New Freedom Interpreting a Political Cartoon: What steps did Wilson take to increase the Progressive Era Legislation; Sec. 5; government’s role in the economy? Audio- A History of Reform EH7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reforms, 1890-1930 Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 8 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 4.5 periods
Chapter: 9 Pages from text: 248-277 Title of Chapter/Unit: An Emerging World Power, 1890- 1917
Additional Kent, Zachary. William Seward: The Mastermind of the Alaska Purchase. Enslow, 2001. Resources
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How did the United Sec. 1 Roots of Imperialism Reading Strategy: Main Idea and Details; States become a global Issues Connector: Territorial Expansion power? How and why did the United States take a more active of the United States; Biography: William role in world affairs? Seward, Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- America Eyes Hawaii EH 7.1.1 Identify causes of American imperialism. EH 7.2.1 Identify consequences of American Length of Lesson: 1 period imperialism. Sec. 2 The Spanish American War Interpreting a Political Cartoon: The What were the cause and effects of the Spanish- Spanish- American War; Sec. 2 Quiz; American War? Audio- Remember the Maine! EH 7.1.1 Identify causes of American imperialism. EH 7.2.1 Identify consequences of American Length of Lesson: 1 period imperialism.
Sec. 3 The United States and East Asia Geography and History: Carving China: How did the United States extend its influence in Spheres of Influence; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- Asia? A Plea for Peace EH 7.1.1 Identify causes of American imperialism. EH 7.2.1 Identify consequences of American Length of Lesson: 1 period imperialism.
Sec. 4 The United States and Latin Geography and History: The Panama Canal; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- Dollars for America Bullets What actions did the united States take to achieve its goals in Latin America? Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 7.1.1 Identify causes of American imperialism. EH 7.2.1 Identify consequences of American imperialism. Chapter 9 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 4.5 periods
Chapter: 10 Pages from text: 280- 317 Title of Chapter/Unit: World War I and Beyond, 1914-1920
Additional Cooper, Michael L. Hell Fighters: African American Soldiers in World War I. Lodestar Books, 1997. Resources
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What caused the Sec. 1 From Neutrality to War Issues Connector: American Goes to United States to War; Interpreting a Political Cartoon: become involved in What caused World War I, and why did the united World War I; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- To World War I, and how States enter the war? Fight or Not to Fight? did the United States change as a result of its EH 7.4.2 Identify causes of U.S. involvement in WWI. involvement? EH 7.10.3 Analyze U.S. isolationist v. interventionist arguments Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 The Home Front Geography and History: The Great How did the war affect Americans at home? Migration; Landmark Decisions of the EH 7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social Supreme Court: What Are the Limits of reform, 1890-1930. Free Speech? ; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- EH 7.4.2 Identify causes of U.S. involvement in WWI. Supporting the War
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Sec. 3 Wilson, War, and Peace Reading Strategy: Sequence; Interpreting How did Americans affect the end of World War I and a Political Cartoon: The League of its peace settlements? Nations; Primary Source: The Fourteen EH 7.4.2 Identify causes of American imperialism. Points and The League of Nations; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- War Enthusiasm
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 4 Effects of the War Viewpoints: The Red Scare; Sec. 4 Quiz; What political, economic, and social effects did World Audio- A Difficult Transition War I have on the United States? EH 7.5.1 Understand the role of U.S. in world affairs. Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 7.6.1 Understand the effect of WWI on American people.
Chapter 10 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 5.5 periods Chapter: 11 Pages from text: 322-361 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Twenties, 1919- 1929
Additional Hill, Laban Carrick. Harlem Stomp! A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance. Megan Tingley, 2004. Resources
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How did the United Sec. 1 A Booming Economy Reading a Chart: Automobile Sales, Sec. States experience both 1 Quiz, and Audio- Paying for it? economic growth and How did the booming economy of the 1920s lead to social change in the changes in American life? decade after World Length of Lesson: 1 period War I? EH 7.5.2 Recognize trends, ideas, and innovations of the 1920s popular culture. EH 7.8.2 Interpret primary sources reflecting 1920’s social dynamics.
