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BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS
SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112A9a
6112C9d
6112A9a
6112D9a
6112C9a
Objective SWBAT
Compare and contrast the outcomes
of the stock market crash in 1929
with other periods of economic
instability(eg the depression of
1807 the Long Depression of 1873
the Panic of 1907 the ldquodouble diprdquo of
the 1980rsquos the Great Recession of
2008)
Investigate how US governmental
policies (eg high tariffs limited
banking regulations) affected the
1929 stock market crash
Determine the extent to which the
Treaty of Versailles war debt
repayment and international banking
contributed to the worldwide
economic collapse
Explain how the government uses
monetary policy (eg interest rates
printed currency) to affect the
nationrsquos economy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 166 266 426-430
Analyzing chartsgraphs page 427amp
429
PBS Website
ldquoThe First Measured Century-Stock
Market Crash and the Great
Depressionrdquo
httpwwwpbsorgfmctimelineesto
ckmktcrashhtm
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 426
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 392-393 460
PBS Website
The Failed Peace httpwwwpbsorggreatwarresourc
eslesson7html
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 429430
Economic Depression Venn
Diagram Students will create a
Venn Diagram comparing and
contrasting the Great Depression
with at least one other period of
economic instability in US
History
Causes of the Great Depression
Chart Questions pg 429
Class Discussion What is the
purpose of a tariff How did tariffs
impact the Great Depression
ThinkPairShare How did the
economic terms of the Treaty of
Versailles contribute to the Great
Depression
Exit Ticket Assess the US
governmentrsquos early actions in
combatting the Great Depression
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C9a
WHST11-124
6112C9c
RH11-127
6112C9b
Objective SWBAT
Explain how the government
uses fiscal policy (eg adjusting
taxes spending) to affect the
nationrsquos economy
Produce coherent writing to
explain the relationship between
producers and consumers in a
market economy including how
supply and demand determine the
price of a good or service in this
time period and current times
Use multiple credible sources
including economic indicators
(ie gross domestic product
consumer index national debt
and trade deficit) to evaluate the
health of the US economy
during this time period and in
current times
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp431-437
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp431-437
San Jose State University Website
ldquoThe Great Depression of the 1930rsquos and
its Originsrdquo
httpwwwsjsuedufacultywatkinsdep19
29htm
United States Census Bureau Website
ldquoEconomic Indicatorsrdquo
httpwwwcensusgoveconomic-
indicators
Do Now How did the US
government use tax
adjustments and spending to
combat the Great
Depression Why were
such measures ineffective
CompareContrast Essay
Students will write an essay
comparing and contrasting
the economic health of the
country during the Great
Depression and current
times They will use
information about
production supply and
demand the gross domestic
product and the effects of
the economy on individuals
to construct their essay A
class discussion will follow
upon completion of this
assignment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112C10a
6112D10c
6112B10a
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of economic
regulations and standards established
during this time period in combating the
Great Depression including measures
provided by the Glass-Steagall Act and
the Fair Labor Standards Act
Explain how members of FDRrsquos ldquoBrain
Trustrdquo and cabinet secretaries shaped the
core ideologies and policies of the New
Deal
Assess the effectiveness of New Deal
programs (eg Civilian Conservation
Corp Tennessee Valley Authority)
designed to protect the environment
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 442-448
Economics of History Activity The First
New Deal
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 442-448
Video Franklin Rooseveltrsquos First
Inaugural Address pg 442 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 442-448
Geography Connection amp Visual Skill
page 446
Analyzing Images CCC Poster page 447
Ourdocumentsgov
Tennessee Valley Authority Act (1933)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpdoc=65
Economics of History The
First New Deal worksheet
Class Debate How
effective were New Deal
economic programs in
combatting the Great
Depression
FDR Inaugural Address
Short Answer Question
How did the ideas FDR
expressed in his inaugural
address reflect the
economic and political
philosophies of his
advisors
Geography Connection
questions pg 446
ThinkPairShare Assess
the effect of one New Deal
program designed to
protect the environment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D10d
WHST11-121
6112A10b
6112A10c
Objective SWBAT
Determine the extent to which the
Works Progress Administration
impacted New Jersey and the
nation by improving infrastructure
investing in education and
employing artists
Write an argument assessing the
effectiveness of governmental
policies ( ie FDIC NLRB and
Social Security) enacted during the
New Deal period in protecting the
welfare of individuals
Evaluate the impact of the New
Dealrsquos expanded role of
government with regard to
economic policy (eg spending)
capitalism (eg increased
regulation) and society (eg
government assistance)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 450454
Political Cartoon The Court Packing Plan on
page 454
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 445451452453-454
Ourdocumentsgov
National Labor Relations Act (1933)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpflash=trueampdo
c=66
Social Security Act (1935)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpflash=trueampdo
c=69
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 514517
Ourdocumentsgov
President Franklin Rooseveltrsquos Radio
Address unveiling the second half of the
New Deal (1936)
httpwwwourdocumentsgovdocphpflash=tru
eampdoc=69
Do Now and Exit Slip How did
WPA impact New Jersey
Class Discussion Does the cartoon
ldquoThe Court Packing Planrdquo imply
that Rooseveltrsquos plan was
reasonable or unreasonable
HW Quiz
Argumentative Essay Select one
New Deal program and assess its
effectiveness on protecting the
welfare of individuals
New Deal PPT Students will work
in pairs to create a PowerPoint
presentation regarding how at least
one element of the New Deal
expanded the role of government
in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11126
6112A10a
WHST11-129
6112D10c
WHST11-129
6112C10b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate how and why conflict
developed over the New Deal between
the Supreme Court and other branches of
government by analyzing the decisions
of Schechter v US and Butler v US
as well as other primary source
documents assessing the authorrsquos
claims reasoning and evidence
Conduct short research to compare and
contrast the roles of Eleanor Roosevelt
and Frances Perkins in promoting
equality for women and minorities
during the New Deal era
Compare and contrast the leadership
abilities of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
with past presidents (eg T Roosevelt
Wilson Hoover) and recent presidents
(eg Reagan Obama)
Draw evidence from informational texts
to support analysis reflection and
research to determine the economic
ideological leanings of the two major
political parties during the New Deal
and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 450-455
ldquoPriming the Pumprdquo political
cartoon
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
442-443 454-455
Frances Perkins Biography
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 363-366 439-455
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
439-455
Miller Centerorg
ldquoPrimary Resources US
Depression FDR amp the New
Dealrdquo
httpmillercenterorg
ldquoPriming the Pumprdquo political
cartoon analysis worksheet
Class discussion How
constitutional was the New Deal
and FDRrsquos court packing plan
HW Paragraph Who was the
greater humanitarian Eleanor
Roosevelt or Francis Perkins
Give 3-4 reasons for your answer
Venn Diagram Compare and
contrast the ideologies of T R
and FDR
Political Ideology Chart Students
will use their textbook and on-line
primary sources to create a chart
comparing and contrasting the
political ideologies of the 1930rsquos
Grapes of Wrath test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D10a
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Compare and contrast
Americarsquos response to the Great
Depression with other nations
(eg Germany Italy and Japan)
Evaluate the effectiveness of
international agreements
following World War I (eg
Treaty of Versailles League of
nations appeasement policies)
in preventing international
disputes during the 1920rsquos and
1930rsquos
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 460-462
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
German Inflation handout and pictures
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 391-393
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Treaty of Versailles handout and pictures
BBC Website
ldquoWorld War II The Gathering Stormrdquo
httpwwwbbccoukhistoryworldwarswwtwo
Political Cartoon and
Pictures Analysis
Students will view pictures
of Germany during the
Great Depression and read
a handout about inflation
They will speculate on the
long-term results of this
depression and why
Germanyrsquos answer to its
depression differed from
the US
Treaty of Versailles
Critical Thinking
Questions How did the
postwar goals of the main
Allies vary How do you
think the Treaty of
Versailles affected
Germany in the years
following World War II
Analytical Essay Analyze
the reasons for Hitlerrsquos rise
to power during the
1930rsquos Think about
politics the economy and
Hitlerrsquos use of propaganda
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-128
6112A11b
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos premises regarding the
philosophies of isolationism neutrality
appeasement and interventionism in
response to aggressive policies and
actions taken by other nations at this
time
Analyze the roles of Axis leadership)
eg Hitler Hirohito Mussolini) and
Allied leadership (eg Stalin Churchill
FDR) in the conduct and outcomes of
WWII
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 380-381404-405 amp 463
Political Cartoon ldquoHands Across the
Seardquo p 466
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs Internationalismrdquo
worksheet p 467
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp460-505
Analyzing map the Rise of Dictators
page 461
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs
Internationalismrdquo
analytical worksheet
Class Discussion
Students will view the
ldquoHands Across the Seardquo
political cartoon and
assess whether the artist
supported isolationism or
internationalism
Homework Venn
Diagram Compare and
contrast political leaders
countries amp ideologies
Quiz Dictators amp
Political Ideologies
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126
6112A11c
6112B11a
6112D11b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos differing points of view to
determine if the American Internment of
Japanese German and Italians was a denial
of civil rights
Explain the role that geography played in the
development of military strategies and
weaponry in World War II
Evaluate the role of New Jersey (ie defense
industries Seabrook Farms military
installations and Battleship New Jersey) and
prominent New Jersey citizens (ie Albert
Einstein) in World War II
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 485-486
Ourdocumentsgov
Executive Order 9066 Resulting in the relocation
of Japanese (1942)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpdoc=74
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 495-501
ldquoD-Day-Historyrsquos Greatest Invasionrdquo video pg 495
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
War in Europe and North Africa map pg 498
Geography Connection pg 492
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 482-487 505
Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies Website
ldquoResettlement in Seabrook New Jerseyrdquo
Bridgeton HS Yearbooks
BHS Yearbook 1941
BHS Yearbook 1946
Do Now Read Executive
Order 9066 and assess its
impact on Japanese
Americans
Japanese Internment DBQ
How did treatment of
Japanese Americans differ
from other groups To
what extent was such
treatment justified
War in Europe and North
Africa Geography
Connection Questions pg
498
Geography Connection
Questions pg 492
Do Now Students will
compare and contrast BHS
yearbooks from 1941 and
1946 to determine
differences in the student
population
Free Response Writing
Students will write whether
they would welcome
Japanese American students
from Seabrook Farms to
BHS if they were students
in 1946
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D11c Objective SWBAT
Explain the contribution of minority
groups to the war effort despite the
discrimination that they faced( eg the
Tuskegee Airmen Native American
Code Talkers Women Air Force
Service Pilots Japanese American
442nd Infantry Regimental Combat
Team Mexican Americans)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 481-482 490-491
ldquoThe Real Rosierdquo Slide Show pg 484
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
National WW2 Museum Website
Tuskegee Airmen Video
httpwwwnationalww2museumorg
National Archives Website
ldquoTeaching With Documents Memorandum
Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indiansrdquo
httpwwwarchivesgoveducationlessonscode-
talkers
Class Discussion
Students will view ldquoThe
Real Rosierdquo Slide Show
and the Tuskegee
Airmen video They will
discuss how WWII
altered the economic
and social status of
women and African
Americans
Navajo Code Talkers
Primary Source
Analysis Students will
view various primary
sources about the
Navajo Code Talkers
and assess the impact of
Native Americans on
WWII They will
speculate about how
such service altered
existing stereotypes
Exit Card Hypothesize
about the long-term
effects of WWII on the
lives of women African
Americans and Native
Americans living in the
US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS
SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112C11b
6112C11a
6112A11d
Objective SWBAT
Relate new wartime inventions to scientific
and technological advancements in the civilian
world (eg nuclear technology improved
aeronautical design communication
innovations food preservatives
Evaluate the short and long ndashterm impacts of
the conversion of American industries from
consumer-oriented manufacturing to military
production during WWII
Analyze the decision to use the atomic bomb
and the consequences of doing so
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 480-487
Library of Congress
ldquoOn the Home front-America
During World War IIrdquo
httpwwwlocgovteachersclassr
oommaterialsthemeswarpeaceind
exhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 505-507
Ourdocumentsgov
Manhattan Project Notebook
(1945)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphp
doc=77
Portland State University Website
ldquoDebate on Dropping the Atomic
Bombrdquo httpwwwupapdxeduIMScurre
ntprojectsTAHv3ContentPDFs
Debate_Dropping_Atomic_Bomb
WWII Propaganda Poster
Analysis Students will view
propaganda posters from
WWII and speculate how the
war impacted US industry
the economy technology and
daily life for civilians
HW Reading Quiz
Atomic Bomb Debate
Students will be assigned pro
or con positions to debate
whether America was
justified in dropping the
atomic bomb on Japan They
will research primary and
secondary sources to support
their point of view Students
will write an opening
statement and questions to
ask the opposing team in
preparation for a whole class
oral debate
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D11d
6112A11e
6112D11e
Objective SWBAT
Compare the varying perspectives of victims
survivors bystanders rescuers and
perpetrators during the Holocaust
Assess the responses of the United States and
other nations to the violation of human rights
that occurred during the Holocaust and other
genocides
Explain how World War II and the Holocaust
led to the creation of international
organizations ( ie the United Nations) to
protect human rights and describe the
subsequent impact of these organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 470-475 512 514 521 669
Route of the St Louis Map
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Nazi Propaganda photos
Concentration Camp photos
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum Website
Timeline of Events
Nazi Propaganda political cartoons
Survivors accounts
Modern Day Genocide Connections
httpwwwushmmorg
Supplementary Novel
Excerpts from the novel Night by Elie
Wiesel
Do Now Students
will define the term
genocide They will
then hypothesize
conditions that
would make a
genocide possible
Night Analysis
Questions
Genocide
Comparison
Research Paper
Students will
research another
genocide such as
Cambodia Rwanda
or Darfur and write
an essay comparing
and contrasting it to
the Holocaust
Genocide Prevention
Action Plan
Students will
research the role of
international
organizations such
as the UN and
create an action plan
on how to prevent
future genocides
from occurring
Unit Test
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-121 6112B12a RH11-121 6112B12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence to
evaluate the effectiveness of the
Marshall Plan in the rebuilding
of European nations in the post-
World War II period
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
regional alliances (ie Warsaw
Pact and NATO) in the
rebuilding of European nations
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography pp 517-520
video Communism in the
20th century pg 517 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Marshall Plan Aid Graph
pg 518
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography
pp 517-520
Berlin Airlift Image pg 519
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoNATO is Bornrdquo
Geography Connection pg
520
ldquoThe Original Members of
NATOrdquo interactive map pg
520
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
GIVE RAFT Explain
how the Marshall plan
worked to save Western
Europe from being
absorbed into the Soviet
bloc
Marshall Plan graph
questions pg 518
NATO Geography
connection pg 520
Class discussion
Assess the success of
US containment
during the early years
of the Cold War
Section quiz
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C9a
WHST11-124
6112C9c
RH11-127
6112C9b
Objective SWBAT
Explain how the government
uses fiscal policy (eg adjusting
taxes spending) to affect the
nationrsquos economy
Produce coherent writing to
explain the relationship between
producers and consumers in a
market economy including how
supply and demand determine the
price of a good or service in this
time period and current times
Use multiple credible sources
including economic indicators
(ie gross domestic product
consumer index national debt
and trade deficit) to evaluate the
health of the US economy
during this time period and in
current times
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp431-437
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp431-437
San Jose State University Website
ldquoThe Great Depression of the 1930rsquos and
its Originsrdquo
httpwwwsjsuedufacultywatkinsdep19
29htm
United States Census Bureau Website
ldquoEconomic Indicatorsrdquo
httpwwwcensusgoveconomic-
indicators
Do Now How did the US
government use tax
adjustments and spending to
combat the Great
Depression Why were
such measures ineffective
CompareContrast Essay
Students will write an essay
comparing and contrasting
the economic health of the
country during the Great
Depression and current
times They will use
information about
production supply and
demand the gross domestic
product and the effects of
the economy on individuals
to construct their essay A
class discussion will follow
upon completion of this
assignment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112C10a
6112D10c
6112B10a
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of economic
regulations and standards established
during this time period in combating the
Great Depression including measures
provided by the Glass-Steagall Act and
the Fair Labor Standards Act
Explain how members of FDRrsquos ldquoBrain
Trustrdquo and cabinet secretaries shaped the
core ideologies and policies of the New
Deal
Assess the effectiveness of New Deal
programs (eg Civilian Conservation
Corp Tennessee Valley Authority)
designed to protect the environment
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 442-448
Economics of History Activity The First
New Deal
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 442-448
Video Franklin Rooseveltrsquos First
Inaugural Address pg 442 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 442-448
Geography Connection amp Visual Skill
page 446
Analyzing Images CCC Poster page 447
Ourdocumentsgov
Tennessee Valley Authority Act (1933)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpdoc=65
Economics of History The
First New Deal worksheet
Class Debate How
effective were New Deal
economic programs in
combatting the Great
Depression
FDR Inaugural Address
Short Answer Question
How did the ideas FDR
expressed in his inaugural
address reflect the
