syllabus feb 25

Social Studies - Week of February 25th

"Over There" "Grand Old Flag"

Monday: Introduction to WWI - focus on Europe
Origins of War
Film: The Great War

Assign: Chapter 21 - read 706 to 711
Causes of WWI packet

Tuesday: Continue with the "War to End All War"
Approaching War using primary documents and art

Assign: Causes of WWI packet
Begin journal of Max Ottenfelds
WWI letters

+ Due Thursday +

Wednesday: Current Events
If time allows - examine WWI artifacts
Samples of Propaganda - art

Thursday: Film - The Doughboys
Note taking and Discussion
Compare responses to Max's letters

Assign: Editorial cartoons from Europe and U.S.
Read next three letters of Max Ottenfeld and respond

Friday: Compare responses to Max experiences
Jeopardy

+ Those reading All Quiet in the Western Front - meeting Wednesday at lunch +