Sec. 2 The Business of Government Reading Strategy: Compare and How did domestic and foreign policy change Contrast; History Comics: Albert Fall and direction under Harding and Coolidge? the Teapot Dome Scandal; Sec. 2 Quiz; EH 7.4.2 Identify causes of American imperialism. Audio- A Fun-Loving President EH 7.5.1 Understand the role of U.S. in world affairs. Length of Lesson: 1 period Sec. 3 Social and Cultural Tensions Issues Connector: U.S. Immigration How did Americans differ on major social and Policy; Biography: John Scopes; Sec. 3 cultural issues? Quiz; Audio- Kicking, Fight, Butting, and EH 7.5.2 Recognize trends, ideas, and innovations of Biting the 1920s popular culture. EH 7.8.2 Interpret primary sources reflecting Length of Lesson: 1 period 1920’s social dynamics.
Sec. 4 A New Mass Culture Viewpoints: The “New” Woman; Sec. 4 How did the new mass culture reflect technological Quiz; Audio- “Ain’t We Got Fun?” and social change? EH 7.5.2 Recognize trends, ideas, and innovations of Length of Lesson: 1 period the 1920s popular culture. EH 7.8.2 Interpret primary sources reflecting 1920’s social dynamics.
Sec. 5 The Harlem Renaissance Link to Literature: Their Eyes Were How did African Americans express a new sense of Watching God; Sec. 5 Quiz; Audio- The hope and pride? Excitement of Harlem EH 7.5.2 Recognize trends, ideas, and innovations of the 1920s popular culture. Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 7.8.2 Interpret primary sources reflecting 1920’s social dynamics.
Chapter 11 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 12 Pages from text: 364-393 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Great Depression, 1928-1932
Additional Smiley, Gene. Rethinking the Great Depression. Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 2003. Resources
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How did the Great Sec. 1 Causes of the Great Depression Reading Strategy: Recognize Multiple Depression happen, Causes; Reading a Chart: Rising and how did How did the prosperity of the 1920s give way to the Unemployment and Business Closings; Americans response to Great Depression? Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Stock Mark it? Prosperity EH 7.7.2 Determine factors that led to the 1929 economic collapse. EH 8.2.1 Recognize negative patterns of an economic cycle. Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 Americans Face Hard Times Geography and History: The Dust Bowl; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Rising the Rails; Video- The Dust Bowl EH 8.2.1 Recognize negative patterns of an Length of Lesson: 1 period economic cycle. EH 8.4.1 Identify changes in social/cultural life caused by Depression/Dust Bowl.
Sec. 3 Hoover’s Response Fails Viewpoints: Volunteerism; Sec. 3 Quiz; Why did Herbert Hoover’s policies fail to solve the Audio- Rugged Individualism country’s economic crisis? EH 8.2.1 Recognize negative patterns of an Length of Lesson: 1 period economic cycle. EH 8.4.1 Identify changes in social/cultural life caused by Depression/Dust Bowl.
Chapter 12 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3. 5 periods Chapter: 13 Pages from text: 394-429 Title of Chapter/Unit: The New Deal, 1932- 1941
Additional Freedman, Russell. Children of the Great Depression. Clarion, 2005. Resources
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How did the New Deal Sec. 1 FDR Offers, Relief and Recovery Reading Strategy: Connect Ideas; respond to the ravages Interpreting a Political Cartoon: FDR of the depression and How did the New Deal attempt to address the and the New Deal; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- change the role of the problems of the Great Depression? Overcoming Fear federal government? EH 8.4.1 Identify changes in social/cultural life caused by Depression/Dust Bowl. EH 8.6.2 Identify New Deal programs/initiatives. Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 8.9.2 Recognize effects of the New and WWII on TN. EH 8.11.3 Interpret a political cartoon about the New Deal.