economic and political
philosophies of his
advisors
Geography Connection
questions pg 446
ThinkPairShare Assess
the effect of one New Deal
program designed to
protect the environment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D10d
WHST11-121
6112A10b
6112A10c
Objective SWBAT
Determine the extent to which the
Works Progress Administration
impacted New Jersey and the
nation by improving infrastructure
investing in education and
employing artists
Write an argument assessing the
effectiveness of governmental
policies ( ie FDIC NLRB and
Social Security) enacted during the
New Deal period in protecting the
welfare of individuals
Evaluate the impact of the New
Dealrsquos expanded role of
government with regard to
economic policy (eg spending)
capitalism (eg increased
regulation) and society (eg
government assistance)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 450454
Political Cartoon The Court Packing Plan on
page 454
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 445451452453-454
Ourdocumentsgov
National Labor Relations Act (1933)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpflash=trueampdo
c=66
Social Security Act (1935)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpflash=trueampdo
c=69
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 514517
Ourdocumentsgov
President Franklin Rooseveltrsquos Radio
Address unveiling the second half of the
New Deal (1936)
httpwwwourdocumentsgovdocphpflash=tru
eampdoc=69
Do Now and Exit Slip How did
WPA impact New Jersey
Class Discussion Does the cartoon
ldquoThe Court Packing Planrdquo imply
that Rooseveltrsquos plan was
reasonable or unreasonable
HW Quiz
Argumentative Essay Select one
New Deal program and assess its
effectiveness on protecting the
welfare of individuals
New Deal PPT Students will work
in pairs to create a PowerPoint
presentation regarding how at least
one element of the New Deal
expanded the role of government
in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11126
6112A10a
WHST11-129
6112D10c
WHST11-129
6112C10b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate how and why conflict
developed over the New Deal between
the Supreme Court and other branches of
government by analyzing the decisions
of Schechter v US and Butler v US
as well as other primary source
documents assessing the authorrsquos
claims reasoning and evidence
Conduct short research to compare and
contrast the roles of Eleanor Roosevelt
and Frances Perkins in promoting
equality for women and minorities
during the New Deal era
Compare and contrast the leadership
abilities of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
with past presidents (eg T Roosevelt
Wilson Hoover) and recent presidents
(eg Reagan Obama)
Draw evidence from informational texts
to support analysis reflection and
research to determine the economic
ideological leanings of the two major
political parties during the New Deal
and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 450-455
ldquoPriming the Pumprdquo political
cartoon
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
442-443 454-455
Frances Perkins Biography
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 363-366 439-455
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
439-455
Miller Centerorg
ldquoPrimary Resources US
Depression FDR amp the New
Dealrdquo
httpmillercenterorg
ldquoPriming the Pumprdquo political
cartoon analysis worksheet
Class discussion How
constitutional was the New Deal
and FDRrsquos court packing plan
HW Paragraph Who was the
greater humanitarian Eleanor
Roosevelt or Francis Perkins
Give 3-4 reasons for your answer
Venn Diagram Compare and
contrast the ideologies of T R
and FDR
Political Ideology Chart Students
will use their textbook and on-line
primary sources to create a chart
comparing and contrasting the
political ideologies of the 1930rsquos
Grapes of Wrath test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D10a
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Compare and contrast
Americarsquos response to the Great
Depression with other nations
(eg Germany Italy and Japan)
Evaluate the effectiveness of
international agreements
following World War I (eg
Treaty of Versailles League of
nations appeasement policies)
in preventing international
disputes during the 1920rsquos and
1930rsquos
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 460-462
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
German Inflation handout and pictures
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 391-393
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Treaty of Versailles handout and pictures
BBC Website
ldquoWorld War II The Gathering Stormrdquo
httpwwwbbccoukhistoryworldwarswwtwo
Political Cartoon and
Pictures Analysis
Students will view pictures
of Germany during the
Great Depression and read
a handout about inflation
They will speculate on the
long-term results of this
depression and why
Germanyrsquos answer to its
depression differed from
the US
Treaty of Versailles
Critical Thinking
Questions How did the
postwar goals of the main
Allies vary How do you
think the Treaty of
Versailles affected
Germany in the years
following World War II
Analytical Essay Analyze
the reasons for Hitlerrsquos rise
to power during the
1930rsquos Think about
politics the economy and
Hitlerrsquos use of propaganda
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-128
6112A11b
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos premises regarding the
philosophies of isolationism neutrality
appeasement and interventionism in
response to aggressive policies and
actions taken by other nations at this
time
Analyze the roles of Axis leadership)
eg Hitler Hirohito Mussolini) and
Allied leadership (eg Stalin Churchill
FDR) in the conduct and outcomes of
WWII
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 380-381404-405 amp 463
Political Cartoon ldquoHands Across the
Seardquo p 466
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs Internationalismrdquo
worksheet p 467
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp460-505
Analyzing map the Rise of Dictators
page 461
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs
Internationalismrdquo
analytical worksheet
Class Discussion
Students will view the
ldquoHands Across the Seardquo
political cartoon and
assess whether the artist
supported isolationism or
internationalism
Homework Venn
Diagram Compare and
contrast political leaders
countries amp ideologies
Quiz Dictators amp
Political Ideologies
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126
6112A11c
6112B11a
6112D11b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos differing points of view to
determine if the American Internment of
Japanese German and Italians was a denial
of civil rights
Explain the role that geography played in the
development of military strategies and
weaponry in World War II
Evaluate the role of New Jersey (ie defense
industries Seabrook Farms military
installations and Battleship New Jersey) and
prominent New Jersey citizens (ie Albert
Einstein) in World War II
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 485-486
Ourdocumentsgov
Executive Order 9066 Resulting in the relocation
of Japanese (1942)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpdoc=74
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 495-501
ldquoD-Day-Historyrsquos Greatest Invasionrdquo video pg 495
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
War in Europe and North Africa map pg 498
Geography Connection pg 492
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 482-487 505
Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies Website
ldquoResettlement in Seabrook New Jerseyrdquo
Bridgeton HS Yearbooks
BHS Yearbook 1941
BHS Yearbook 1946
Do Now Read Executive
Order 9066 and assess its
impact on Japanese
Americans
Japanese Internment DBQ
How did treatment of
Japanese Americans differ
from other groups To
what extent was such
treatment justified
War in Europe and North
Africa Geography
Connection Questions pg
498
Geography Connection
Questions pg 492
Do Now Students will
compare and contrast BHS
yearbooks from 1941 and
1946 to determine
differences in the student
population
Free Response Writing
Students will write whether
they would welcome
Japanese American students
from Seabrook Farms to
BHS if they were students
in 1946
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D11c Objective SWBAT
Explain the contribution of minority
groups to the war effort despite the
discrimination that they faced( eg the
Tuskegee Airmen Native American
Code Talkers Women Air Force
Service Pilots Japanese American
442nd Infantry Regimental Combat
Team Mexican Americans)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 481-482 490-491
ldquoThe Real Rosierdquo Slide Show pg 484
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
National WW2 Museum Website
Tuskegee Airmen Video
httpwwwnationalww2museumorg
National Archives Website
ldquoTeaching With Documents Memorandum
Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indiansrdquo
httpwwwarchivesgoveducationlessonscode-
talkers
Class Discussion
Students will view ldquoThe
Real Rosierdquo Slide Show
and the Tuskegee
Airmen video They will
discuss how WWII
altered the economic
and social status of
women and African
Americans
Navajo Code Talkers
Primary Source
Analysis Students will
view various primary
sources about the
Navajo Code Talkers
and assess the impact of
Native Americans on
WWII They will
speculate about how
such service altered
existing stereotypes
Exit Card Hypothesize
about the long-term
effects of WWII on the
lives of women African
Americans and Native
Americans living in the
US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS
SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112C11b
6112C11a
6112A11d
Objective SWBAT
Relate new wartime inventions to scientific
and technological advancements in the civilian
world (eg nuclear technology improved
aeronautical design communication
innovations food preservatives
Evaluate the short and long ndashterm impacts of
the conversion of American industries from
consumer-oriented manufacturing to military
production during WWII
Analyze the decision to use the atomic bomb
and the consequences of doing so
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 480-487
Library of Congress
ldquoOn the Home front-America
During World War IIrdquo
httpwwwlocgovteachersclassr
oommaterialsthemeswarpeaceind
exhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 505-507
Ourdocumentsgov
Manhattan Project Notebook
(1945)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphp
doc=77
Portland State University Website
ldquoDebate on Dropping the Atomic
Bombrdquo httpwwwupapdxeduIMScurre
ntprojectsTAHv3ContentPDFs
Debate_Dropping_Atomic_Bomb
WWII Propaganda Poster
Analysis Students will view
propaganda posters from
WWII and speculate how the
war impacted US industry
the economy technology and
daily life for civilians
HW Reading Quiz
Atomic Bomb Debate
Students will be assigned pro
or con positions to debate
whether America was
justified in dropping the
atomic bomb on Japan They
will research primary and
secondary sources to support
their point of view Students
will write an opening
statement and questions to
ask the opposing team in
preparation for a whole class
oral debate
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D11d
6112A11e
6112D11e
Objective SWBAT
Compare the varying perspectives of victims
survivors bystanders rescuers and
perpetrators during the Holocaust
Assess the responses of the United States and
other nations to the violation of human rights
that occurred during the Holocaust and other
genocides
Explain how World War II and the Holocaust
led to the creation of international
organizations ( ie the United Nations) to
protect human rights and describe the
subsequent impact of these organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 470-475 512 514 521 669
Route of the St Louis Map
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Nazi Propaganda photos
Concentration Camp photos
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum Website
Timeline of Events
Nazi Propaganda political cartoons
Survivors accounts
Modern Day Genocide Connections
httpwwwushmmorg
Supplementary Novel
Excerpts from the novel Night by Elie
Wiesel
Do Now Students
will define the term
genocide They will
then hypothesize
conditions that
would make a
genocide possible
Night Analysis
Questions
Genocide
Comparison
Research Paper
Students will
research another
genocide such as
Cambodia Rwanda
or Darfur and write
an essay comparing
and contrasting it to
the Holocaust
Genocide Prevention
Action Plan
Students will
research the role of
international
organizations such
as the UN and
create an action plan
on how to prevent
future genocides
from occurring
Unit Test
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-121 6112B12a RH11-121 6112B12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence to
evaluate the effectiveness of the
Marshall Plan in the rebuilding
of European nations in the post-
World War II period
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
regional alliances (ie Warsaw
Pact and NATO) in the
rebuilding of European nations
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography pp 517-520
video Communism in the
20th century pg 517 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Marshall Plan Aid Graph
pg 518
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography
pp 517-520
Berlin Airlift Image pg 519
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoNATO is Bornrdquo
Geography Connection pg
520
ldquoThe Original Members of
NATOrdquo interactive map pg
520
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
GIVE RAFT Explain
how the Marshall plan
worked to save Western
Europe from being
absorbed into the Soviet
bloc
Marshall Plan graph
questions pg 518
NATO Geography
connection pg 520
Class discussion
Assess the success of
US containment
during the early years
of the Cold War
Section quiz
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112C10a
6112D10c
6112B10a
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of economic
regulations and standards established
during this time period in combating the
Great Depression including measures
provided by the Glass-Steagall Act and
the Fair Labor Standards Act
Explain how members of FDRrsquos ldquoBrain
Trustrdquo and cabinet secretaries shaped the
core ideologies and policies of the New
Deal
Assess the effectiveness of New Deal
programs (eg Civilian Conservation
Corp Tennessee Valley Authority)
designed to protect the environment
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 442-448
Economics of History Activity The First
New Deal
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 442-448
Video Franklin Rooseveltrsquos First
Inaugural Address pg 442 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 442-448
Geography Connection amp Visual Skill
page 446
Analyzing Images CCC Poster page 447
Ourdocumentsgov
Tennessee Valley Authority Act (1933)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpdoc=65
Economics of History The
First New Deal worksheet
Class Debate How
effective were New Deal
economic programs in
combatting the Great
Depression
FDR Inaugural Address
Short Answer Question
How did the ideas FDR
expressed in his inaugural
address reflect the
economic and political
philosophies of his
advisors
Geography Connection
questions pg 446
ThinkPairShare Assess
the effect of one New Deal
program designed to
protect the environment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D10d
WHST11-121
6112A10b
6112A10c
Objective SWBAT
Determine the extent to which the
Works Progress Administration
impacted New Jersey and the
nation by improving infrastructure
investing in education and
employing artists
Write an argument assessing the
effectiveness of governmental
policies ( ie FDIC NLRB and
Social Security) enacted during the
New Deal period in protecting the
welfare of individuals
Evaluate the impact of the New
Dealrsquos expanded role of
government with regard to
economic policy (eg spending)
capitalism (eg increased
regulation) and society (eg
government assistance)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 450454
Political Cartoon The Court Packing Plan on
page 454
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 445451452453-454
Ourdocumentsgov
National Labor Relations Act (1933)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpflash=trueampdo
c=66
Social Security Act (1935)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpflash=trueampdo
c=69
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 514517
Ourdocumentsgov
President Franklin Rooseveltrsquos Radio
Address unveiling the second half of the
New Deal (1936)
httpwwwourdocumentsgovdocphpflash=tru
eampdoc=69
Do Now and Exit Slip How did
WPA impact New Jersey
Class Discussion Does the cartoon
ldquoThe Court Packing Planrdquo imply
that Rooseveltrsquos plan was
reasonable or unreasonable
HW Quiz
Argumentative Essay Select one
New Deal program and assess its
effectiveness on protecting the
welfare of individuals
New Deal PPT Students will work
in pairs to create a PowerPoint
presentation regarding how at least
one element of the New Deal
expanded the role of government
in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11126
6112A10a
WHST11-129
6112D10c
WHST11-129
6112C10b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate how and why conflict
developed over the New Deal between
the Supreme Court and other branches of
government by analyzing the decisions
of Schechter v US and Butler v US
as well as other primary source
documents assessing the authorrsquos
claims reasoning and evidence
Conduct short research to compare and
contrast the roles of Eleanor Roosevelt
and Frances Perkins in promoting
equality for women and minorities
during the New Deal era
Compare and contrast the leadership
abilities of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
with past presidents (eg T Roosevelt
Wilson Hoover) and recent presidents
(eg Reagan Obama)
Draw evidence from informational texts
to support analysis reflection and
research to determine the economic
ideological leanings of the two major
political parties during the New Deal
and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 450-455
ldquoPriming the Pumprdquo political
cartoon
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
442-443 454-455
Frances Perkins Biography
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 363-366 439-455
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
439-455
Miller Centerorg
ldquoPrimary Resources US
Depression FDR amp the New
Dealrdquo
httpmillercenterorg
ldquoPriming the Pumprdquo political
cartoon analysis worksheet
Class discussion How
constitutional was the New Deal
and FDRrsquos court packing plan
HW Paragraph Who was the
greater humanitarian Eleanor
Roosevelt or Francis Perkins
Give 3-4 reasons for your answer
Venn Diagram Compare and
contrast the ideologies of T R
and FDR
Political Ideology Chart Students
will use their textbook and on-line
primary sources to create a chart
comparing and contrasting the
political ideologies of the 1930rsquos
Grapes of Wrath test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D10a
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Compare and contrast
Americarsquos response to the Great
Depression with other nations
(eg Germany Italy and Japan)
Evaluate the effectiveness of
international agreements
following World War I (eg
Treaty of Versailles League of
nations appeasement policies)
in preventing international
disputes during the 1920rsquos and
1930rsquos
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 460-462
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
German Inflation handout and pictures
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 391-393
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Treaty of Versailles handout and pictures
BBC Website
ldquoWorld War II The Gathering Stormrdquo
httpwwwbbccoukhistoryworldwarswwtwo
Political Cartoon and
Pictures Analysis
Students will view pictures
of Germany during the
Great Depression and read
a handout about inflation
They will speculate on the
long-term results of this
depression and why
Germanyrsquos answer to its
depression differed from
the US
Treaty of Versailles
Critical Thinking
Questions How did the
postwar goals of the main
Allies vary How do you
think the Treaty of
Versailles affected
Germany in the years
following World War II
Analytical Essay Analyze
the reasons for Hitlerrsquos rise
to power during the
1930rsquos Think about
politics the economy and
Hitlerrsquos use of propaganda
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-128
6112A11b
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos premises regarding the
philosophies of isolationism neutrality
appeasement and interventionism in
response to aggressive policies and
actions taken by other nations at this
time
Analyze the roles of Axis leadership)
eg Hitler Hirohito Mussolini) and
Allied leadership (eg Stalin Churchill
FDR) in the conduct and outcomes of
WWII
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 380-381404-405 amp 463
Political Cartoon ldquoHands Across the
Seardquo p 466
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs Internationalismrdquo
worksheet p 467
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp460-505
Analyzing map the Rise of Dictators
page 461
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs
Internationalismrdquo
analytical worksheet
Class Discussion
Students will view the
ldquoHands Across the Seardquo
