Social Studies

Outline

Social Studies Outline

This is the outline of our Ten-Day Remembrance of World War II Event. Over the course of these ten days, I have developed our lesson plans to revolve around and pay respect to the men and women who lived through World War II. Students will have the opportunity to learn first hand the sacrifices made by men, women, and varying ethnicities of World War II. Students will be taught how events, thousands of miles away, would touch every corner of the world. They will understand how Americans abroad and at home played an integral part in the victory. Students will have a grasp for how this war came about and why America eventually entered into it. Students will learn of the atrocities committed during the war: especially the Holocaust. Students will become versed in propaganda, major figures, events, treaties, pact, countries, and the significance of the war and how it shaped the world’s landscape. Students will also explore how technology had changed the dynamic of war forever: with the advent of the Atomic bomb. Students will be trained on how to analyze and discuss these issues. They will attain the tools necessary to present a sound and logical argument for or against varying historical topics.

Lesson plans have been designed to work in conjunction with other content areas. The lesson plans have been focused on adolescent's developmental needs. Lessons are relevant, integrated, challenging, exploratory, meaningful, and engaging. The diverse materials have been put together in hopes of grabbing the attention of the auditory, visual, and tactile learners as a whole. Lessons attempt to help students of today, connect with the lives of those who endured World War II. On a larger scale, we want to instill pride, confidence, and self-esteem in the young adolescents of our classroom. Have them look deep within themselves and recognize that they too can make a difference and combat any obstacles including Nazis. We want our students to grow academically, personally, and recognize that there is no limit to their potential achievements.