Sec. 2 The Second New Deal Reading a Chart: New Deal Programs; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Trying to Survive
Length of Lesson: 1 period What major issues did the Second New Deal address? EH 8.2.1 Recognize negative patterns of an economic cycle. EH 8.4.1 Identify changes in social/cultural life caused by Depression/Dust Bowl. EH 8.6.2 Identify New Deal programs/initiatives. EH 8.11.3 Interpret a political cartoon about the New Deal.
Sec. 3 Effects of the New Deal Biography: Eleanor Roosevelt; Issues How did the New Deal change the social, economic, Connector: Governments Role in the and political landscape of the United States for future Economy; Sec. 3 Quiz generations? EH 8.4.1 Identify changes in social/cultural life Length of Lesson: 1 period caused by Depression/Dust Bowl. EH 8.6.2 Identify New Deal programs/initiatives.
Chapter 13 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 14 Pages from text: 434-463 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Coming of War, 1931-1942 Additional Corbridge, Fiona. Going to War in World War Two. Franklin Watts, Ltd. 2006. Resources
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What events caused Sec. 1 Dictators and War Reading Strategy: Summarize; Outline World War II, and how Map: German Aggression; Sec. 1 Quiz; did the United States Why did totalitarian states rise after World War I, and Audio- Hitler’s Brutal Determination become involved? what did they do? EH 8.1.1 Identify the causes of WWII EH 8.3.1 Define totalitarianism, fascism, Length of Lesson: 1 period communism, nationalism, and anti- Semitism EH 8.7.2 Recognize WWII alliances
Sec. 2 From Isolation to Involvement Interpreting a Political Cartoon: How did Americans react to events in Europe and Neutrality; Primary Source: The “Four Asia in the early years of World War II? Freedoms” Speech and George W. Bush’s EH 8.1.1 Identify the causes of WWII Address to a Joint Session of Congress; EH 8.5.2 Interpret a timeline of major WWII events. Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- An Isolationist Voice EH 8.7.2 Recognize WWII alliances Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 America Enters the War Reading a Chart: Industry During WWII; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- A Day Which Will Live in Infamy How did the United States react to the Japanese Length of Lesson: 1 period attack on Pearl Harbor? EH 8.1.1 Identify the causes of WWII EH 8.8.2 Analyze how WWII affected the U.S. economy.
Chapter 14 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Midterm Exam- Covering Ch. 4-14 Length of Lesson: 1 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 5.5 periods Chapter: 15 Pages from text: 464-507 Title of Chapter/Unit: World War II, 1941- 1945
Additional Gottfried, Ted. Children of the Slaughter: Young People of the Holocaust. Twenty-First Century Books, 2001. Resources
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment What impact did World Sec. 1 The Allies Turn the Tide Geography and History: North Africa; War II have on Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Spiders as Big as American and the How did the Allies turn the tide against the Axis? Your Fist world? EH 8.7.2 Recognize WWII alliances Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 The Home Front Biography: Navajo Code Talkers; How did the war change America at home? Landmark Decisions: Can government EH 8.8.2 Analyze how WWII affected the U.S. limit a group’s liberties during war economy. time?; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Rosie the Riveter; Video- Women in World War II
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 Victory in Europe and the Pacific Reading Strategy: Recognize Sequence; Hoe did the Allies defeat the Axis Powers? Biography: The Marine at Iwo Jima; Sec. EH 8.7.2 Recognize WWII alliances 3 Quiz; Audio- Audie Murphy, American EH 8.10.3 Evaluate the impact of the Manhattan Hero Project Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 4 The Holocaust Link to Literature: Night; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- “I Have No Words”
Length of Lesson: 1 period How did the Holocaust develop and what were its results? EH 8.3.1 Define totalitarianism, fascism, communism, nationalism, and anti- Semitism EH 8.7.2 Recognize WWII alliances
Sec. 5 Effects of the War History Comics: Postwar Goals; Sec. 5 What were the major and immediate long-term Quiz; Audio- Nazism on Trail effects of World War II? EH 8.7.2 Recognize WWII alliances Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 8.8.2 Analyze how WWII affected the U.S. economy. EH 9.1.1 Recognize post-war political/social difference among Allied powers
Chapter 15 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 4.5 periods Chapter: 16 Pages from text: 508-543 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Cold War, 1945- 1960 Additional Gimpel, Lee. Fighting War, Planning for Peace: The Story of George C. Marshall. Morgan Reynolds Publishing, Resources 2005.