political cartoon and
assess whether the artist
supported isolationism or
internationalism
Homework Venn
Diagram Compare and
contrast political leaders
countries amp ideologies
Quiz Dictators amp
Political Ideologies
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126
6112A11c
6112B11a
6112D11b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos differing points of view to
determine if the American Internment of
Japanese German and Italians was a denial
of civil rights
Explain the role that geography played in the
development of military strategies and
weaponry in World War II
Evaluate the role of New Jersey (ie defense
industries Seabrook Farms military
installations and Battleship New Jersey) and
prominent New Jersey citizens (ie Albert
Einstein) in World War II
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 485-486
Ourdocumentsgov
Executive Order 9066 Resulting in the relocation
of Japanese (1942)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpdoc=74
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 495-501
ldquoD-Day-Historyrsquos Greatest Invasionrdquo video pg 495
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
War in Europe and North Africa map pg 498
Geography Connection pg 492
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 482-487 505
Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies Website
ldquoResettlement in Seabrook New Jerseyrdquo
Bridgeton HS Yearbooks
BHS Yearbook 1941
BHS Yearbook 1946
Do Now Read Executive
Order 9066 and assess its
impact on Japanese
Americans
Japanese Internment DBQ
How did treatment of
Japanese Americans differ
from other groups To
what extent was such
treatment justified
War in Europe and North
Africa Geography
Connection Questions pg
498
Geography Connection
Questions pg 492
Do Now Students will
compare and contrast BHS
yearbooks from 1941 and
1946 to determine
differences in the student
population
Free Response Writing
Students will write whether
they would welcome
Japanese American students
from Seabrook Farms to
BHS if they were students
in 1946
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D11c Objective SWBAT
Explain the contribution of minority
groups to the war effort despite the
discrimination that they faced( eg the
Tuskegee Airmen Native American
Code Talkers Women Air Force
Service Pilots Japanese American
442nd Infantry Regimental Combat
Team Mexican Americans)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 481-482 490-491
ldquoThe Real Rosierdquo Slide Show pg 484
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
National WW2 Museum Website
Tuskegee Airmen Video
httpwwwnationalww2museumorg
National Archives Website
ldquoTeaching With Documents Memorandum
Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indiansrdquo
httpwwwarchivesgoveducationlessonscode-
talkers
Class Discussion
Students will view ldquoThe
Real Rosierdquo Slide Show
and the Tuskegee
Airmen video They will
discuss how WWII
altered the economic
and social status of
women and African
Americans
Navajo Code Talkers
Primary Source
Analysis Students will
view various primary
sources about the
Navajo Code Talkers
and assess the impact of
Native Americans on
WWII They will
speculate about how
such service altered
existing stereotypes
Exit Card Hypothesize
about the long-term
effects of WWII on the
lives of women African
Americans and Native
Americans living in the
US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS
SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112C11b
6112C11a
6112A11d
Objective SWBAT
Relate new wartime inventions to scientific
and technological advancements in the civilian
world (eg nuclear technology improved
aeronautical design communication
innovations food preservatives
Evaluate the short and long ndashterm impacts of
the conversion of American industries from
consumer-oriented manufacturing to military
production during WWII
Analyze the decision to use the atomic bomb
and the consequences of doing so
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 480-487
Library of Congress
ldquoOn the Home front-America
During World War IIrdquo
httpwwwlocgovteachersclassr
oommaterialsthemeswarpeaceind
exhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 505-507
Ourdocumentsgov
Manhattan Project Notebook
(1945)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphp
doc=77
Portland State University Website
ldquoDebate on Dropping the Atomic
Bombrdquo httpwwwupapdxeduIMScurre
ntprojectsTAHv3ContentPDFs
Debate_Dropping_Atomic_Bomb
WWII Propaganda Poster
Analysis Students will view
propaganda posters from
WWII and speculate how the
war impacted US industry
the economy technology and
daily life for civilians
HW Reading Quiz
Atomic Bomb Debate
Students will be assigned pro
or con positions to debate
whether America was
justified in dropping the
atomic bomb on Japan They
will research primary and
secondary sources to support
their point of view Students
will write an opening
statement and questions to
ask the opposing team in
preparation for a whole class
oral debate
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D11d
6112A11e
6112D11e
Objective SWBAT
Compare the varying perspectives of victims
survivors bystanders rescuers and
perpetrators during the Holocaust
Assess the responses of the United States and
other nations to the violation of human rights
that occurred during the Holocaust and other
genocides
Explain how World War II and the Holocaust
led to the creation of international
organizations ( ie the United Nations) to
protect human rights and describe the
subsequent impact of these organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 470-475 512 514 521 669
Route of the St Louis Map
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Nazi Propaganda photos
Concentration Camp photos
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum Website
Timeline of Events
Nazi Propaganda political cartoons
Survivors accounts
Modern Day Genocide Connections
httpwwwushmmorg
Supplementary Novel
Excerpts from the novel Night by Elie
Wiesel
Do Now Students
will define the term
genocide They will
then hypothesize
conditions that
would make a
genocide possible
Night Analysis
Questions
Genocide
Comparison
Research Paper
Students will
research another
genocide such as
Cambodia Rwanda
or Darfur and write
an essay comparing
and contrasting it to
the Holocaust
Genocide Prevention
Action Plan
Students will
research the role of
international
organizations such
as the UN and
create an action plan
on how to prevent
future genocides
from occurring
Unit Test
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-121 6112B12a RH11-121 6112B12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence to
evaluate the effectiveness of the
Marshall Plan in the rebuilding
of European nations in the post-
World War II period
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
regional alliances (ie Warsaw
Pact and NATO) in the
rebuilding of European nations
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography pp 517-520
video Communism in the
20th century pg 517 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Marshall Plan Aid Graph
pg 518
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography
pp 517-520
Berlin Airlift Image pg 519
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoNATO is Bornrdquo
Geography Connection pg
520
ldquoThe Original Members of
NATOrdquo interactive map pg
520
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
GIVE RAFT Explain
how the Marshall plan
worked to save Western
Europe from being
absorbed into the Soviet
bloc
Marshall Plan graph
questions pg 518
NATO Geography
connection pg 520
Class discussion
Assess the success of
US containment
during the early years
of the Cold War
Section quiz
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D10d
WHST11-121
6112A10b
6112A10c
Objective SWBAT
Determine the extent to which the
Works Progress Administration
impacted New Jersey and the
nation by improving infrastructure
investing in education and
employing artists
Write an argument assessing the
effectiveness of governmental
policies ( ie FDIC NLRB and
Social Security) enacted during the
New Deal period in protecting the
welfare of individuals
Evaluate the impact of the New
Dealrsquos expanded role of
government with regard to
economic policy (eg spending)
capitalism (eg increased
regulation) and society (eg
government assistance)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 450454
Political Cartoon The Court Packing Plan on
page 454
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 445451452453-454
Ourdocumentsgov
National Labor Relations Act (1933)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpflash=trueampdo
c=66
Social Security Act (1935)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpflash=trueampdo
c=69
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 514517
Ourdocumentsgov
President Franklin Rooseveltrsquos Radio
Address unveiling the second half of the
New Deal (1936)
httpwwwourdocumentsgovdocphpflash=tru
eampdoc=69
Do Now and Exit Slip How did
WPA impact New Jersey
Class Discussion Does the cartoon
ldquoThe Court Packing Planrdquo imply
that Rooseveltrsquos plan was
reasonable or unreasonable
HW Quiz
Argumentative Essay Select one
New Deal program and assess its
effectiveness on protecting the
welfare of individuals
New Deal PPT Students will work
in pairs to create a PowerPoint
presentation regarding how at least
one element of the New Deal
expanded the role of government
in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11126
6112A10a
WHST11-129
6112D10c
WHST11-129
6112C10b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate how and why conflict
developed over the New Deal between
the Supreme Court and other branches of
government by analyzing the decisions
of Schechter v US and Butler v US
as well as other primary source
documents assessing the authorrsquos
claims reasoning and evidence
Conduct short research to compare and
contrast the roles of Eleanor Roosevelt
and Frances Perkins in promoting
equality for women and minorities
during the New Deal era
Compare and contrast the leadership
abilities of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
with past presidents (eg T Roosevelt
Wilson Hoover) and recent presidents
(eg Reagan Obama)
Draw evidence from informational texts
to support analysis reflection and
research to determine the economic
ideological leanings of the two major
political parties during the New Deal
and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 450-455
ldquoPriming the Pumprdquo political
cartoon
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
442-443 454-455
Frances Perkins Biography
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 363-366 439-455
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
439-455
Miller Centerorg
ldquoPrimary Resources US
Depression FDR amp the New
Dealrdquo
httpmillercenterorg
ldquoPriming the Pumprdquo political
cartoon analysis worksheet
Class discussion How
constitutional was the New Deal
and FDRrsquos court packing plan
HW Paragraph Who was the
greater humanitarian Eleanor
Roosevelt or Francis Perkins
Give 3-4 reasons for your answer
Venn Diagram Compare and
contrast the ideologies of T R
and FDR
Political Ideology Chart Students
will use their textbook and on-line
primary sources to create a chart
comparing and contrasting the
political ideologies of the 1930rsquos
Grapes of Wrath test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D10a
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Compare and contrast
Americarsquos response to the Great
Depression with other nations
(eg Germany Italy and Japan)
Evaluate the effectiveness of
international agreements
following World War I (eg
Treaty of Versailles League of
nations appeasement policies)
in preventing international
disputes during the 1920rsquos and
1930rsquos
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 460-462
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
German Inflation handout and pictures
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 391-393
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Treaty of Versailles handout and pictures
BBC Website
ldquoWorld War II The Gathering Stormrdquo
httpwwwbbccoukhistoryworldwarswwtwo
Political Cartoon and
Pictures Analysis
Students will view pictures
of Germany during the
Great Depression and read
a handout about inflation
They will speculate on the
long-term results of this
depression and why
Germanyrsquos answer to its
depression differed from
the US
Treaty of Versailles
Critical Thinking
Questions How did the
postwar goals of the main
Allies vary How do you
think the Treaty of
Versailles affected
Germany in the years
following World War II
Analytical Essay Analyze
the reasons for Hitlerrsquos rise
to power during the
1930rsquos Think about
politics the economy and
Hitlerrsquos use of propaganda
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-128
6112A11b
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos premises regarding the
philosophies of isolationism neutrality
appeasement and interventionism in
response to aggressive policies and
actions taken by other nations at this
time
Analyze the roles of Axis leadership)
eg Hitler Hirohito Mussolini) and
Allied leadership (eg Stalin Churchill
FDR) in the conduct and outcomes of
WWII
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 380-381404-405 amp 463
Political Cartoon ldquoHands Across the
Seardquo p 466
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs Internationalismrdquo
worksheet p 467
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp460-505
Analyzing map the Rise of Dictators
page 461
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs
Internationalismrdquo
analytical worksheet
Class Discussion
Students will view the
ldquoHands Across the Seardquo
political cartoon and
assess whether the artist
supported isolationism or
internationalism
Homework Venn
Diagram Compare and
contrast political leaders
countries amp ideologies
Quiz Dictators amp
Political Ideologies
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126
6112A11c
6112B11a
6112D11b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos differing points of view to
determine if the American Internment of
Japanese German and Italians was a denial
of civil rights
Explain the role that geography played in the
development of military strategies and
weaponry in World War II
Evaluate the role of New Jersey (ie defense
industries Seabrook Farms military
installations and Battleship New Jersey) and
prominent New Jersey citizens (ie Albert
Einstein) in World War II
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 485-486
Ourdocumentsgov
Executive Order 9066 Resulting in the relocation
of Japanese (1942)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpdoc=74
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 495-501
ldquoD-Day-Historyrsquos Greatest Invasionrdquo video pg 495
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
War in Europe and North Africa map pg 498
Geography Connection pg 492
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 482-487 505
Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies Website
ldquoResettlement in Seabrook New Jerseyrdquo
Bridgeton HS Yearbooks
BHS Yearbook 1941
BHS Yearbook 1946
Do Now Read Executive
Order 9066 and assess its
impact on Japanese
Americans
Japanese Internment DBQ
How did treatment of
Japanese Americans differ
from other groups To
what extent was such
treatment justified
War in Europe and North
Africa Geography
Connection Questions pg
498
Geography Connection
Questions pg 492
Do Now Students will
compare and contrast BHS
yearbooks from 1941 and
1946 to determine
differences in the student
population
Free Response Writing
Students will write whether
they would welcome
Japanese American students
from Seabrook Farms to
BHS if they were students
in 1946
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D11c Objective SWBAT
Explain the contribution of minority
groups to the war effort despite the
discrimination that they faced( eg the
Tuskegee Airmen Native American
Code Talkers Women Air Force
Service Pilots Japanese American
442nd Infantry Regimental Combat
Team Mexican Americans)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 481-482 490-491
ldquoThe Real Rosierdquo Slide Show pg 484
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
National WW2 Museum Website
Tuskegee Airmen Video
httpwwwnationalww2museumorg
National Archives Website
ldquoTeaching With Documents Memorandum
Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indiansrdquo
httpwwwarchivesgoveducationlessonscode-
talkers
Class Discussion
Students will view ldquoThe
Real Rosierdquo Slide Show
and the Tuskegee
Airmen video They will
discuss how WWII
altered the economic
and social status of
women and African
Americans
Navajo Code Talkers
Primary Source
Analysis Students will
view various primary
sources about the
Navajo Code Talkers
and assess the impact of
Native Americans on
WWII They will
speculate about how
such service altered
existing stereotypes
Exit Card Hypothesize
about the long-term
effects of WWII on the
lives of women African
Americans and Native
Americans living in the
US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS
SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112C11b
6112C11a
6112A11d
Objective SWBAT
Relate new wartime inventions to scientific
and technological advancements in the civilian
world (eg nuclear technology improved
aeronautical design communication
innovations food preservatives
Evaluate the short and long ndashterm impacts of
the conversion of American industries from
consumer-oriented manufacturing to military
production during WWII
Analyze the decision to use the atomic bomb
and the consequences of doing so
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 480-487
Library of Congress
ldquoOn the Home front-America
During World War IIrdquo
httpwwwlocgovteachersclassr
oommaterialsthemeswarpeaceind
exhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 505-507
Ourdocumentsgov
Manhattan Project Notebook
(1945)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphp
doc=77
Portland State University Website
ldquoDebate on Dropping the Atomic
Bombrdquo httpwwwupapdxeduIMScurre
ntprojectsTAHv3ContentPDFs
Debate_Dropping_Atomic_Bomb
WWII Propaganda Poster
Analysis Students will view
propaganda posters from
WWII and speculate how the
war impacted US industry
the economy technology and
daily life for civilians
HW Reading Quiz
Atomic Bomb Debate
Students will be assigned pro
or con positions to debate
whether America was
justified in dropping the
atomic bomb on Japan They
will research primary and
secondary sources to support
their point of view Students
will write an opening
statement and questions to
ask the opposing team in
preparation for a whole class
oral debate
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D11d
6112A11e
6112D11e
Objective SWBAT
Compare the varying perspectives of victims
survivors bystanders rescuers and
perpetrators during the Holocaust
Assess the responses of the United States and
other nations to the violation of human rights
that occurred during the Holocaust and other
genocides
Explain how World War II and the Holocaust
led to the creation of international
organizations ( ie the United Nations) to
protect human rights and describe the
subsequent impact of these organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 470-475 512 514 521 669
Route of the St Louis Map
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Nazi Propaganda photos
Concentration Camp photos
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum Website
Timeline of Events
Nazi Propaganda political cartoons
Survivors accounts
Modern Day Genocide Connections
httpwwwushmmorg
Supplementary Novel
Excerpts from the novel Night by Elie
Wiesel
Do Now Students
will define the term
genocide They will
then hypothesize
conditions that
would make a
genocide possible
Night Analysis
Questions
Genocide
Comparison
Research Paper
Students will
research another
genocide such as
Cambodia Rwanda
or Darfur and write
an essay comparing
and contrasting it to
the Holocaust
Genocide Prevention
Action Plan
Students will
research the role of
international
organizations such
as the UN and
create an action plan
on how to prevent
future genocides
from occurring
Unit Test
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-121 6112B12a RH11-121 6112B12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence to
evaluate the effectiveness of the
Marshall Plan in the rebuilding
of European nations in the post-
World War II period
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
regional alliances (ie Warsaw
Pact and NATO) in the
rebuilding of European nations
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography pp 517-520
video Communism in the
20th century pg 517 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Marshall Plan Aid Graph
pg 518
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography
pp 517-520
Berlin Airlift Image pg 519
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoNATO is Bornrdquo
Geography Connection pg
520
ldquoThe Original Members of
NATOrdquo interactive map pg
520
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
GIVE RAFT Explain
how the Marshall plan
worked to save Western
Europe from being
absorbed into the Soviet
bloc
Marshall Plan graph
questions pg 518
NATO Geography
connection pg 520
Class discussion
Assess the success of
US containment
during the early years
of the Cold War
Section quiz
