Chapter 24 World War II Resources

Chapter 24 Section 1 Aggression Leads to War

1. Finish reading section 1 on your own and complete the sketchnotes by 12/20 or 12/21.
2. 24/1 flashcards are here.
3. There's a 24/1 practice quiz here, but remember that this one is practice so the questions may or may not be showing up on your quiz.
4. Need to retake your Ch 24/1 quiz?  See me for password, then click here.

Now, Choose one section (2, 3, or 4) from Ch 24 to sketchnote and take a quiz on 1/19 or 1/20
 

Finish Ch 24 Section 2, 3 or 4 notes and have me grade them

Study section flashcards (link below) for ten minutes or more

Take the section quiz online (see me for code).  No retakes today.

Watch the rest of America the Story of Us WWII video below Then, if you have time:  watch CNN10 and/or WWII movie trailers. How were the puns?  You can also check in on the inauguration if it’s Friday.

Chapter 24 Section 2 The US at War

1. Finish reading section 2 on your own and complete the sketchnotes by 1/19 or 1/20.
2. 24/2 flashcards are here.
3. There's a 24/2 practice quiz here, but remember that this one is practice so the questions may or may not be showing up on your quiz.
4. Ready for the Ch 24/2 quiz?  See me for password, then click here.

Chapter 24 Section 3 The War at Home

1. Finish reading section 3 on your own and complete the sketchnotes by 1/19 or 1/20.
2. 24/3 flashcards are here.
3. There's a 24/3 practice quiz here, but remember that this one is practice so the questions may or may not be showing up on your quiz.
4. Ready for the Ch 24/3 quiz?  See me for password, then click here.

Chapter 24 Section 4 Toward Victory

1. Finish reading section 3 on your own and complete the sketchnotes by 1/19 or 1/20.
2. 24/4 flashcards are here.
3. There's a 24/4 practice quiz here, but remember that this one is practice so the questions may or may not be showing up on your quiz.
4. Ready for the Ch 24/4 quiz?  See me for password, then click here.

Activities for all of Chapter 24:

Leaders of WWII Cards

Leaders and Countries of World War II Matching Game

Leaders of World War II Hangman Game

World War II Battleship Game

Videos
The History Channel site has some information and videos.
Crash Course has some excellent videos on YouTube.

Finish watching the video we watched in class: America the Story of US:  World War II Video

A few World War II Movie Trailers are on this playlist:

Germans and Americans fighting together?  Really?  Yes.  Read more in this fascinating write-up on a book about one of the last battles of WWII.  

Chapter 24 World War II Sketchnotes

We are starting sketchnotes for Ch 24.  We will be follow the example set by Mike Rhodes in his book, The Sktechnote Handbook.

I'm looking forward to some great visual notes from you, the students.


The Sketchnote Handbook - Video 2 from size43 Creative on Vimeo.

More resources are here:
Here is a YouTube playlist:



http://rohdesign.com/sketchnotes/
http://www.pearltrees.com/wayoflife/sketchnotes-visual-thinking/id10965147

And here a great student example from Ch 24, Section 1 about WWII . . .to be posted or see my 2015 post.
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Chapter 22 Test is 12/1 & 2

Chapter 22 Study Tasks for the Test

Do three of five and then answer the Study Guide questions.

1. Look over the section quizzes.  Many questions and related info will appear again.
2. Review/retake the practice quizzes and flashcards on my blog (below).
3. Re-read or listen to the sections.
4. Review your notes by reading them out loud or singing them.
5. Quiz a friend and have family and friends quiz you.

Then:

Write down the answers to the questions below on the study guide (or notebook paper or a document).

Chapter 22 Binder Check digital copy click here


Questions to Consider (on the physical study guide)

1. What was the American economy like for most of the 1920s?
2. What was the purpose of the immigration laws in the 1920s?
3. What was the goal of the Temperance Movement?
4. What did the 18th Amendment do?
5. What were some failures of Prohibition?
6. How was Henry Ford able to build his cars more quickly and cheaply?
7. What major innovation came to the movie industry in the 1920s?
8. Which best describes a 1920s “flapper”?
9. How did the jazz music of the 1920s differ from classical music of the previous era?
10. What took place during the Harlem Renaissance?
11. What type of credit became popular in the 1920s?
12.  What new way of buying stock encouraged more people to invest in the stock market?
13. What happened because of the 19th Amendment?
14. What were Americans frightened of during the Red Scare?
15. Why was the Sacco and Vanzetti case considered controversial?
16. Warren G. Harding was elected President in the 1920s due in part to a specific group of citizens.  Who were these new voters?
17. Which invention encouraged tourism and created new businesses in the 1920s?
18. How did radio change American life in the 1920s?
19. Describe the Jazz Age.
20. What was happening to American consumer debt in the 1920s?
21. What were two things that were “roaring” in the twenties?

Chapter 22 1920s WebQuest

1. Check your social studies grade on PowerSchool.
2. Log into the textbook.  
3. Finish notes if you need to: the quiz is over sections 2 & 3.
4. Take both sections 2 & 3 practice quizzes (links below) if you haven’t yet.
5. Go through the YouTube playlist embedded below.  Watch three or more videos.  If you’d like to search the Bio YouTube channel or watch another video but you must ask first.
   
   

Ch 22 1920s Contests:  Best Charleston dance (individual or team).  Best Scat singing (individual).

6. Close your computer lid.  Get your notes ready and take the Ch 22 section 2 & 3 quiz.
7. Watch CNN student news.

Chapter 22 The Roaring Twenties (1919–1929) Resources

 

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             Ch 22 Section 1 Practice Quiz (not very helpful)
  • So use Ch 22/1 Quizlet Flashcards  
  •   Ch 22/1 Quiz (online)
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  •  Ch 22 Section 2 Practice Quiz 
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  • Ch 22 Section 3 Practice Quiz
  (might have one or two test questions)
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  • Ch 22 Section 4 Practice Quiz  (might have one or two test questions)
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  • Chapter 22 Practice Test

More to come?

Veterans Day: November 11, 2016

Friday is Veterans Day so we will discuss and watch the History Channel's great overview video below.  Don't forget to thank a vet!

http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-veterans-day/videos/bet-you-didnt-know-veterans-day
 

Mock Presidental Election 2016

The class election results are in:
The Electoral College map homework is due when the results are, so we'll have to play it by ear depending on when the results are confirmed.