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What were the causes, Sec. 1 The Cold War Begins Reading Strategy: Contrast; Reading a main events, and Chart: Cause and Effects of the Cold War; effects of the early Cold How did the U.S. leaders respond to the threat of Primary Source: The Truman Doctrine War? Soviet expansion in Europe? and American Foreign Policy; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- A New Enemy EH 9.1.1 Recognize post-war political/social difference among Allied powers EH 9.3.1 Locate countries dominated/threatened by Communism Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated U.S. containment policies EH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policies
Sec. 2 The Korean War Viewpoints: MacArthur and Truman, Sec. How did President Truman use the power of the 2 Quiz, Audio- They Won’t Escape This presidency to limit the spread of communism in East Time; Video- A Land Divided: The Korean Asia? War EH 9.3.1 Locate countries dominated/threatened by Communism Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated U.S. containment policies EH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policies EH 9.11.2 Read and interpret Cold War documents Sec. 3 The Cold War Expands Outline Map: Europe During the Cold What methods did the United States use in its global War, Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- Threat of War struggle against the Soviet Union? EH 9.3.1 Locate countries dominated/threatened by Length of Lesson: 1 period Communism EH 9.4.1 Recognize impact of technological/ cultural changes on U.S. society EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated U.S. containment policies EH 9.6.2 Recognize impact of Cold War on U.S. society
Sec. 4 The Cold War at Home Interpreting a Political Cartoon: How did fear of domestic communism affect McCarthyism; Issues Connector: Civil American society during the Cold War? Liberties and National Security; Sec. 4 EH 9.6.2 Recognize impact of Cold War on U.S. Quiz; Audio- Cold War Comics society EH 9.11.2 Read and interpret Cold War documents Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 16 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 4.5 periods
Chapter: 17 Pages from text: 544-575 Title of Chapter/Unit: Postwar Confidence and Anxiety, 1945- 1960 Additional Kallen, Stuart A., ed. The 1950s (America’s Decades). Greenhaven Press, 2000. Resources
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How did social and Sec. 1 An Economic Boom Viewpoints: The Taft-Hartley Act, Sec. 1 economic changes after Quiz, Audio- The GI Bill of Rights World War II affect How did the nation experience recovery and Americans? economic prosperity after World War II? EH 8.8.2 Analyze how WWII affected the U.S. Length of Lesson: 1 period economy. EH 9.2.1 Distinguish social inequities in post-WWII America. EH 9.13.3 Evaluate socio-economic impact of Baby Boomer generation
Sec. 2 A Society on the Move Reading Strategy: Identifying Main Ideas What social and economic factors changed American and Supporting Details; Outline Map: life during the 1950s? Interstate Highways; Audio- Homes for EH 9.4.1 Recognize impact of technological/ Veterans cultural changes on U.S. society EH 9.13.3 Evaluate socio-economic impact of Baby Length of Lesson: 1 period Boomer generation
Sec. 3 Mass Culture and Family Life Biography: Rock-and-Roll Musicians, Sec. How did popular culture and family life change 3 Quiz; Audio- The Latest Fad during the 1950s? EH 9.4.1 Recognize impact of technological/ Length of Lesson: 1 period cultural changes on U.S. society EH 9.12.2 Identify TN’s influence on music industry EH 9.13.3 Evaluate socio-economic impact of Baby Boomer generation
Sec. 4 Dissent and Discontent Interpreting a Political Cartoon: Why were some groups of American dissatisfied with McCarthyism; Issues Connector: Civil conditions in postwar America? Liberties and National Security; Sec. 4 EH 9.2.1 Distinguish social inequities in post-WWII Quiz; Audio- Cold War Comics America. EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights Length of Lesson: 1 period struggle
Chapter 17 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 18 Pages from text: 578-613 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Civil Rights Movement, 1945-1975 Additional Kasher, Steven, and Lyrlie Evers-Williams. The Civil Rights Movement: A Photographic History, 1954-68. Resources Abbeville Press, 1998.