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question How did the Great Depression affect American society and alter the role of the US government in public life
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11126
6112A10a
WHST11-129
6112D10c
WHST11-129
6112C10b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate how and why conflict
developed over the New Deal between
the Supreme Court and other branches of
government by analyzing the decisions
of Schechter v US and Butler v US
as well as other primary source
documents assessing the authorrsquos
claims reasoning and evidence
Conduct short research to compare and
contrast the roles of Eleanor Roosevelt
and Frances Perkins in promoting
equality for women and minorities
during the New Deal era
Compare and contrast the leadership
abilities of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
with past presidents (eg T Roosevelt
Wilson Hoover) and recent presidents
(eg Reagan Obama)
Draw evidence from informational texts
to support analysis reflection and
research to determine the economic
ideological leanings of the two major
political parties during the New Deal
and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 450-455
ldquoPriming the Pumprdquo political
cartoon
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
442-443 454-455
Frances Perkins Biography
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 363-366 439-455
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
439-455
Miller Centerorg
ldquoPrimary Resources US
Depression FDR amp the New
Dealrdquo
httpmillercenterorg
ldquoPriming the Pumprdquo political
cartoon analysis worksheet
Class discussion How
constitutional was the New Deal
and FDRrsquos court packing plan
HW Paragraph Who was the
greater humanitarian Eleanor
Roosevelt or Francis Perkins
Give 3-4 reasons for your answer
Venn Diagram Compare and
contrast the ideologies of T R
and FDR
Political Ideology Chart Students
will use their textbook and on-line
primary sources to create a chart
comparing and contrasting the
political ideologies of the 1930rsquos
Grapes of Wrath test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D10a
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Compare and contrast
Americarsquos response to the Great
Depression with other nations
(eg Germany Italy and Japan)
Evaluate the effectiveness of
international agreements
following World War I (eg
Treaty of Versailles League of
nations appeasement policies)
in preventing international
disputes during the 1920rsquos and
1930rsquos
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 460-462
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
German Inflation handout and pictures
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 391-393
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Treaty of Versailles handout and pictures
BBC Website
ldquoWorld War II The Gathering Stormrdquo
httpwwwbbccoukhistoryworldwarswwtwo
Political Cartoon and
Pictures Analysis
Students will view pictures
of Germany during the
Great Depression and read
a handout about inflation
They will speculate on the
long-term results of this
depression and why
Germanyrsquos answer to its
depression differed from
the US
Treaty of Versailles
Critical Thinking
Questions How did the
postwar goals of the main
Allies vary How do you
think the Treaty of
Versailles affected
Germany in the years
following World War II
Analytical Essay Analyze
the reasons for Hitlerrsquos rise
to power during the
1930rsquos Think about
politics the economy and
Hitlerrsquos use of propaganda
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-128
6112A11b
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos premises regarding the
philosophies of isolationism neutrality
appeasement and interventionism in
response to aggressive policies and
actions taken by other nations at this
time
Analyze the roles of Axis leadership)
eg Hitler Hirohito Mussolini) and
Allied leadership (eg Stalin Churchill
FDR) in the conduct and outcomes of
WWII
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 380-381404-405 amp 463
Political Cartoon ldquoHands Across the
Seardquo p 466
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs Internationalismrdquo
worksheet p 467
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp460-505
Analyzing map the Rise of Dictators
page 461
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs
Internationalismrdquo
analytical worksheet
Class Discussion
Students will view the
ldquoHands Across the Seardquo
political cartoon and
assess whether the artist
supported isolationism or
internationalism
Homework Venn
Diagram Compare and
contrast political leaders
countries amp ideologies
Quiz Dictators amp
Political Ideologies
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126
6112A11c
6112B11a
6112D11b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos differing points of view to
determine if the American Internment of
Japanese German and Italians was a denial
of civil rights
Explain the role that geography played in the
development of military strategies and
weaponry in World War II
Evaluate the role of New Jersey (ie defense
industries Seabrook Farms military
installations and Battleship New Jersey) and
prominent New Jersey citizens (ie Albert
Einstein) in World War II
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 485-486
Ourdocumentsgov
Executive Order 9066 Resulting in the relocation
of Japanese (1942)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpdoc=74
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 495-501
ldquoD-Day-Historyrsquos Greatest Invasionrdquo video pg 495
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
War in Europe and North Africa map pg 498
Geography Connection pg 492
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 482-487 505
Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies Website
ldquoResettlement in Seabrook New Jerseyrdquo
Bridgeton HS Yearbooks
BHS Yearbook 1941
BHS Yearbook 1946
Do Now Read Executive
Order 9066 and assess its
impact on Japanese
Americans
Japanese Internment DBQ
How did treatment of
Japanese Americans differ
from other groups To
what extent was such
treatment justified
War in Europe and North
Africa Geography
Connection Questions pg
498
Geography Connection
Questions pg 492
Do Now Students will
compare and contrast BHS
yearbooks from 1941 and
1946 to determine
differences in the student
population
Free Response Writing
Students will write whether
they would welcome
Japanese American students
from Seabrook Farms to
BHS if they were students
in 1946
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D11c Objective SWBAT
Explain the contribution of minority
groups to the war effort despite the
discrimination that they faced( eg the
Tuskegee Airmen Native American
Code Talkers Women Air Force
Service Pilots Japanese American
442nd Infantry Regimental Combat
Team Mexican Americans)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 481-482 490-491
ldquoThe Real Rosierdquo Slide Show pg 484
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
National WW2 Museum Website
Tuskegee Airmen Video
httpwwwnationalww2museumorg
National Archives Website
ldquoTeaching With Documents Memorandum
Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indiansrdquo
httpwwwarchivesgoveducationlessonscode-
talkers
Class Discussion
Students will view ldquoThe
Real Rosierdquo Slide Show
and the Tuskegee
Airmen video They will
discuss how WWII
altered the economic
and social status of
women and African
Americans
Navajo Code Talkers
Primary Source
Analysis Students will
view various primary
sources about the
Navajo Code Talkers
and assess the impact of
Native Americans on
WWII They will
speculate about how
such service altered
existing stereotypes
Exit Card Hypothesize
about the long-term
effects of WWII on the
lives of women African
Americans and Native
Americans living in the
US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS
SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112C11b
6112C11a
6112A11d
Objective SWBAT
Relate new wartime inventions to scientific
and technological advancements in the civilian
world (eg nuclear technology improved
aeronautical design communication
innovations food preservatives
Evaluate the short and long ndashterm impacts of
the conversion of American industries from
consumer-oriented manufacturing to military
production during WWII
Analyze the decision to use the atomic bomb
and the consequences of doing so
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 480-487
Library of Congress
ldquoOn the Home front-America
During World War IIrdquo
httpwwwlocgovteachersclassr
oommaterialsthemeswarpeaceind
exhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 505-507
Ourdocumentsgov
Manhattan Project Notebook
(1945)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphp
doc=77
Portland State University Website
ldquoDebate on Dropping the Atomic
Bombrdquo httpwwwupapdxeduIMScurre
ntprojectsTAHv3ContentPDFs
Debate_Dropping_Atomic_Bomb
WWII Propaganda Poster
Analysis Students will view
propaganda posters from
WWII and speculate how the
war impacted US industry
the economy technology and
daily life for civilians
HW Reading Quiz
Atomic Bomb Debate
Students will be assigned pro
or con positions to debate
whether America was
justified in dropping the
atomic bomb on Japan They
will research primary and
secondary sources to support
their point of view Students
will write an opening
statement and questions to
ask the opposing team in
preparation for a whole class
oral debate
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D11d
6112A11e
6112D11e
Objective SWBAT
Compare the varying perspectives of victims
survivors bystanders rescuers and
perpetrators during the Holocaust
Assess the responses of the United States and
other nations to the violation of human rights
that occurred during the Holocaust and other
genocides
Explain how World War II and the Holocaust
led to the creation of international
organizations ( ie the United Nations) to
protect human rights and describe the
subsequent impact of these organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 470-475 512 514 521 669
Route of the St Louis Map
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Nazi Propaganda photos
Concentration Camp photos
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum Website
Timeline of Events
Nazi Propaganda political cartoons
Survivors accounts
Modern Day Genocide Connections
httpwwwushmmorg
Supplementary Novel
Excerpts from the novel Night by Elie
Wiesel
Do Now Students
will define the term
genocide They will
then hypothesize
conditions that
would make a
genocide possible
Night Analysis
Questions
Genocide
Comparison
Research Paper
Students will
research another
genocide such as
Cambodia Rwanda
or Darfur and write
an essay comparing
and contrasting it to
the Holocaust
Genocide Prevention
Action Plan
Students will
research the role of
international
organizations such
as the UN and
create an action plan
on how to prevent
future genocides
from occurring
Unit Test
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-121 6112B12a RH11-121 6112B12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence to
evaluate the effectiveness of the
Marshall Plan in the rebuilding
of European nations in the post-
World War II period
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
regional alliances (ie Warsaw
Pact and NATO) in the
rebuilding of European nations
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography pp 517-520
video Communism in the
20th century pg 517 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Marshall Plan Aid Graph
pg 518
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography
pp 517-520
Berlin Airlift Image pg 519
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoNATO is Bornrdquo
Geography Connection pg
520
ldquoThe Original Members of
NATOrdquo interactive map pg
520
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
GIVE RAFT Explain
how the Marshall plan
worked to save Western
Europe from being
absorbed into the Soviet
bloc
Marshall Plan graph
questions pg 518
NATO Geography
connection pg 520
Class discussion
Assess the success of
US containment
during the early years
of the Cold War
Section quiz
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D10a
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Compare and contrast
Americarsquos response to the Great
Depression with other nations
(eg Germany Italy and Japan)
Evaluate the effectiveness of
international agreements
following World War I (eg
Treaty of Versailles League of
nations appeasement policies)
in preventing international
disputes during the 1920rsquos and
1930rsquos
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 460-462
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
German Inflation handout and pictures
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 391-393
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Treaty of Versailles handout and pictures
BBC Website
ldquoWorld War II The Gathering Stormrdquo
httpwwwbbccoukhistoryworldwarswwtwo
Political Cartoon and
Pictures Analysis
Students will view pictures
of Germany during the
Great Depression and read
a handout about inflation
They will speculate on the
long-term results of this
depression and why
Germanyrsquos answer to its
depression differed from
the US
Treaty of Versailles
Critical Thinking
Questions How did the
postwar goals of the main
Allies vary How do you
think the Treaty of
Versailles affected
Germany in the years
following World War II
Analytical Essay Analyze
the reasons for Hitlerrsquos rise
to power during the
1930rsquos Think about
politics the economy and
Hitlerrsquos use of propaganda
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-128
6112A11b
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos premises regarding the
philosophies of isolationism neutrality
appeasement and interventionism in
response to aggressive policies and
actions taken by other nations at this
time
Analyze the roles of Axis leadership)
eg Hitler Hirohito Mussolini) and
Allied leadership (eg Stalin Churchill
FDR) in the conduct and outcomes of
WWII
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 380-381404-405 amp 463
Political Cartoon ldquoHands Across the
Seardquo p 466
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs Internationalismrdquo
worksheet p 467
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp460-505
Analyzing map the Rise of Dictators
page 461
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs
Internationalismrdquo
analytical worksheet
Class Discussion
Students will view the
ldquoHands Across the Seardquo
political cartoon and
assess whether the artist
supported isolationism or
internationalism
Homework Venn
Diagram Compare and
contrast political leaders
countries amp ideologies
Quiz Dictators amp
Political Ideologies
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126
6112A11c
6112B11a
6112D11b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos differing points of view to
determine if the American Internment of
Japanese German and Italians was a denial
of civil rights
Explain the role that geography played in the
development of military strategies and
weaponry in World War II
Evaluate the role of New Jersey (ie defense
industries Seabrook Farms military
installations and Battleship New Jersey) and
prominent New Jersey citizens (ie Albert
Einstein) in World War II
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 485-486
Ourdocumentsgov
Executive Order 9066 Resulting in the relocation
of Japanese (1942)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpdoc=74
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 495-501
ldquoD-Day-Historyrsquos Greatest Invasionrdquo video pg 495
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
War in Europe and North Africa map pg 498
Geography Connection pg 492
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 482-487 505
Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies Website
ldquoResettlement in Seabrook New Jerseyrdquo
Bridgeton HS Yearbooks
BHS Yearbook 1941
BHS Yearbook 1946
Do Now Read Executive
Order 9066 and assess its
impact on Japanese
Americans
Japanese Internment DBQ
How did treatment of
Japanese Americans differ
from other groups To
what extent was such
treatment justified
War in Europe and North
Africa Geography
Connection Questions pg
498
Geography Connection
Questions pg 492
Do Now Students will
compare and contrast BHS
yearbooks from 1941 and
1946 to determine
differences in the student
population
Free Response Writing
Students will write whether
they would welcome
Japanese American students
from Seabrook Farms to
BHS if they were students
in 1946
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D11c Objective SWBAT
Explain the contribution of minority
groups to the war effort despite the
discrimination that they faced( eg the
Tuskegee Airmen Native American
Code Talkers Women Air Force
Service Pilots Japanese American
442nd Infantry Regimental Combat
Team Mexican Americans)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 481-482 490-491
ldquoThe Real Rosierdquo Slide Show pg 484
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
National WW2 Museum Website
Tuskegee Airmen Video
httpwwwnationalww2museumorg
National Archives Website
ldquoTeaching With Documents Memorandum
Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indiansrdquo
httpwwwarchivesgoveducationlessonscode-
talkers
Class Discussion
Students will view ldquoThe
Real Rosierdquo Slide Show
and the Tuskegee
Airmen video They will
discuss how WWII
altered the economic
and social status of
women and African
Americans
Navajo Code Talkers
Primary Source
Analysis Students will
view various primary
sources about the
Navajo Code Talkers
and assess the impact of
Native Americans on
WWII They will
speculate about how
such service altered
existing stereotypes
Exit Card Hypothesize
about the long-term
effects of WWII on the
lives of women African
Americans and Native
Americans living in the
US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS
SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112C11b
6112C11a
6112A11d
Objective SWBAT
Relate new wartime inventions to scientific
and technological advancements in the civilian
world (eg nuclear technology improved
aeronautical design communication
innovations food preservatives
Evaluate the short and long ndashterm impacts of
the conversion of American industries from
consumer-oriented manufacturing to military
production during WWII
Analyze the decision to use the atomic bomb
and the consequences of doing so
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 480-487
Library of Congress
ldquoOn the Home front-America
During World War IIrdquo
httpwwwlocgovteachersclassr
oommaterialsthemeswarpeaceind
exhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 505-507
Ourdocumentsgov
Manhattan Project Notebook
(1945)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphp
doc=77
Portland State University Website
ldquoDebate on Dropping the Atomic
Bombrdquo httpwwwupapdxeduIMScurre
ntprojectsTAHv3ContentPDFs
Debate_Dropping_Atomic_Bomb
WWII Propaganda Poster
Analysis Students will view
propaganda posters from
WWII and speculate how the
war impacted US industry
the economy technology and
daily life for civilians
HW Reading Quiz
Atomic Bomb Debate
Students will be assigned pro
or con positions to debate
whether America was
justified in dropping the
atomic bomb on Japan They
will research primary and
secondary sources to support
their point of view Students
will write an opening
statement and questions to
ask the opposing team in
preparation for a whole class
oral debate
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D11d
6112A11e
6112D11e
Objective SWBAT
Compare the varying perspectives of victims
survivors bystanders rescuers and
perpetrators during the Holocaust
Assess the responses of the United States and
other nations to the violation of human rights
that occurred during the Holocaust and other
genocides
Explain how World War II and the Holocaust
led to the creation of international
organizations ( ie the United Nations) to
protect human rights and describe the
subsequent impact of these organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 470-475 512 514 521 669
Route of the St Louis Map
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Nazi Propaganda photos
Concentration Camp photos
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum Website
Timeline of Events
Nazi Propaganda political cartoons
Survivors accounts
Modern Day Genocide Connections
httpwwwushmmorg
Supplementary Novel
Excerpts from the novel Night by Elie
Wiesel
Do Now Students
will define the term
genocide They will
then hypothesize
conditions that
would make a
genocide possible
Night Analysis
Questions
Genocide
Comparison
Research Paper
Students will
research another
genocide such as
Cambodia Rwanda
or Darfur and write
an essay comparing
and contrasting it to
the Holocaust
Genocide Prevention
Action Plan
Students will
research the role of
international
organizations such
as the UN and
create an action plan
on how to prevent
future genocides
from occurring
Unit Test
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-121 6112B12a RH11-121 6112B12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence to
evaluate the effectiveness of the
Marshall Plan in the rebuilding
of European nations in the post-
World War II period
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
regional alliances (ie Warsaw
Pact and NATO) in the
rebuilding of European nations
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography pp 517-520
video Communism in the
