Teacher Name: _______________________________
Class: _______________________________________
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Thematic Unit
World War II
Day of Year
87
Day Of Unit
3
Grade Level
7-12
Lesson Goal
The students will learn about the initial military conflicts of WW II, including Hitler's expansion into
Austria and the Sudetenland, the Munich Agreement, the Blitzkrieg in Poland, the Allies' retreat at
Dunkirk, and other important features.
Subject
Important aspects of the initial military conflicts of World War II.
Prior Knowledge / Bell Ringer
The Bell Ringer deals with the Munich Agreement.
“I Can…” Statement #1
I CAN explain why France and Britain agreed to the Munich Agreement and how the Munich Agreement
failed.
“I Can…” Statement #2
I CAN describe how Hitler's expansion of Germany ignited World War II.
“I Can…” Statement #3
Common Core Standards
E. America Enters World War II (1945-Present) a. Describe circumstances at home and abroad prior to
U.S. involvement in World War II b. Identify the significant military and political aspects of World War II
Other Standards
Procedures / Daily Outline
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1. Let the students start the day with the Bell Ringer dealing with the Munich Agreement. 2. Review the
PowerPoint Presentation: WW II Begins, as the students take notes. 3. Let the students take the Short
Quiz / Exit Slip: WW II Begins and review it 4. Let the students finish the day with the worksheet: WW II
begins 5. (As an alternative to the PowerPoint, review the CONTENT READING GUIDE for #2 and then
proceed with items # 3 and # 4)
Assessments
1. Bell Ringer 2. Short Quiz / Exit Slip 3. Worksheet
Materials
1. Bell Ringer 2. Power Point 3. Notes 4. Short Quiz/Exit Slip 5. Worksheet.
Accommodations / Special Circumstances
FULL NOTES as an alternative to the fill in the blank notes.
Extra / Additional Resources
As an alternative to the PowerPoint, review the CONTENT READING GUIDE for #2 and then proceed
with items #3 and #4.
Reflection