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What were the causes, Sec. 1 Early Demands for Equality Reading Strategy: Summarize, main events, and Biography: Jackie Robinson; Landmark effects of the civil How did African American challenge segregation Decisions of the Supreme Court: How rights movement? after World War II? does Segregation Affect Education?; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- A Different Kind of EH 9.2.1 Distinguish social inequities in post-WWII Enemy America. EH 9.7.2 Determine effects of Supreme Court Civil rights decisions EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights Length of Lesson: 1 period struggle EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their groups/goals
Sec. 2 The Movement Gains Ground Viewpoints: Kennedy and Wallace; How did the civil rights movement gain ground in the Primacy Source: Interpreting King’s “I 1960s? Have A Dream” Speech; Sec. 2 Quiz; EH 9.7.2 Determine effects of Supreme Court Civil Audio- Blocking the Schoolhouse Door rights decisions EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights Length of Lesson: 1 period struggle EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their groups/goals Sec. 3 New Successes and Challenges Issues Connector: Voting Rights; What successes and challenges faced the civil rights Viewpoints: Carmichael and M.L. King; movement after 1964? Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- Malcolm X Issues a EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights Warning; Video- Civil Rights Martyrs struggle EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their Length of Lesson: 1 period groups/goals
Chapter 18 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 19 Pages from text: 614-641 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Kennedy and Johnson Years, 1960- 1968
Additional Kuhn, Betsy. The Race for Space: The United States and the Soviet Union Compete for the New Frontier Resources (People’s History). Twenty-First Century Books, 2006.
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How did the policies of Sec. 1 Kennedy and the Cold War Viewpoints: Two Presidents: Kennedy Presidents Kennedy and Eisenhower; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- The and Johnson affect the EH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policies Democratic Candidate; Video- The nation? EH 9.11.2 Read and interpret Cold War documents Cuban Missile Crisis Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 Kennedy’s New Frontier Reading Strategy: Identify Main Ideas; What were the goals of Kennedy’s New Frontier? Reading a Chart: Kennedy’s Programs; EH 9.4.1 Recognize impact of technological/ Landmark Decisions of the Supreme cultural changes on U.S. society Court: Can a Poor Person Get a Fair EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights Trail?; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Civil Rights struggle EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their Length of Lesson: 1 period groups/goals
Sec. 3 Johnson’s Great Society Reading a Chart: The Great Society; How did Johnson’s Great Society programs change Issues Connector: Poverty and life for most Americans? Prosperity; Landmark Decisions of the EH 9.7.2 Determine effects of Supreme Court Civil Supreme Court: What Rights Does and rights decisions Accused Person Have? Sec. 3 Quiz; EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights Audio- President Johnson’s Hopes for struggle America EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their groups/goals Length of Lesson: 1 period Chapter 19 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 5.5 periods
Chapter: 20 Pages from text: 642-679 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Vietnam War Era, 1954-1975
Additional McNab, Chris, and Andy Wiest. The Illustrated History of the Vietnam War. Advantage Publishers, 2000. Resources
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How did the united Sec. 1 Origins of the Vietnam War Outline Map: Spread of Communism in States confront Asia; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Hope for communism in East EH 9.3.1 Locate countries dominated/threatened by Independence; Video- Causes of the Asia after the Korean Communism Vietnam War War? EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated with U.S. containment policies EH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policies Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 9.11.2 Read and interpret Cold War documents
Sec. 2 U.S. Involvement Grows Reading a Chart: War Weakens the Economy; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- American Soldiers on Patrol