20th century pg 517 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Marshall Plan Aid Graph
pg 518
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography
pp 517-520
Berlin Airlift Image pg 519
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoNATO is Bornrdquo
Geography Connection pg
520
ldquoThe Original Members of
NATOrdquo interactive map pg
520
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
GIVE RAFT Explain
how the Marshall plan
worked to save Western
Europe from being
absorbed into the Soviet
bloc
Marshall Plan graph
questions pg 518
NATO Geography
connection pg 520
Class discussion
Assess the success of
US containment
during the early years
of the Cold War
Section quiz
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-128
6112A11b
6112A11a
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos premises regarding the
philosophies of isolationism neutrality
appeasement and interventionism in
response to aggressive policies and
actions taken by other nations at this
time
Analyze the roles of Axis leadership)
eg Hitler Hirohito Mussolini) and
Allied leadership (eg Stalin Churchill
FDR) in the conduct and outcomes of
WWII
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 380-381404-405 amp 463
Political Cartoon ldquoHands Across the
Seardquo p 466
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs Internationalismrdquo
worksheet p 467
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp460-505
Analyzing map the Rise of Dictators
page 461
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
ldquoIsolationism vs
Internationalismrdquo
analytical worksheet
Class Discussion
Students will view the
ldquoHands Across the Seardquo
political cartoon and
assess whether the artist
supported isolationism or
internationalism
Homework Venn
Diagram Compare and
contrast political leaders
countries amp ideologies
Quiz Dictators amp
Political Ideologies
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126
6112A11c
6112B11a
6112D11b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos differing points of view to
determine if the American Internment of
Japanese German and Italians was a denial
of civil rights
Explain the role that geography played in the
development of military strategies and
weaponry in World War II
Evaluate the role of New Jersey (ie defense
industries Seabrook Farms military
installations and Battleship New Jersey) and
prominent New Jersey citizens (ie Albert
Einstein) in World War II
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 485-486
Ourdocumentsgov
Executive Order 9066 Resulting in the relocation
of Japanese (1942)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpdoc=74
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 495-501
ldquoD-Day-Historyrsquos Greatest Invasionrdquo video pg 495
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
War in Europe and North Africa map pg 498
Geography Connection pg 492
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 482-487 505
Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies Website
ldquoResettlement in Seabrook New Jerseyrdquo
Bridgeton HS Yearbooks
BHS Yearbook 1941
BHS Yearbook 1946
Do Now Read Executive
Order 9066 and assess its
impact on Japanese
Americans
Japanese Internment DBQ
How did treatment of
Japanese Americans differ
from other groups To
what extent was such
treatment justified
War in Europe and North
Africa Geography
Connection Questions pg
498
Geography Connection
Questions pg 492
Do Now Students will
compare and contrast BHS
yearbooks from 1941 and
1946 to determine
differences in the student
population
Free Response Writing
Students will write whether
they would welcome
Japanese American students
from Seabrook Farms to
BHS if they were students
in 1946
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D11c Objective SWBAT
Explain the contribution of minority
groups to the war effort despite the
discrimination that they faced( eg the
Tuskegee Airmen Native American
Code Talkers Women Air Force
Service Pilots Japanese American
442nd Infantry Regimental Combat
Team Mexican Americans)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 481-482 490-491
ldquoThe Real Rosierdquo Slide Show pg 484
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
National WW2 Museum Website
Tuskegee Airmen Video
httpwwwnationalww2museumorg
National Archives Website
ldquoTeaching With Documents Memorandum
Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indiansrdquo
httpwwwarchivesgoveducationlessonscode-
talkers
Class Discussion
Students will view ldquoThe
Real Rosierdquo Slide Show
and the Tuskegee
Airmen video They will
discuss how WWII
altered the economic
and social status of
women and African
Americans
Navajo Code Talkers
Primary Source
Analysis Students will
view various primary
sources about the
Navajo Code Talkers
and assess the impact of
Native Americans on
WWII They will
speculate about how
such service altered
existing stereotypes
Exit Card Hypothesize
about the long-term
effects of WWII on the
lives of women African
Americans and Native
Americans living in the
US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS
SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112C11b
6112C11a
6112A11d
Objective SWBAT
Relate new wartime inventions to scientific
and technological advancements in the civilian
world (eg nuclear technology improved
aeronautical design communication
innovations food preservatives
Evaluate the short and long ndashterm impacts of
the conversion of American industries from
consumer-oriented manufacturing to military
production during WWII
Analyze the decision to use the atomic bomb
and the consequences of doing so
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 480-487
Library of Congress
ldquoOn the Home front-America
During World War IIrdquo
httpwwwlocgovteachersclassr
oommaterialsthemeswarpeaceind
exhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 505-507
Ourdocumentsgov
Manhattan Project Notebook
(1945)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphp
doc=77
Portland State University Website
ldquoDebate on Dropping the Atomic
Bombrdquo httpwwwupapdxeduIMScurre
ntprojectsTAHv3ContentPDFs
Debate_Dropping_Atomic_Bomb
WWII Propaganda Poster
Analysis Students will view
propaganda posters from
WWII and speculate how the
war impacted US industry
the economy technology and
daily life for civilians
HW Reading Quiz
Atomic Bomb Debate
Students will be assigned pro
or con positions to debate
whether America was
justified in dropping the
atomic bomb on Japan They
will research primary and
secondary sources to support
their point of view Students
will write an opening
statement and questions to
ask the opposing team in
preparation for a whole class
oral debate
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D11d
6112A11e
6112D11e
Objective SWBAT
Compare the varying perspectives of victims
survivors bystanders rescuers and
perpetrators during the Holocaust
Assess the responses of the United States and
other nations to the violation of human rights
that occurred during the Holocaust and other
genocides
Explain how World War II and the Holocaust
led to the creation of international
organizations ( ie the United Nations) to
protect human rights and describe the
subsequent impact of these organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 470-475 512 514 521 669
Route of the St Louis Map
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Nazi Propaganda photos
Concentration Camp photos
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum Website
Timeline of Events
Nazi Propaganda political cartoons
Survivors accounts
Modern Day Genocide Connections
httpwwwushmmorg
Supplementary Novel
Excerpts from the novel Night by Elie
Wiesel
Do Now Students
will define the term
genocide They will
then hypothesize
conditions that
would make a
genocide possible
Night Analysis
Questions
Genocide
Comparison
Research Paper
Students will
research another
genocide such as
Cambodia Rwanda
or Darfur and write
an essay comparing
and contrasting it to
the Holocaust
Genocide Prevention
Action Plan
Students will
research the role of
international
organizations such
as the UN and
create an action plan
on how to prevent
future genocides
from occurring
Unit Test
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-121 6112B12a RH11-121 6112B12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence to
evaluate the effectiveness of the
Marshall Plan in the rebuilding
of European nations in the post-
World War II period
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
regional alliances (ie Warsaw
Pact and NATO) in the
rebuilding of European nations
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography pp 517-520
video Communism in the
20th century pg 517 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Marshall Plan Aid Graph
pg 518
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography
pp 517-520
Berlin Airlift Image pg 519
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoNATO is Bornrdquo
Geography Connection pg
520
ldquoThe Original Members of
NATOrdquo interactive map pg
520
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
GIVE RAFT Explain
how the Marshall plan
worked to save Western
Europe from being
absorbed into the Soviet
bloc
Marshall Plan graph
questions pg 518
NATO Geography
connection pg 520
Class discussion
Assess the success of
US containment
during the early years
of the Cold War
Section quiz
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126
6112A11c
6112B11a
6112D11b
Objective SWBAT
Evaluate authorrsquos differing points of view to
determine if the American Internment of
Japanese German and Italians was a denial
of civil rights
Explain the role that geography played in the
development of military strategies and
weaponry in World War II
Evaluate the role of New Jersey (ie defense
industries Seabrook Farms military
installations and Battleship New Jersey) and
prominent New Jersey citizens (ie Albert
Einstein) in World War II
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 485-486
Ourdocumentsgov
Executive Order 9066 Resulting in the relocation
of Japanese (1942)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphpdoc=74
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 495-501
ldquoD-Day-Historyrsquos Greatest Invasionrdquo video pg 495
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
War in Europe and North Africa map pg 498
Geography Connection pg 492
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 482-487 505
Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies Website
ldquoResettlement in Seabrook New Jerseyrdquo
Bridgeton HS Yearbooks
BHS Yearbook 1941
BHS Yearbook 1946
Do Now Read Executive
Order 9066 and assess its
impact on Japanese
Americans
Japanese Internment DBQ
How did treatment of
Japanese Americans differ
from other groups To
what extent was such
treatment justified
War in Europe and North
Africa Geography
Connection Questions pg
498
Geography Connection
Questions pg 492
Do Now Students will
compare and contrast BHS
yearbooks from 1941 and
1946 to determine
differences in the student
population
Free Response Writing
Students will write whether
they would welcome
Japanese American students
from Seabrook Farms to
BHS if they were students
in 1946
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D11c Objective SWBAT
Explain the contribution of minority
groups to the war effort despite the
discrimination that they faced( eg the
Tuskegee Airmen Native American
Code Talkers Women Air Force
Service Pilots Japanese American
442nd Infantry Regimental Combat
Team Mexican Americans)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 481-482 490-491
ldquoThe Real Rosierdquo Slide Show pg 484
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
National WW2 Museum Website
Tuskegee Airmen Video
httpwwwnationalww2museumorg
National Archives Website
ldquoTeaching With Documents Memorandum
Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indiansrdquo
httpwwwarchivesgoveducationlessonscode-
talkers
Class Discussion
Students will view ldquoThe
Real Rosierdquo Slide Show
and the Tuskegee
Airmen video They will
discuss how WWII
altered the economic
and social status of
women and African
Americans
Navajo Code Talkers
Primary Source
Analysis Students will
view various primary
sources about the
Navajo Code Talkers
and assess the impact of
Native Americans on
WWII They will
speculate about how
such service altered
existing stereotypes
Exit Card Hypothesize
about the long-term
effects of WWII on the
lives of women African
Americans and Native
Americans living in the
US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS
SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112C11b
6112C11a
6112A11d
Objective SWBAT
Relate new wartime inventions to scientific
and technological advancements in the civilian
world (eg nuclear technology improved
aeronautical design communication
innovations food preservatives
Evaluate the short and long ndashterm impacts of
the conversion of American industries from
consumer-oriented manufacturing to military
production during WWII
Analyze the decision to use the atomic bomb
and the consequences of doing so
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 480-487
Library of Congress
ldquoOn the Home front-America
During World War IIrdquo
httpwwwlocgovteachersclassr
oommaterialsthemeswarpeaceind
exhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 505-507
Ourdocumentsgov
Manhattan Project Notebook
(1945)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphp
doc=77
Portland State University Website
ldquoDebate on Dropping the Atomic
Bombrdquo httpwwwupapdxeduIMScurre
ntprojectsTAHv3ContentPDFs
Debate_Dropping_Atomic_Bomb
WWII Propaganda Poster
Analysis Students will view
propaganda posters from
WWII and speculate how the
war impacted US industry
the economy technology and
daily life for civilians
HW Reading Quiz
Atomic Bomb Debate
Students will be assigned pro
or con positions to debate
whether America was
justified in dropping the
atomic bomb on Japan They
will research primary and
secondary sources to support
their point of view Students
will write an opening
statement and questions to
ask the opposing team in
preparation for a whole class
oral debate
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D11d
6112A11e
6112D11e
Objective SWBAT
Compare the varying perspectives of victims
survivors bystanders rescuers and
perpetrators during the Holocaust
Assess the responses of the United States and
other nations to the violation of human rights
that occurred during the Holocaust and other
genocides
Explain how World War II and the Holocaust
led to the creation of international
organizations ( ie the United Nations) to
protect human rights and describe the
subsequent impact of these organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 470-475 512 514 521 669
Route of the St Louis Map
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Nazi Propaganda photos
Concentration Camp photos
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum Website
Timeline of Events
Nazi Propaganda political cartoons
Survivors accounts
Modern Day Genocide Connections
httpwwwushmmorg
Supplementary Novel
Excerpts from the novel Night by Elie
Wiesel
Do Now Students
will define the term
genocide They will
then hypothesize
conditions that
would make a
genocide possible
Night Analysis
Questions
Genocide
Comparison
Research Paper
Students will
research another
genocide such as
Cambodia Rwanda
or Darfur and write
an essay comparing
and contrasting it to
the Holocaust
Genocide Prevention
Action Plan
Students will
research the role of
international
organizations such
as the UN and
create an action plan
on how to prevent
future genocides
from occurring
Unit Test
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-121 6112B12a RH11-121 6112B12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence to
evaluate the effectiveness of the
Marshall Plan in the rebuilding
of European nations in the post-
World War II period
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
regional alliances (ie Warsaw
Pact and NATO) in the
rebuilding of European nations
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography pp 517-520
video Communism in the
20th century pg 517 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Marshall Plan Aid Graph
pg 518
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography
pp 517-520
Berlin Airlift Image pg 519
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoNATO is Bornrdquo
Geography Connection pg
520
ldquoThe Original Members of
NATOrdquo interactive map pg
520
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
GIVE RAFT Explain
how the Marshall plan
worked to save Western
Europe from being
absorbed into the Soviet
bloc
Marshall Plan graph
questions pg 518
NATO Geography
connection pg 520
Class discussion
Assess the success of
US containment
during the early years
of the Cold War
Section quiz
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D11c Objective SWBAT
Explain the contribution of minority
groups to the war effort despite the
discrimination that they faced( eg the
Tuskegee Airmen Native American
Code Talkers Women Air Force
Service Pilots Japanese American
442nd Infantry Regimental Combat
Team Mexican Americans)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 481-482 490-491
ldquoThe Real Rosierdquo Slide Show pg 484
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillconnected
National WW2 Museum Website
Tuskegee Airmen Video
httpwwwnationalww2museumorg
National Archives Website
ldquoTeaching With Documents Memorandum
Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indiansrdquo
httpwwwarchivesgoveducationlessonscode-
talkers
Class Discussion
Students will view ldquoThe
Real Rosierdquo Slide Show
and the Tuskegee
Airmen video They will
discuss how WWII
altered the economic
and social status of
women and African
Americans
Navajo Code Talkers
Primary Source
Analysis Students will
view various primary
sources about the
Navajo Code Talkers
and assess the impact of
Native Americans on
WWII They will
speculate about how
such service altered
existing stereotypes
Exit Card Hypothesize
about the long-term
effects of WWII on the
lives of women African
Americans and Native
Americans living in the
US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS
SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112C11b
6112C11a
6112A11d
Objective SWBAT
Relate new wartime inventions to scientific
and technological advancements in the civilian
world (eg nuclear technology improved
aeronautical design communication
innovations food preservatives
Evaluate the short and long ndashterm impacts of
the conversion of American industries from
consumer-oriented manufacturing to military
production during WWII
Analyze the decision to use the atomic bomb
and the consequences of doing so
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 480-487
Library of Congress
ldquoOn the Home front-America
During World War IIrdquo
httpwwwlocgovteachersclassr
oommaterialsthemeswarpeaceind
exhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 505-507
Ourdocumentsgov
Manhattan Project Notebook
(1945)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphp
doc=77
Portland State University Website
ldquoDebate on Dropping the Atomic
Bombrdquo httpwwwupapdxeduIMScurre
ntprojectsTAHv3ContentPDFs
Debate_Dropping_Atomic_Bomb
WWII Propaganda Poster
Analysis Students will view
propaganda posters from
WWII and speculate how the
war impacted US industry
the economy technology and
daily life for civilians
HW Reading Quiz
Atomic Bomb Debate
Students will be assigned pro
or con positions to debate
whether America was
justified in dropping the
atomic bomb on Japan They
will research primary and
secondary sources to support
their point of view Students
will write an opening
statement and questions to
ask the opposing team in
preparation for a whole class
oral debate
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D11d
6112A11e
6112D11e
Objective SWBAT
Compare the varying perspectives of victims
survivors bystanders rescuers and
perpetrators during the Holocaust
Assess the responses of the United States and
other nations to the violation of human rights
that occurred during the Holocaust and other
genocides
Explain how World War II and the Holocaust
led to the creation of international
organizations ( ie the United Nations) to
protect human rights and describe the
subsequent impact of these organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 470-475 512 514 521 669
Route of the St Louis Map
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Nazi Propaganda photos
Concentration Camp photos
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum Website
Timeline of Events
Nazi Propaganda political cartoons
Survivors accounts
Modern Day Genocide Connections
httpwwwushmmorg
Supplementary Novel
Excerpts from the novel Night by Elie
Wiesel
Do Now Students
will define the term
genocide They will
then hypothesize
conditions that
would make a
genocide possible
Night Analysis
Questions
Genocide
Comparison
Research Paper
Students will
research another
genocide such as
Cambodia Rwanda
or Darfur and write
an essay comparing
and contrasting it to
the Holocaust
Genocide Prevention
Action Plan
Students will
research the role of
international
organizations such
as the UN and
create an action plan
on how to prevent
future genocides
from occurring
Unit Test
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-121 6112B12a RH11-121 6112B12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence to
evaluate the effectiveness of the
Marshall Plan in the rebuilding
of European nations in the post-
