Mary+W's+Thematic+Unit+Work

Step 1

Possible Content 1. WW1 2. Russian Revolution 3. Great Depression

Possible themes 1. Economic issues 2. Rebellion 3. Woes of war

Step3

Organizing q's

1. What economic issues caused WW1, and what economic issues followed WW1 2. Why do countries rebel? What cause dthe Russian revolution and what was the impact of the russian revolution? 3. The great depression was terribal, why did it happen, and what can we learn from it?

Goals

1. SWBAT know why revolutions happen 2. SWBAT understand the role of the economy in a nation 3. SWBAT understand what effects war have on a country

General Objectives Analyze the effects of social, military, and political globally Understand how economics play a role in government How do you feel about social issues in the world What feelings to you have about military conflicts abroad Create a product that shows your knowledge of governments abroad What feelings did war bring out in the people Comprehend the programs that are associated with war times Perform a written assignment to show causes and effects of WW1 Essential Standard 7.H.2 Understanding implications of global interactions Common Core CCSS.ELA-Lit.RH.6-8.8 CCSS. ELA-Lit.RH.6-8.5

Materials Flip cameras Doc cam Grapes of wrath We the people textbook

Learning activites

Videos about events Stories that discusses tragic events Journalseveryday Youtube video connections Debates pn causes and effects of evemts

Lesson 1 mkw WW1 witness accounts project intro.....take witness accounts and work in groups 2 or 4 Make a script with dialogue and act out your eyewitness account May need poster board or items to make props...we will use flip cameras to record their work