Length of Lesson: 1 period What were the causes and effects of America’s growing involvement in the Vietnam War? EH 9.3.1 Locate countries dominated/threatened by Communism EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated with U.S. containment policies EH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policies
Sec. 3 The War Divides America Reading Strategy: Recognize Sequence; How did the American war effort in Vietnam lead to Viewpoints: Can the United States Win rising protests and social divisions back home? the War in Vietnam?; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- EH 9.3.1 Locate countries dominated/threatened by The “Living-Room War” Communism EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated with U.S. Length of Lesson: 1 period containment policies EH 9.6.2 Recognize impact of Cold War on U.S. society
Sec. 4 The War’s End and Impact Link to Literature: The Things They Carried; Issues Connector: America and the World; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- Antiwar Protests Spread
Length of Lesson: 1 period How did the Vietnam War end, and what were it’s lasting effects? EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated with U.S. containment policies EH 9.6.2 Recognize impact of Cold War on U.S. society EH 10.3.2 Use a timeline to identify U.S. post-WWII involvement in Southeast Asia
Sec. 5 Nixon and the Cold War History Comics: Nixon Goes to China; How did Richard Nixon change Cold War diplomacy Sec. 5 Quiz; Audio- A New Era Begins during his presidency? EH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policies Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 9.11.2 Read and interpret Cold War documents
Chapter 20 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson:4.5 periods
Chapter: 21 Pages from text: 680-707 Title of Chapter/Unit: An Era of Protest and Change, 1960-1980
Additional Soto, Gary. Jesse de la Cruz: A Profile of a United Farm Worker. Presea Books. 2002. Resources Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
How did the Sec. 1 Origins of the Vietnam War Link to Literature: “Alice’s Restaurant”; counterculture of the Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Remembering expanding rights What was the counterculture, and what Woodstock revolution of the 1960s impact did it have on American society? and 1970s influence American society? EH 9.4.1 Recognize impact of technological/ cultural Length of Lesson: 1 period changes on U.S. society EH 9.6.2 Recognize impact of Cold War on U.S. society EH 9.13.3 Evaluate socio-economic impact of Baby Boomer generation.
Sec. 2 The Women’s Rights Movement Reading Strategy: Identify Causes and What led to the rise of the women’s movement, and Effects; Biography: Women’s rights what impact did it have on American society? activists; Audio- Challenging a EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights Stereotype struggle EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their Length of Lesson: 1 period groups/goals
Sec. 3 The Rights Revolution Expands History Comics: Cesar Chavez and the How did the rights movements of the 1960s and UFW; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- From Graffiti to 1970s expand rights for diverse groups of Art Americans? Length of Lesson: 1 period
*Can be exempt EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights struggle EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their groups/goals
Sec. 4 The Environmental Movement Reading a Chart: Nuclear Energy; Issues What forces gave rise to the environmental Connector: Interaction with the movement, and what impact did it have? Environment; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- An EH 9.6.1 Understand how “baby boom,” Environmental Wake-Up Call suburbanization, desegregation, and other social movements affected American Length of Lesson: 1 period society
Chapter 21 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 22 Pages from text: 708-735 Title of Chapter/Unit: A Crisis in Confidence, 1968-1980
Additional Fremon, Daniel. The Watergate Scandal In History. Enslow Publishers, 1998. Resources
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment What caused American Sec. 1 Nixon and the Watergate Scandal Reading Strategy: Identify Main Ideas; to suffer a crisis of Biography: Barbara Jordan; Landmark confidence during the What events led to Richard Nixon’s resignation as Decisions of the Supreme Court: What 1970s? President in 1974? Are the Limits of Executive Privilege?; Sec. 1 Quiz EH 10.2.2 Recognize roles of key figures of Watergate.