World War II period
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
regional alliances (ie Warsaw
Pact and NATO) in the
rebuilding of European nations
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography pp 517-520
video Communism in the
20th century pg 517 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Marshall Plan Aid Graph
pg 518
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography
pp 517-520
Berlin Airlift Image pg 519
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoNATO is Bornrdquo
Geography Connection pg
520
ldquoThe Original Members of
NATOrdquo interactive map pg
520
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
GIVE RAFT Explain
how the Marshall plan
worked to save Western
Europe from being
absorbed into the Soviet
bloc
Marshall Plan graph
questions pg 518
NATO Geography
connection pg 520
Class discussion
Assess the success of
US containment
during the early years
of the Cold War
Section quiz
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
TIMELINE NJSLS
SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112C11b
6112C11a
6112A11d
Objective SWBAT
Relate new wartime inventions to scientific
and technological advancements in the civilian
world (eg nuclear technology improved
aeronautical design communication
innovations food preservatives
Evaluate the short and long ndashterm impacts of
the conversion of American industries from
consumer-oriented manufacturing to military
production during WWII
Analyze the decision to use the atomic bomb
and the consequences of doing so
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 480-487
Library of Congress
ldquoOn the Home front-America
During World War IIrdquo
httpwwwlocgovteachersclassr
oommaterialsthemeswarpeaceind
exhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 505-507
Ourdocumentsgov
Manhattan Project Notebook
(1945)
httpourdocumentsgovdocphp
doc=77
Portland State University Website
ldquoDebate on Dropping the Atomic
Bombrdquo httpwwwupapdxeduIMScurre
ntprojectsTAHv3ContentPDFs
Debate_Dropping_Atomic_Bomb
WWII Propaganda Poster
Analysis Students will view
propaganda posters from
WWII and speculate how the
war impacted US industry
the economy technology and
daily life for civilians
HW Reading Quiz
Atomic Bomb Debate
Students will be assigned pro
or con positions to debate
whether America was
justified in dropping the
atomic bomb on Japan They
will research primary and
secondary sources to support
their point of view Students
will write an opening
statement and questions to
ask the opposing team in
preparation for a whole class
oral debate
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D11d
6112A11e
6112D11e
Objective SWBAT
Compare the varying perspectives of victims
survivors bystanders rescuers and
perpetrators during the Holocaust
Assess the responses of the United States and
other nations to the violation of human rights
that occurred during the Holocaust and other
genocides
Explain how World War II and the Holocaust
led to the creation of international
organizations ( ie the United Nations) to
protect human rights and describe the
subsequent impact of these organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 470-475 512 514 521 669
Route of the St Louis Map
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Nazi Propaganda photos
Concentration Camp photos
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum Website
Timeline of Events
Nazi Propaganda political cartoons
Survivors accounts
Modern Day Genocide Connections
httpwwwushmmorg
Supplementary Novel
Excerpts from the novel Night by Elie
Wiesel
Do Now Students
will define the term
genocide They will
then hypothesize
conditions that
would make a
genocide possible
Night Analysis
Questions
Genocide
Comparison
Research Paper
Students will
research another
genocide such as
Cambodia Rwanda
or Darfur and write
an essay comparing
and contrasting it to
the Holocaust
Genocide Prevention
Action Plan
Students will
research the role of
international
organizations such
as the UN and
create an action plan
on how to prevent
future genocides
from occurring
Unit Test
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-121 6112B12a RH11-121 6112B12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence to
evaluate the effectiveness of the
Marshall Plan in the rebuilding
of European nations in the post-
World War II period
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
regional alliances (ie Warsaw
Pact and NATO) in the
rebuilding of European nations
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography pp 517-520
video Communism in the
20th century pg 517 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Marshall Plan Aid Graph
pg 518
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography
pp 517-520
Berlin Airlift Image pg 519
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoNATO is Bornrdquo
Geography Connection pg
520
ldquoThe Original Members of
NATOrdquo interactive map pg
520
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
GIVE RAFT Explain
how the Marshall plan
worked to save Western
Europe from being
absorbed into the Soviet
bloc
Marshall Plan graph
questions pg 518
NATO Geography
connection pg 520
Class discussion
Assess the success of
US containment
during the early years
of the Cold War
Section quiz
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 1 The Great Depression New Deal amp World War II
Essential Question What social political and economic conditions caused WWII and how did US aid bring about the warrsquos end
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D11d
6112A11e
6112D11e
Objective SWBAT
Compare the varying perspectives of victims
survivors bystanders rescuers and
perpetrators during the Holocaust
Assess the responses of the United States and
other nations to the violation of human rights
that occurred during the Holocaust and other
genocides
Explain how World War II and the Holocaust
led to the creation of international
organizations ( ie the United Nations) to
protect human rights and describe the
subsequent impact of these organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 470-475 512 514 521 669
Route of the St Louis Map
The Holocaust Chronicle A History in Pictures and
Words
Nazi Propaganda photos
Concentration Camp photos
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum Website
Timeline of Events
Nazi Propaganda political cartoons
Survivors accounts
Modern Day Genocide Connections
httpwwwushmmorg
Supplementary Novel
Excerpts from the novel Night by Elie
Wiesel
Do Now Students
will define the term
genocide They will
then hypothesize
conditions that
would make a
genocide possible
Night Analysis
Questions
Genocide
Comparison
Research Paper
Students will
research another
genocide such as
Cambodia Rwanda
or Darfur and write
an essay comparing
and contrasting it to
the Holocaust
Genocide Prevention
Action Plan
Students will
research the role of
international
organizations such
as the UN and
create an action plan
on how to prevent
future genocides
from occurring
Unit Test
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-121 6112B12a RH11-121 6112B12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence to
evaluate the effectiveness of the
Marshall Plan in the rebuilding
of European nations in the post-
World War II period
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
regional alliances (ie Warsaw
Pact and NATO) in the
rebuilding of European nations
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography pp 517-520
video Communism in the
20th century pg 517 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Marshall Plan Aid Graph
pg 518
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography
pp 517-520
Berlin Airlift Image pg 519
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoNATO is Bornrdquo
Geography Connection pg
520
ldquoThe Original Members of
NATOrdquo interactive map pg
520
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
GIVE RAFT Explain
how the Marshall plan
worked to save Western
Europe from being
absorbed into the Soviet
bloc
Marshall Plan graph
questions pg 518
NATO Geography
connection pg 520
Class discussion
Assess the success of
US containment
during the early years
of the Cold War
Section quiz
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-121 6112B12a RH11-121 6112B12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence to
evaluate the effectiveness of the
Marshall Plan in the rebuilding
of European nations in the post-
World War II period
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
regional alliances (ie Warsaw
Pact and NATO) in the
rebuilding of European nations
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography pp 517-520
video Communism in the
20th century pg 517 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Marshall Plan Aid Graph
pg 518
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States
History amp Geography
pp 517-520
Berlin Airlift Image pg 519
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoNATO is Bornrdquo
Geography Connection pg
520
ldquoThe Original Members of
NATOrdquo interactive map pg
520
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
GIVE RAFT Explain
how the Marshall plan
worked to save Western
Europe from being
absorbed into the Soviet
bloc
Marshall Plan graph
questions pg 518
NATO Geography
connection pg 520
Class discussion
Assess the success of
US containment
during the early years
of the Cold War
Section quiz
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
WHST11-128 6112A12a
WHST11-128 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
analyze how
ideological
differences between
the United States
and its allies and the
Soviet Union and its
allies contributed to
the Cold War
Compare and
contrast how the
pursuit of nuclear
weapons by
industrialized
countries (eg US
Soviet Union) and
developing countries
(eg Pakistan
India) affected
international
relations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512-516
ldquoThe Division of Germanyrdquo Geography Connection pg 513
Primary Source ldquoChurchill on the Iron Curtainrdquo pg 515
Modern History Sourcebook Website
Joseph Stalin ldquoReply to Churchillrdquo
httplegacyfordhameduhalsallmod1946stalinhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 529-533
ldquoBrinkmanshiprdquo John Foster Dulles pg 531
ldquoCold War Covert Opsrdquo pg 531 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
PBS Website
U2 Incident US and Soviet Union primary source notes
httpwwwpbsorgwgbhamericanexperiencefeaturesprim
ary-resourceseisenhower-u2
College Board Website
Cold War DBQ
Required Course Novel
On the Beach by Neville Shute
Class discussion and
debate Compare and
contrast Soviet and
American post-war
concerns and assess
how they contributed to
the Cold War
ldquoThe Division of
Germanyrdquo Geography
Connection questions
pg 513
Cold War DBQ What
were the Cold War
fears of the American
people in the aftermath
of the Second World
War How successful
were the policies of the
Truman and
Eisenhower
administrations in
addressing these fears
On the Beach class
discussion
On the Beach
assessment
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-129 6112D12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from diverse
sources noting discrepancies
among sources to analyze the
impact of McCarthyism on
individual civil liberties
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 524-528
ldquoThe Crusade Against American
Subversionrdquo pg 524
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoDuck and Coverrdquo Creating
Visuals pgs 527
Bomb Shelter Visual pgs 527
ldquoAnalyzing Supreme Court Casesrdquo
pg 527
Cicero Website
ldquoMcCarthy Hearingsrdquo Primary
Source Perspective Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
McCarthyism and Salem Witch
Trials Compare and Contrast
Activity
httpcicerosystemscom
Do Now and Exit Card
How did Cold War
tensions affect American
society
Class discussion Why
did many Americans
believe McCarthyrsquos
accusations that a
Communist conspiracy
existed
Venn Diagram Compare
and Contrast
McCarthyism and the
Salem Witch Trials
Argumentative Essay
To what extent was
McCarthyrsquos course of
action toward suspected
Communists a violation
of the Constitution
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Days
WHST11-129 6112A12a
WHST11-122 6112A12b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Draw evidence from
informational text to evaluate
the United Statesrsquo
involvement in conflicts
intended to contain
communism including the
Korean War the Cuban
Missile Crisis and the
Vietnam War
Write an informative text that
explains constitutional issues
involving war powers as they
relate to United States military
intervention in the Korean
War and the Vietnam War
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 561-565 594-607
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo political cartoon pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisisrdquo Geography connection pg 564
Decision Tree Vietnam War pg 597 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Miller Centerorg
JFKrsquos ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo speech at the Berlin Wall
httpmillercenterorgpresidentspeechesspeech-
3376
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 520-523 594-607
ldquoShould America Fight in Vietnamrdquo Primary Source
analysis activity pg 597
ldquoOpposition to the Vietnam Warrdquo Chart pg 601
Vietnam Protest Songs
ldquoKent State Shootingrdquo Image Analysis pg 605
ldquoNot a Generalrsquos Jobrdquo
political cartoon questions
pg 523
ldquoCuban Missile Crisis
Geography connection pg
564
ldquoIch bin ein Berlinerrdquo
questions
Vietnam Decision and
Consequence Chart pg 597
Vietnam War Reading
quizzes
Essay Assess the causes
of American opposition to
the Vietnam War
Describe the reasons why
many Americans were
against US participation
in Vietnam To what
extent did such opposition
prove justified
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course HONORS United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-126 RH11-127 6112D12e WHST11-122 6112D12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use technology to produce
an individual and shared
writing product that
analyzes the role of
newspapers and television
in bringing information to
the American public and
shaping public attitudes
toward the Vietnam War
Write an explanatory text
that compares American
public support of the
government and military
during the Vietnam War
with previous conflicts such
as WWII or modern day
conflicts (eg Iraq
Afghanistan)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 594-607
ldquoGoing to War in Vietnamrdquo
video pg 594 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Activity The Vietnam War
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoShootings at Kent Staterdquo image
analysis pg 605
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 460-507 594-607
Use previously referenced WWII
and Vietnam primary and
secondary sources from other
areas of the pacing chart
Vietnam War political
cartoon analysis class
discussion
PPT Presentation
Analyze the role
technology plaid in
influencing American
opinion regarding the
Vietnam War Contrast
with the technology
available during other
American conflicts
Comparative Essay How
did American support of
the Vietnam War compare
and contrast to the
publicrsquos support of World
War II Think about
reasons for entry the
course of combat media
portrayal constitutional
powers the outcome of
both conflicts etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
WHST11-127 6112D12a WHST11-127 6112A12c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to analyze the
impact of the US policy of
containment on independence
movements in Africa (eg Congo
Ethiopia Somalia) Asia (eg
Cambodia China Indonesia) the
Caribbean (eg Cuba) and the
Middle East (eg Israel
Palestine)
Explain how the Arab-Israeli
conflict (eg formation of Israel
Six-Day War Yom Kippur War)
has influenced American foreign
policy in the Middle East during
this time period and today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 630-632 639-640 661-662
667-670 681 696-697
ldquoNixon in Chinardquo photograph pg
631
Jimmy Carterrsquos Inaugural
Addressrdquo excerpt pg 639
ldquoCarter After the Iranian Hostage
Crisis Rescue Failurerdquo pg 640
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
640 681 696-697
Visual Skills ldquoCreating Time
Linesrdquo Activity pg 681
Primary Source 911 Photographs
pg 696
ldquoMajor Terrorist Attacks 1993-
presentrdquo map pg 697
Class discussion How
did US Cold War
policies influence
international affairs in
Asia and the Middle
East
Reading quiz
Students will create a
timeline of peacekeeping
efforts in the Middle
East pg 681
ldquoMajor Terrorist
Attacksrdquo Geography
Connection pg 697
Exit Card How did the
Arab-Israeli conflict
influence US relations
in the Middle East
Provide at least two-
three specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112C12a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view of the implications and
outcomes of the Space Race from
the perspectives of the scientific
community the government and
the public
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 562-563
ldquoThe Space Race Slide Showrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe History of the Race to the
Moon Landing on the Moonrdquo
video httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
NASA Website
ldquoJFKrsquos Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo text and video
httperjscnasagovsehricetalkh
tm
JFK Rice Stadium Moon
Speechrdquo comprehension
questions
Think Pair Share What
did the US hope to
prove during the Space
Race Think of other
ways the US conveyed
a similar message
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 2 The Postwar United States Cold War
Essential Question How did the Cold War shape postwar international relations and affect American society
TIMELINE
of days
NJCCCS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days RH11-126 6112C12b RH11-126 6112C12c RH11-126 6112C12d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Assess the impact of
agricultural innovation on
reducing food scarcity to the
world economy in this time
period
Analyze how scientific
advancements (eg
vaccinations
telecommunications atomic
energy) impacted national
and global economies and
daily life
Assess the role of public and
private sectors in promoting
economic growth and
ensuring economic stability
through regulatory practices
education internal
improvements and
employment opportunities
United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Research Project
Select a country that
has received assistance
from the Peace Corps
andor the Alliance for
Progress Describe the
projects developed to
assess the effectiveness
of Kennedyrsquos
international
organizations in your
chosen country
Unit Two Test The
Cold War
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C13b WHST11-124 6112C13d
WHST11-126 6112D13d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
federal economic policies in
promoting a smooth transition
from a wartime to a peacetime
economy
Produce clear and coherent
writing that explains how the
following trends affected
consumer demand and
contributed to economic
expansion after WWII
baby boom
suburban consumerism
technological innovation
women in the workforce
and
increased access to education
Identify trends in the changing
role of women in the labor force
and changes in the family
structure by analyzing labor
statistics and demographic data
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-541
ldquoNumerous Factors Bring the
Economic Boomrdquo Video pg 538
or httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 538-545
ldquoPostwar Boom and Inflationrdquo
worksheet ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 543-545
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart pg 544
and ldquoPost-war Boom and
Inflationrdquo
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
HW Reading Quiz
ldquoEconomic Boomrdquo video
class discussion
ldquoPostwar Boom and
Inflationrdquo questions
GIVE RAFT Explain
how at least two trends
affected consumer
demand and contributed
to economic expansion
after World War II
ldquoThe Birthraterdquo chart
questions
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-126
6112D13d
6112D13d
RH11-127
6112B13a
ObjectivesSWBAT Use technology including
the Internet to produce
publish and update
individual or shared writing
products to show the extent
to which suburban living
and television supported
conformity and stereotyping
during this time period
Analyze the origins and
outcomes of the youth
counter culture movement
including the Beat
Movement rock and roll
music and abstract art
Use multiple credible
sources to determine the
factors (eg employment
interstate highway GI Bill
urban decay) that led to
migration from American
cities to suburbs in the
1950s and 1960s and
describe how this
movement impacted cities
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-548
US Historyorg
ldquoSuburban Growthrdquo
httpwwwushistoryorgus53basp (Website that has
several primary source pictures of 1950rsquos suburbia and links
to other primary and secondary source documents)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 546-548
Gilderlehrnmanorg
ldquoThe Big Bang The Birth of Rock and Rollrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-eraart-music-and-
filmresourcesbig-bang-birth-rock-and-roll (Website that
has a lesson plan about the significance of rock n roll and
suggested listening for the classroom)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 543-551
