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Geography The Jazz Age, 1920s
Reconstruction The Great Depression
Westward Expansion World War II
Industrialization The Cold War
Immigration & Urbanization Civil Rights
The Progressive Era Post War-
Imperialism Consumer Culture
World War I Globalization
Focus Questions:• How does geography influence events in
United States history?• What is the role of the United States in a
changing world?• What is the impact of technology on American
life?• How has the government reacted to events in
United States history?• How has daily life changed for ordinary
Americans over time?
What to Expectstudent centered instruction
• Note-taking strategies• Organizational strategies• More time between tests/quizzes• Increased use of technology in
classroom– Making a video/movie using online
software– Prezi/Google Slides– Blackboard (FCPS 24/7)– Google Classroom– Online textbook resource
• Student directed activities (debates, trials, simulations)
• Research methods• Use of primary documents in classroom• Focus on skills within the content
Skills within the Content
Students will:
• Be able to acquire information from a variety of sources, including primary source documents.
• Be able to organize information in a variety of forms.
• Be able to analyze and interpret information.
• Be able to communicate in a variety of written forms.
• Be able to communicate orally and through the use of technology.
Our goal is to inspire excellence while meeting the needs of all learners.
Differentiation allows all students to access course content and material based on their individual learning needs.
Extensions, enrichment, and accommodations are provided to meet student learning needs.
All Honors Model
Theodore Roosevelt
Who:
Roles:
Impact:
Vision:
George Dewey
Who:
How was he connected to American Imperialism?
Joseph Pulitzer
Who:
How was he connection to the Spanish American War?
William Seward
What was his feeling about expansionism?
What did he buy from Russia?
Was this a good purchase? Why? Support your answer with evidence.
Example of less structure:1. Please define and describe the role, impact, and/or vision of the following people in relation to our unit on Imperialism and the Spanish American War:
Theodore Roosevelt , George Dewey, Joseph Pulitzer , William Seward
Make sure to support and defend your answers with evidence.
Example of Test Questions:
More structure1.. All of the following are reasons for American expansionism during the late 1800s EXCEPT…
A. Trade/Economic (money) growth B. Establishing a relationship with Africa
C. To gain more Naval Ports (military Strength ) D. To spread American Culture
Less Structure: 2.. The following are reasons for American expansionism and the desire for colonies Circle all that apply-
A. As markets for U.S. manufactured goods B. Symbol of military might
C. As coaling stations D. Experiments for “Social Darwinism”
Examples of Activities!• Geography Road Trip-The
Regions of the U.S.
• Leaders of Westward Expansion/Captains of Industry iPhone Project
• Immigrant Experience Essay/Presentations
• Annexation of the Philippines and WWI Debates
• Trench Warfare Simulation
• Great Depression Dinner Project