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 The Ford and Carter Years Geography and History: From Rust Belt What accounted for the changes in American to Sunbelt; Landmark Decisions of the attitudes during the 1970s? Supreme court: Are Affirmative Action EH 9.4.1 Recognize impact of technological/ Programs Fair?; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- A cultural changes on U.S. society Crisis of Confidence, Video- The EH 9.13.3 Evaluate socio-economic impact of Baby Presidency in Crisis Boomer generation. Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 Foreign Policy Troubles History Comics: Cesar Chavez and the What were the goals of American foreign policy UFW; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- From Graffiti to during the Ford and Carter years, and how successful Art were Ford’s and Carter’s policies? EH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policies Length of Lesson: 1 period
*Can be exempt Chapter 22 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 3 periods
Chapter: 23 Pages from text: 738-765 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Conservative Resurgence, 1980-1993
Additional Young, Jeff. Great Communicator: The Story of Ronald Reagan. Morgan Reynolds, 2003. Resources
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What was the Sec. 1 The Conservative Movement Grows Reading Strategy: Summarize; conservative Viewpoints: Liberals and Conservatives; resurgence, and how What spurred the rise of conservatism in the late Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Backlash Against did it affect the 1970s and 1980s? Liberal Programs domestic and foreign policy of the United EH 10.4.3 Compare/contrast Reagan, Bush, and States? Clinton administrations and the nature of their political opposition Length of Lesson: .5 period Sec. 2 The Ford and Carter Years Reading a Chart: Social Security; Primary What accounted for the changes in American Source: Understanding Reagan’s “Tear attitudes during the 1970s? Down This Wall”; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- EH 10.4.3 Compare/contrast Reagan, Bush, and Reagan’s Vision Clinton administrations and the nature of their political opposition Length of Lesson: .5 period
Sec. 3 The End of the Cold War Reading a Chart: Military Spending; Sec. What were Reagan’s foreign policies, and how did 3 Quiz; Audio- A Strong Approach to they contribute to the fall of communism in Europe? Communism; Video- Reagan and the End EH 9.6.2 Recognize impact of Cold War on U.S. of the Cold War society EH 10.4.3 Compare/contrast Reagan, Bush, and Length of Lesson: 1 period Clinton administrations and the nature of their political opposition
Sec. 4 Foreign Policy After the Cold War Outline Map: World Oil Reserves; Sec. 4 What actions did the United States take abroad Quiz; Audio- A New World Order during George H.W. Bush’s presidency? EH 10.4.3 Compare/contrast Reagan, Bush, and Length of Lesson: .5 period Clinton administrations and the nature of their political opposition
Chapter 23 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 24 Pages from text: 766-799 Title of Chapter/Unit: Into a New Century, 1992- Today
Additional Frank, Mitch. Understanding September 11th: Answering Questions About the Attacks on America. Viking, 2002 Resources
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What political, social, Sec. 1 The Computer and Technology Reading Strategy: Categorize; Reading a technological, and Revolutions Chart: A Service Economy; Sec. 1 Quiz; economic trends have Audio- A Young Entrepreneur shaped American life How have technological changes and globalization since 1990? transformed the American economy?
EH 10.1.1 Match innovators/entrepreneurs in the Length of Lesson: 1 period “new economy” EH 10.5.3 Analyze effects of global trade, competition, and government action on U.S. economy
Sec. 2 The Clinton Presidency Viewpoints: Clinton and Gingrich; Sec. 2 What were the successes and failures of the Clinton Quiz; Audio- Becoming President presidency? Length of Lesson: 1 period EH 10.4.3 Compare/contrast Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations and the nature of their political opposition
Sec. 4 The George W. Bush Presidency History Comics: Bush v. Gore; Sec. 4 What was the impact of Bush’s domestic agency and Quiz; Audio- A Two-Term President; his response to the terrorist attack against the United Video- The War on Terrorism States? EH 10.4.3 Compare/contrast Reagan, Bush, and Length of Lesson: 1 period Clinton administrations and the nature of their political opposition
Chapter 24 Test Length of Lesson: .5 period
EOC Review Length of Lesson: 1 period
Final- Covering Ch. 4-24 Length of Lesson: 1 period