New York Times Website
ldquoText to Text lsquoA Raisin in the Sunrsquo and lsquoDiscrimination in
Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietlyrsquordquo
httplearningblogsnytimescom20140313text-to-text-a-
raisin-in-the-sun-and-discrimination-in-housing-against-
nonwhites-persists-quietly_r=0
Class Debate How did
the growth of television
and suburbanization
create a sense of
conformity in American
society To what
extent was such
conformity helpful
andor hurtful to
American life
ThinkPairShare How
did rock nrole help
create a generation gap
within American
society
ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo
analysis questions
comparing and
contrasting housing
discrimination in the
1950rsquos to present day
examples
Short Essay How was
suburbanization
detrimental to minority
groups in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
RH11-123 6112D13a
WHST11-127 6112C13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations for
the impetus for the Civil Rights
Movement and determine which
explanation best accords with
textual evidence acknowledging
where the text leaves matters
uncertain
Conduct short research to explain
how individuals and organizations
used economic measures (ie
Montgomery Bus Boycott sit
downs etc) as weapons in the
struggle for civil and human rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 574-576
NPSOrg
ldquoJim Crow Lawsrdquo
httpwwwnpsgovmalulearned
ucationjim_crow_lawshtm
Gilderlehermanorg
ldquoThe Civil Rights Movement
Major Events and Legaciesrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eracivil-rights-movementessayscivil-
rights-movement-major-events-and-legacies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 577-584
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Legacy of
Rosa Parksrdquo documentary
ldquoAmericarsquos Civil Rights
Movement A Time for Justicerdquo
documentary
North Carolina History Project
ldquoGreensboro Sit-In
httpwwwnorthcarolinahistoryorgencycl
opedia299entry
Jim Crow Laws Class
Discussion What short-
term and long-term
impact did such
legislation have on
African American life
and civil rights
Exit Card Which event
was the biggest catalyst
for the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1950rsquos
and 1960rsquos Provide at
least two reasons to
support your answer
Civil Rights Event
Analysis and
Presentation Pick an
event from the Civil
Rights Movement and
explain how it made a
significant contribution
to the cause of greater
legal and social equality
in the US What
specific characteristics
made this event
successful
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
RH11-129 6112D13b
WHST11-129 6112D13b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources into a
coherent understanding of the
passive resistance and militant
response philosophies as they
relate to the Civil Rights
movement
Draw evidence from informational
texts to compare and contrast the
legacies of Dr Martin Luther King
and Malcolm X
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 577-589
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo excerpts pg 583
University of Pennsylvania Website
ldquoLetter from a Birmingham Jailrdquo excerpts
httpwwwafricaupenneduArticles_GenLetter_Birminghamhtml
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoMighty Times The Childrenrsquos Marchrdquo Documentary
Malcom Xorg
ldquoThe Black Revolutionrdquo excerpts
ldquoAfter the Bombing Speech at Ford Auditoriumrdquo
httpwwwmalcolm-xorgspeecheshtm
EdExchageorg
ldquoThe ballot or the Bulletrdquo excerpts
httpwwwedchangeorgmulticulturalspeechesmalcolm_x_ballot
html
ldquoLetter from a
Birmingham Jailrdquo and
ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo
analysis questions
Malcolm X speech
analysis questions
Civil Rights
Philosophies Venn
Diagram Students
will construct a Venn
Diagram comparing
and contrasting the
civil rights
philosophies of
Martin Luther King
Jr and Malcolm X
Short Essay and Class
Discussion Do you
believe Martin Luther
King or Malcom Xrsquos
philosophy on civil
rights had a greater
impact on achieving
more legal and social
rights for African
Americans Provide
specific examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days
6112D13a WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13b
ObjectivesSWBAT Explain why national
governmental actions were needed to ensure civil rights for African Americans
Write an argument that analyzes the federal governmentrsquos effectiveness in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities after examining
national legislation (Civil
Rights Act of 1964 Voting
Rights Act of 1965 Equal
Rights Amendment Title
VII andor Title IX)
policies (Affirmative Action)
and
Supreme Court decisions (Brown v Board of Education and Roe v Wade)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 576-589
ldquoRace Riots 1964-1967 Maprdquo
pg 587
The Bill of Rights Institute Website
ldquoEisenhower and the Little Rock Crisisrdquo
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 574-589 641-642 610-611
615-619
Little Rock Crisis
DBQ Assess President
Eisenhowerrsquos
constitutional
justification for his
decision to send federal
troops to Little Rock
Arkansas to enforce a
federal courtrsquos order to
integrate public
schools
HW Quiz
Short Essay and
Presentation Compare
and contrast the
effectiveness of at least
two pieces of civil
rights legislation passed
during the 1950rsquos -
1970
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 a-e 6112A13a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that analyzes
the effectiveness of New Jerseyrsquos
government in eliminating
segregation and discrimination
after examining
New Jersey Constitution of
1947
New Jersey Supreme Court
decisions (ie Hedgepeth and
Williams v Trenton Board of
Education) and
New Jerseyrsquos Law against Discrimination
(ie PL 1945 c169)
The Trentonian Website
ldquo1943 School Spiritrdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
This article provides a summary of the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ Supreme Court
Case
The State of New Jersey Department of
Law and Public Safety Webite
ldquoNew Jersey Against
Discrimination April 16 1945-
2005rdquo
httpwwwcapitalcenturycom1943html
ldquoDivision on Civil Rights
Directorrsquos Reportrdquo
httpwwwnjgovoagdcrreporthtml
Hedgepeth ndash Williams
Analysis Questions
Students will answer
questions about the
Hedgepeth-Williams NJ
Supreme Court Case
and assess itrsquos impact on
later state and national
Civil Rights Legislation
NJ Civil Rights Class
Discussion and Debate
Or Would the plaintiffs
in the Hedgepeth-
Williams case be
satisfied with the
education and economic
opportunities available to
New Jerseyrsquos modern-
day minority citizens
Provide specific reasons
for your answer
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART Course United States History 2 Honors Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days
6112D13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
womenrsquos rights movement by
analyzing key events and
documents The Feminine
Mystique the National
Organization of Women the Equal
Rights Amendment Title IX and
Roe v Wade decision
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 615-619
Equal Rights Amendment
Worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoPhyllis Schlafly Reportrdquo pg 610
New York Times Website
ldquoExcerpt from the lsquoFeminine
Mystiquersquordquo
httpwwwnytimescom200602
05national05friedanboxhtml_r=
0
Equal Rights
Amendment Worksheet
map analysis questions
Class Debate To what
extent was the Feminist
Movement of the 1960rsquos
and 1970rsquos beneficial in
securing increased rights
for women
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
3 Days 6112D13c 6112D13c 6112A13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
American Indian Movement
including the occupation of
Alcatraz Wounded Knee and the
Indian Self-Determination Act of
1975
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
La Raza Movement including the
Mendez v Westminster School
District decision United Farm
Workers Strike and the actions
by Cesar Chavez
Determine the extent to which the
1965 Immigration and
Nationality Act changed
immigration patterns to New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 643-644
Aimmovementorg
ldquoTrail of Broken Treaties 20-Point Position
Paperrdquo excerpts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 620-623
UC San Diego Library Website
ldquoFarm Worker Movement Documentation
Projectrdquo
Southern Poverty Law Center
ldquoViva La Causardquo documentary
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 569 682-685
Center of Immigration Studies Website
ldquoThree Decades of Mass Immigration The
Legacy of the 1965 Immigration Actrdquo
httpcisorg1965ImmigrationAct-MassImmigration
Do Now Summarize
the problems
historically faced by
Native Americans
Class Discussion How
did the governmentrsquos
policy toward Native
Americans change over
the course of history
Viva La Causa Project
Student groups will
read a primary source
article to analyze the
problems faced by
Latinos during the
1960rsquos They will
assess the success of
civil rights legislation
for the Latino
community
Short Essay Students
will use primary
sources and census
data to assess the
effect of the 1965
Immigration Act on
American society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
2 Days WHST11-122 a-e 6112C13c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write a narrative account
that summarizes key
social legislation enacted
to end poverty (eg
Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 Medicare
and Medicaid Elementary
and Secondary Education
Act Head Start) and
describe their
effectiveness to end
poverty today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 566-569
ldquoPoverty Rate in America 1960-2000rdquo pg 567
Washington Post Website
ldquoThe Great Society at 50rdquo
httpwwwwashingtonpostcomsfnational20140517the-
great-society-at-50
ldquoPoverty Rate in
Americardquo chart
questions
ThinkPairShare
Partners will
summarize the goals
of key Great Society
programs They will
then pick 1 program
and analyze its short-
term and long-term
successes
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 3 Postwar United States Civil Rights and Social Change
Essential Question What motivated social and legal change in the post-war United States
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
2 Days 6112B13b
6112D13e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of
environmental movements (eg
creation of EPA) and their
influence on public attitudes and
environmental protection laws
(eg Clean Water Act Clean Air
Act)
Explain the origins of the Peace
Corps (Executive Order 10924)
and evaluate its role today
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 646-649 660
ldquoEnvironmentalism (Hazardous Waste Sites)
Video pg 646
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 561-562
ldquoMaking Connections The Peace Corpsrdquo pg 561
Peace Corps Website
httpwwwpeacecorpsgov
Department of State Website
httpshistorystategovmilestones1961-
1968alliance-for-progress
Environmentalism
Paragraph Students will
write a paragraph assessing
the effectiveness of the
EPA
Optional Research Project
Select a country that has
received assistance from
the Peace Corps andor the
Alliance for Progress
Describe the projects
developed to assess the
effectiveness of Kennedyrsquos
international organizations
in your chosen country
Unit Three Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A14a
6112D15d
6112D14a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the effectiveness of the
United Statesrsquo checks and balances
system in contemporary contexts
(eg the invocation of executive
privilege and the creationuse of the
War Powers Act)
Examine the reasons for terrorism
analyze the impact that terrorism
has had on individuals and
government policies and assess the
effectiveness of actions taken by the
United States and other nations to
prevent terrorism (eg executive
order after 911 PATRIOT Act war
in Afghanistan the use of drones)
Determine the relationship between
United States domestic and foreign
policies
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 607 633-636
Library of Congress Website
ldquoWar Powersrdquo
httpwwwlocgovlawhelpwar-
powersphp
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp669-670 680-681 696-705 714-
715
911 Memorialorg
911 Primary Sources
httpwww911memorialorg911-
primary-sources
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 694-717
Do Now and Class
Discussion Provide
modern day examples of
the checks and balances
system To what extent is
the checks and balances
system successful in evenly
distributing the powers of
government
Critical Thinking
Questions How did Bush
reorganize the federal
government in response to
Sept 11th Why would
Americans claim that USA
Patriot Act violated their
civil liberties
Exit Ticket How has the
war on terrorism directly
and indirectly affected US
domestic policy Provide
at least two examples
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14h RH11-125 6112A14b 6312D1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Write an argument that
assesses the effectiveness
of government policies in
balancing the rights of
the individual against the
need for national security
in recent United States
history
Examine how the
Supreme Court has
interpreted the
Constitution to define the
rights of the individual
by analyzing (in detail)
the Supreme Court
opinions and impact on
public policies
Analyze current laws
involving individual
rights and national
security and evaluate
how the laws might be
applied to a current case
study that cites a
violation of an
individuals constitutional
rights
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
694-717
The Americans Historical Supreme Court Decisions
ldquoNew York Times Co v United States (1971)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619
Gilderlehrmanorg
ldquoThe Impact of Title IXrdquo
httpwwwgilderlehrmanorghistory-by-
eraseventiesessaysimpact-title-ix
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 704-705 713
Santa Clara University Website
ldquoPrivacy vs Security in the Aftermath of
September 11 Terrorist Attacksrdquo
httpwwwscueduethicspublicationsbriefingspr
ivacyhtml
Argumentative Analysis Write a
two paragraph argument in favor
of or against the either the
Pentagon Papers or the Patriot
Act
Critical Thinking Question
Assess the impact of Title IX on
girlsrsquo involvement in school
sports Do you think that such
legislation was necessary in
promoting gender equality
Class Debate To what extent
has tighter security and safety
measures at airports and other
public venues in the aftermath
of 911 violated individual
Americansrsquo constitutional
rights
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
RH11-126 6112A14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government efforts to address
intellectual property rights personal
privacy and other ethical issues in
science medicine and business that
arise from the global use of new
technologies
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points of
view to assess the merit and
effectiveness of recent legislation (eg
Americans with Disabilities Act
Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Act Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act the Immigration
and Nationality Act of 1965) in
addressing the health welfare and
citizenship status of individuals and
groups
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 704 708-713
Death With Dignity National Center
Website
ldquoDeath with Dignity the Laws amp
How to Access Themrdquo
httpwwwdeathwithdignityorga
ccess-acts
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 569 645 682
National Council on Disability
ldquoSupreme Court Decisions
Interpreting the Americans with
Disabilities Actrdquo
httpwwwncdgovpublications2
002Sept172002
Argumentative Essay
Should NJ pass a Death with
Dignity law Provide at least
3 reasons for your point of
view
Class Discussion To what
extent does the federal
government have the
obligation to guarantee
accessibility to public places
and transportation How
successful has the
government been in
upholding the Americans
with Disabilities Act
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
RH11-121 6112C15b
RH11-129 6112A14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Cite specific textual evidence
regarding the national budget to
assess economic priorities related
to international and domestic
needs
Integrate information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate
the actions of political parties and
elected officials with regard to
their stated economic ideologies
considering taxation balancing of
the budget defense spending and
social programs
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Video Katrina First Strike
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Ballotpediaorg
ldquoList of political parties in the United States
httpballotpediaorglist_of_political_parties_in_t
he_United_States
Academicregisedu
ldquoModerate Political Ideologies Liberalism and
Conservatismrdquo
httpacademicregisedujrileylibconshtm
VisualTimeline
Students will create a time
line of the disaster
Class Discussion The class
will assess controversial
Efforts by the Fed to help
the economy recover
HW Research Students
will select a US political
party and create a chart
explaining their grouprsquos
economic ideologies They
will present their work to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-121 6112A14e
6112A14f
ObjectivesSWBAT
Develop claims and
counterclaims that thoroughly
evaluate the process by which
national state and local officials
are elected and vote on issues of
public concern (eg
referendum recall
gerrymandering recounts
runoffs Bush v Gore)
Determine the extent to which
nongovernmental organizations
special interest groups third
party political groups and the
media affect public policy
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 694-696
Video American Foreign Policy
and Response to Terrorism
pp694
Supreme Court Case Bush v
Gore 2000 pp 695
Political Cartoon Bush vs Gore
pp 695
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
Visual Biography Bill Gates
pp 487
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
DBQ Analyze Historical
Documents Ques 1 amp 2 on page
695
Analyze Political Cartoon Bush
vs Gore
Critical Thinking Questions Name
several interest groups that lobby
the local state or national
government on an important issue
What motivates interest groups to
be involved in Supreme Court
litigation
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
6112A14g
6312A1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze the impact of community
groups (eg the League of Women
Voters and MTVrsquos Rock the Vote) and
state policies that strive to increase the
youth vote
Develop a plan for public
accountability and transparency in
government related to a particular
issue(s) and share the plan with
appropriate government officials
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 664-666
Making Connection Questions 4 amp
5 pg 666
Rock the Vote Website
wwwrockthevotecom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pg 666
Class Discussion
Guided Questions 4-5
pg 666
Critical Thinking
Question Assess the
success of one
community grouprsquos
efforts to increase the
youth vote during the
1980rsquos
HW Political Action
Plan Select a modern
issue and write an action
plan for holding
government officials for
their actions in this given
area
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day
WHST11-127 6112B14a 6112C14d 6112B14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Conduct research to determine the
impact of recent immigration and
migration patterns in New Jersey and
the United States on demographic
economic and political issues (eg
federal vs state role in setting and
enforcing immigration policy)
Examine how changing industries (ie
manufacturing service science and
technology) and educational
opportunities impacted economic
development social change and reform
movements in New Jersey and the
United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 682-685
Geography Connection Estimated
Unauthorized Resident Population
pg 683
Immigration Policyorg
ldquoNew Americans in New Jerseyrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorg
just-factsnew-americans-new-
jersey
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
663-664 677 687-689 707-713 NJcom
ldquoAC casinosrsquo luck may be
changing as 2015 starts with a
big bump in revenuerdquo httpwwwnjcomatlanticinde
xssf201502ac_casinos_luck_
may_be_changing_as_2015_sta
rts_withtml
Geography Connection
Questions pg 683
Class Discussion What
has affected legal and
illegal migration patterns
to the US Assess the
federal governmentrsquos
policy in dealing with
such immigration
Short Answer Question
How did discount
retailing and new forms
of media contribute to
the economic boom of
the 1980rsquos and present
day Make part of your
answer specific to NJ
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day 6112B14c
RH11-126 6112B14d
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the impact of
individual business and
government decisions and
actions on the environment
and assess the efficacy of
government policies and
agencies (eg Superfund
and other Environmental
Protection Agency
programs) in New Jersey and
the United States in
addressing these decisions
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the use of
eminent domain in New
Jersey and the United States
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 647-649 689 706 710-711
Biography Rachel Carson pp 647
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
EPA Website
ldquoNPL National Priorities List Site lists State
of NJrdquo wwwepagovSuperfund
NJcom
ldquoAtlantic City Property Owner Fights
Eminent Domain Caserdquo
wwwnjcom201405atlantic_city_eminen
t_domainhtml
Critical Thinking Paragraph and
Class Discussion Why did people
believe that the US environment
was in trouble To what extent
have individuals like Rachel
Carson and groups like the EPA
been successful in correcting
these problems
Exit Card Define eminent
domain and explain how the
courts should decide on Atlantic
Cityrsquos eminent domain case
Provide at least 2 reasons for your
point of view using evidence from
the article
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-121 6112C14a
WHST11-121 6112C14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use economic indicators (eg
budgets measures of economic
prosperity) to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and national
fiscal (eg government spending
taxation) and monetary (eg
interest rates currency printing)
policies
Develop claims and
counterclaims that judge to what
extent government should
intervene at the local state and
national levels on issues related
to the economy (eg bailouts)
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637-639 659-661 670-671 676-678 687-
689 707-713
The Budget Deficit Chartsgraphs on pg 659
Econbrowsercom
wwweconbrowsercom
Taking Notes Supply-
Side Theory
Analyze graph and
answer Questions 1 amp 2
on pg 659
Class Debate Students
will research recent
government economic
interventions such as
the bank bailout of
2008-2009 and debate
whether such actions
were justified andor
constitutional
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112D14c
WHST11-129 6112C14c
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing points
of view to determine the impact
of the changing role of labor
unions on the economy politics
and employer-employee
relationships (eg air traffic
controllers public employees)
Draw evidence from
informational texts to analyze
economic trends income
distribution labor participation
(ie employment and
composition of the work force)
and government and consumer
debt and their impact on society
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
New York Times Website
ldquoThe Strike that Busted Unionsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20110803opinion
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
ldquoFacing the Fiscal Cliffrdquo pg 713
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
News Article Analysis
Students will read amp
summarize ldquoReagan vs
Patco The Strike that
Busted Unionsrdquo They
will then assess whether
this case help or hurt the
long-term power of labor
unions in the US
Short Answer Question
List factors that led to the
fiscal cliff and determine
whether current
government policies will
be effective in deterring
such an economic setback
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
5 Day RH11-128 6312C1
6112D14f
RH11-122 6112D14b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Participate in a real or simulated
hearing about a social issue with
a related economic impact (eg
growing health care costs
immigration) and justify
conclusions after weighing
evidence from multiple experts
and stakeholders
Determine the influence of
multicultural beliefs products
(ie art food music and
literature) and practices in
shaping contemporary American
culture
Determine the central ideas of the
Christopher Commission and the
five-year follow-up findings to
assess the effectiveness of actions
taken to address the causes of
continuing urban tensions and
violence
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 707-713
Image Occupy Wall Street pg 712
httpconnectedmc-graw-hillcom
PBS Website
ldquoAmerican Roots Musicrdquo
wwwpbsorgamericanrootsmusicpbs
Human Rights Watch Website
ldquoThe Christopher Commission Reportrdquo
ldquoProgress Since the Christopher
Commissionrdquo
wwwhrworg
Class Discussion What
are the main arguments for
and against creating a
federal health care system
Short Writing Students
will write one paragraph
suggesting nonviolent
ways that protestors could
have brought attention to
economic issues
Homework Write one
paragraph Do you
consider the United States
to be a melting pot or a
salad bowl
Independent Research
Project Read the
Christopher Commission
Report and write a one
page analysis of actions
taken to ease urban
violence in the US
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 4 The Contemporary United States Domestic
Essential Question How well has US domestic policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day WHST11-128 6112D14d
6112D14e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources to evaluate the extent to which women minorities individuals with gender preferences and individuals with disabilities have met their goals of equality in the workplace politics and society
Evaluate the role of religion on cultural and social mores public opinion and political decisions
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 615-618 644-645 665-666 682-685
MinorityRightsorg
ldquoUnited States of America Overviewrdquo
httpwwwminorityrightsorg2611united-states-of-
americaunited-states-of-america-overviewhtml
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 618-619 657
PBS Website
ldquoRoe v Waderdquo
wwwpbsorgwnetsupremecourtrightslandmark_roehtml
Equal Rights
Evaluation Students
will use the Internet to
research the legal
protection of different
minority groups They
will select a group and
assess whether current
legislation is
successfully protecting
equal rights
Class Discussion
How did the right to
privacy play a role in
the decision Why has
Roe v Wade
continued to cause so
much controversy to
this day
Unit Test
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112C16a 6112A16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate the economic political and
social impact of new and emerging
technologies (eg satellite
computers the Internet and cellular
technology) on individuals and
nations
Determine the impact of media and
technology on world politics during
this time period by considering their
role to inform organize and
influence individuals organizations
and government
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pg 687-689
ldquoThe New Waverdquo video pg 686
and httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
ldquoThe New Economyrdquo worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Huffington Post Website
ldquoThe Next Ten Years of the
World in the Era of
Globalization and the Internetrdquo
Student Group
Evaluation Summarize
the authorrsquos point of
view regarding the
effects of globalization
To what extent do you
agree with his opinions
Give specific examples
to support your answer
HW quiz
Optional Research
Project Students will
research and report on a
technology or business
that is global in nature
Ex I phone Amazon
etc
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112A16b
WHST11-128 6112C16b 6112D16b
WHST11-127 6112D16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Analyze government
efforts to address
intellectual property
rights personal privacy
and other ethical issues
in science medicine and
business that arise from
the global use of new
technologies
Gather relevant
information from
multiple sources to
support a prediction
regarding the impact of
technology on the global
workforce
entrepreneurship and
access to education
Synthesize multiple
resources to analyze the
social and economic
impact of American
popular political and
consumer cultures other
world cultures from
multiple perspectives
during this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 698 704-705
Assessing the Patriot Act Primary Source worksheet
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Global Envision Website
Globalization lesson plan resources for teachers
httpwwwglobalenvisionorgforteachers16858
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
Sam Walton Biography pg 664
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 663-666 686-689
The Atlantic Website
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo by Benjamin R Barber
Assessing the Patriot
Act Primary Source
WS Students will
work in partners to
determine the
constitutionality of the
Patriot Act and its
effect on privacy rights
in the US
Globalization Group
Activity Groups will
use the Internet to
explore an ethical issue
of globalization They
will report their
findings to the class
Class Discussion
Students will analyze
the success of Sam
Walton and the
Walmart Corporation
and assess whether
stores like Walmart
positively or negatively
impact global society
Argumentative Essay
Students will read
ldquoJihad vs McWorldrdquo
and assess to what
extent the authorrsquos
predictions have come
true in modern society
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
SWBAT
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-123 6112A15a
6112A15d 6112A15a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate various explanations of
how the Cold War ended and
determine which explanation best
accords with textual evidence
considering
the foreign policy of the
Reagan administration
internal weaknesses of the
Russian economy
the leadership of Mikhail
Gorbachev
pro-democracy movements
within communist nations
Assess the impact of the arms race and
the proliferation of nuclear weapons on
world power security and national
foreign policy by examining US
relationships with the worlds nuclear
and non-nuclear powers since the fall
of the Soviet Union
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670
ldquoThe End of the Soviet Unionrdquo
video pg 667 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-hillcom
ldquoThe Fall of the Berlin Wallrdquo
picture pg 668
US Diplomacy Center Website
ldquoMr Gorbachev Tear Down This
Wallrdquo Ronald Reagan speech at the
Brandenburg Gate
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
The Choices Program Website
ldquoNuclear Weapons What Should
Our Policy Berdquo
httpwwwchoiceseduresourcest
wtn_nukesphp
HW quiz
Cold War Timeline
Students will create a
time line explaining the
important events that
brought about an end to
the Cold War
Ronald Reagan speech
analysis questions and
discussion To what
extent did Reganrsquos
speech influence the
eventual fall of the
Berlin Wall and
Gorbachevrsquos Cold War
policies
Nuclear Weapons
Debate Students will
watch videos about US
policies regarding
nuclear weapons They
will break into groups
and debate American
foreign policy regarding
nuclear weapons in the
post-Cold War world
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELI
NE
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112B16a
6112C15a
6112B16a
ObjectivesSWBAT
Explain why natural resources (ie
fossil fuels precious and rare-
Earth metals food and water)
continue to be a source of regional
and international conflict
Relate the role of Americarsquos
dependence on foreign oil to its
economy and foreign policy in this
time period
Analyze measures taken by the
US and others to address issues
concerning the distribution and
sustainability of natural resources
(eg conservation diplomacy
technological innovation aid
security) in this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 637 646-649 689 710-711
NPR Website
ldquoThe 1973 Oil Embargo The Old Rules No Longer Applyrdquo
httpwwwnprorgsectionsparallels2013101523477157
3the-1973-arab-oil-embargo-the-old-rules-no-longer-apply
Institute for Energy Research Website
ldquoPetroleum US Imports By Countryrdquo Chart
httpwwwsolarcureusus-foreign-oil-dependence
New York Times Website
ldquoUS Reliance on Oil From Saudi Arabia Is Growing
Againrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20120817businessenergy-
environmentus-reliance-on-saudi-oil-is-growing-
againhtml
ldquoWhen America Stops Importing Energyrdquo
httpwwwnytimescom20130523opinionglobalwhen-
america-stops-importing-energyhtml
Do Now Students
will look at the image
from 1973 Oil
Embargo and briefly
discuss its effects on
the US economy and
domestic life
Petroleum Chart
Comprehension
Questions
Foreign Oil
Assessment Activity
Students will read
three articles about
US dependence on
foreign oil They will
then work in groups
to create an oil policy
for the president to
follow that they feel
will most benefit the
US economy and the
countryrsquos foreign
policy
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-126 6112D16c
6112D15a
6112A15e
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo different
points of view on the factors that
led to the widening of the gap
between the rich and poor in the
US and other countries and
evaluate how this has affected
individuals and society
Compare United Nation policies
and goals (ie the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
and the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals)
intended to promote human
rights and prevent the violation
of human rights with actions
taken by the United States
Analyze the impact of United States support for the policies and actions of international organizations created to address economic health societal and security goals
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 710-713
ldquoHome Foreclosures Graphrdquo pg
710
ldquoOccupy Wall Streetrdquo Image pg
712 and
httpconnectedmcgraw-
hillcom
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
United Nations Website
ldquoThe Universal Declaration of
Human Rightsrdquo
httpwwwunorgendocumentsudhr
Global Policy Forum Website
ldquoUN Failed Rwandardquo
httpswwwglobalpolicyorg
Council on Foreign Relations
ldquoThe Global Human Rights
Regimerdquo
httpwwwcfrorghuman-rightsglobal-
human-rights-regimep27450
Home Foreclosures Graph
Questions
ThinkPairShare Occupy
Wall Street Each pair of
students will write a
paragraph giving their
opinions about the
effectiveness of the
Occupy Wall Street
protests
Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
comprehension questions
Human Rights Group
Project Student groups
will research either the
UN or US response to a
recent human rights issue
They will assess the
response to the issue
researched and create an
alternate plan for
intervention Groups will
present their findings to
the class
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
RH11-129 6112A15f WHST11-127 6112A15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Synthesize information from primary
and secondary sources to evaluate the
effectiveness of United States efforts
(eg aid military intervention trade
policy diplomacy) in supporting the
economic and democratic growth of
developing nations
Conduct research to determine the
effectiveness of the United States in
pursuing national interests (eg
securing shipping lanes resources
military bases suppressing foreign
threats) while also attempting to
address global problems (eg human
rights abuses regional instability
scarcity economic stagnancy) during
this time period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Global Issuesorg
ldquoForeign Aid For Development
Assistancerdquo articles and graphs
httpwwwglobalissuesorgarticle35forei
gn-aid-development-
assistanceAidAmountsDwarfedbyEffectso
fFirstWorldSubsidiesThirdWorldDebtUneq
ualTradeetc
Foreign Assistancegov
httpbetaforeignassistancegov
ThinkPairShare
Students will generate a
list of countries to which
they believe the US
provides assistance
They will also make a
list of different reasons
why a country may need
US assistance
Independent Student
Research Students will
explore various articles
charts and graphs on the
Internet to assess the
US role in providing
foreign aid They will
determine whether such
aid is effective to the
countries to which it is
provided and whether
such foreign assistance
helps or hurts US
domestic interests
Students will write a
research paper with their
findings
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS
GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day
6112D15b WHST11-122 6112D15c 6112D15c 6112D15b
ObjectivesSWBAT
Compare the perspectives of other
nations and those from the United
States regarding United States foreign
policy towards Latin America Middle
East and Asia during the presidential
administrations of this time period
Write an informative text to explain
how and why religious tensions and
historic differences in the Middle East
have led to international conflicts
Analyze the effectiveness of United
States policy and actions (eg
diplomacy military intervention
humanitarian aid) in bringing peaceful
resolutions to the Middle East region
by comparing the perspectives of the
US and other nations during this time
period
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History
amp Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
Pew Research Center Website
ldquoThe American Brandrdquo
httpwwwpewglobalorg20140714chap
ter-1-the-american-brand
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp
Geography
pp 661-662 667-670 696-703
714-715
PBS Website
ldquoDying to be a Martyrrdquo Lesson
Plan
httpwwwpbslearningmediaorgresource
wa08socstworldgloblpmartyrdying-to-
be-a-martyr
Global Views of US
Activity Students will work
in partners to analyze
readings and charts regarding
global opinion of the US
From these charts they will
hypothesize what recent
events shaped different
countriescultures toward the
US
Middle East Conflict
Analysis Students will view
various religious imagery and
videos from PBS regarding
religion in the Middle East
We will discuss these sources
together as a class Once
complete the students will
write an analysis of the role
religion has plaid in at least
one modern conflict in the
Middle East They will then
conduct independent research
to assess the effectiveness of
the US in bringing an end to
their chosen conflict
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIALS
ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-127 6112B15a
WHST11-129 6112A15c WHST11-127 6312A2
ObjectivesSWBAT
Use credible sources to
evaluate the effectiveness of
the United States
governmentrsquos efforts to
provide humanitarian
assistance during
international natural disasters
and times of crises
Draw evidence from
informational texts to
evaluate the role of American
diplomacy in developing
peaceful relations alliances
and global agreements with
other nations during this time
period
Conduct research to compare
current case studies involving
forced servitude child labor
and or other unfair labor
practices in the United States
and other nations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
p706
Historycom
ldquoHurricane Katrinardquo
wwwhistorycomtopicshurricanse-Katrina
CNN Website
ldquoHurricane Sandyrdquo
wwwcnncom20130713worldamericashurrica
ne-sandy
FEMA Website
wwwfemaorg
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 512 514 521 669 700-701
New York Times Website
ldquoUS and China Reach Climate Accord After
Monthsrdquo
wwwnytimescom20141112worldasiachina-us-
xi-obama
Globalissuesorg
ldquoSweatshops and Child Labor The Price of
Fashionrdquo
wwwglobalissuesorgarticle62child-labor
wwwgleanerrutgerseduindex
Compare amp Contrast
FEMArsquos response to
Hurricanes Katrina amp Sandy
Exit Card What is FEMArsquos
Mission Statement
Think Pair amp Share
Students will read article on
child labor and summarize
its main ideas They will
then propose possible
solutions to the issue of
child labor in other
countries
BRIDGETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY II
UNITPACING CHART
Course Honors United States History II Unit 5 Contemporary US International Policies and Interconnected Global Society
Essential Question How well has US foreign policy decisions met the challenges of the post-Cold War era
TIMELINE
of days
NJSLS SKILLS CONTENT
OBJECTIVES
TEACHERrsquoS GUIDESUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS
1 Day RH11-126 6112A16c WHST11-126 6312B1
ObjectivesSWBAT
Evaluate authorsrsquo differing
points of view on the
effectiveness with which
the United States
government addresses
economic issues involving
individuals businesses
and or other countries
(eg free trade
agreements tariffs foreign
aid trafficking and
immigration)
Use technology to
collaborate with students
from other countries and
develop a written product
that proposes possible
solutions to an issue of
environmental or social
justice and present those
solutions to relevant
national and international
governmental andor
nongovernmental
organizations
Teacherrsquos Edition United States History amp Geography
pp 682-685 707-709
OECDorg
ldquoEconomic Outlook and Global Interim Economic
Assessmentrdquo
httpwwwoecdorgecoeconomicoutlookhtm
Immigration Policy Center Website
ldquoPerspectives on Immigrationrdquo
httpwwwimmigrationpolicyorgperspectives
WhiteHousegov
ldquoTaking Action on Immigrationrdquo
httpswwwwhitehousegovissuesimmigration
Facing the Futureorg
ldquoSocial Justicerdquo
httpswwwfacingthefutureorgIssuesSolutionsSocialJustice
Differing Viewpoints
Activity Students
will work together
and evaluate authorsrsquo
differing viewpoints
on relevant issues
such as the economy
and immigration
They will summarize
each authorrsquos
viewpoint and then
explain their own
opinion on their
chosen issue
Environmental and
Social Justice Letter
Writing Campaign
Students will write a
letter to a local state
federal or
international official
concerning a relevant
environmental or
social justice issue
In this letter students
will pose possible
solutions and policy
improvements for
these issues If
possible they will
collaborate with
students from other
countries