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Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 4 Pages from text: 98-125 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Triumph of Industry 1865-1914
Additional Resources
Chernow, Ron. Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. Vintage, 2004. ; Meyer, David R. The Roots of American Industrialization. Johns Hopkins University press, 2003.
Essential Question Learning Expectations Assessment
How did the Industrial growth of the late 1800s shape American society and the economy?
Sec. 1 Technology and Industrial GrowthHow did industrialization and new technology affect the economy and society?
EH6.7.2 Recognize late 1800s technological/industrial advancements
EH6.8.2 Match innovators to their industrial/technological contributions
EH6.12.3 Assess effect of late 19th technological innovation on Americans’ lives
Multiple Choice Quiz, Identification, Inventors/Inventions Analysis; PowerPoint Presentation
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 The Rise of Big BusinessHow did big business shape the American economy in the late 1800s and early 1900?
EH6.8.2 Match innovators to their industrial/technological contributions.
EH6.9.2 Compare economic disparities between industrial capitalist and other Americans
Multiple Choice Quiz, Identification, PowerPoint Presentation
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 The Organize Labor MovementHow did the rise of labor unions shape relations among works, big business, and government?
EH6.9.2 Compare economic disparities between industrial capitalist and other Americans
Multiple Choice Quiz, Vocabulary, Audio Recording, Analyzing Visuals
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 4 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3 periods
Chapter: 5 Pages from text: 126-153 Title of Chapter/Unit: Immigration and Urbanization, 1870- 1914
Additional Resources
Coan, Peter M. Ellis Island interviews: Immigrants Tell Their Stories in Their Own Words. Barnes & Noble Books, 2004. ; Nazario, Sonia. Enrique’s Journey: The Story of a Boy’s Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother. Random House, 2006. ; Riis, Jacob A. How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York. Barnes & Noble Books, 2004.
Essential Question Learning Expectation: Assessment
How did American urban life change between 1875 and 1914?
Sec. 1 The New ImmigrantsWhy did immigrants come to the United States, and what impact did they have upon society?
EH6.1.1 Identify U.S. Immigration patterns/causes.
EH 6.5.2 Distinguish between assimilation of “old” v. “new” immigration
EH 6.9.2 Compare economic disparities between industrial capitalist and other Americans
Reading Strategy: identifying main ideas, viewpoints: The Chinese Exclusion Act, Reading and Note Taking Study, Witness History CD- Looking Forward and Back, Transparency- Chinatown
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 Cities Expand and ChangeWhat challenges did city dwellers face, and how did they meet them?
EH6.3.1 Identify major U.S. urban areas on a map.
EH 6.4.1 Identify U.S. immigration patterns/causes
Outline Map: Major Cities, Issue Connector: Migration and Urbanization, Section 2 Quiz, Audio- A Fiery Tide, Video- The New American City
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 Social and Cultural TrendsWhat luxuries did cities offer to the middle class?
EH6.12.3 Assess effect of late 19th century technological innovation on Americans’ lives.
Reading a Chart: Consumerism, Section Note Taking, Audio- America Takes to Wheels
Length of Lesson: .5 period
Chapter 5 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3. 5 period
Chapter: 6 Pages from text: Title of Chapter/Unit: The South and West Transformed, 1865-1900
Additional Resources
Katz, William Loren. Black Pioneers: An Untold Story. Antheneum, 1999.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
How did the economy, society and culture of the South and West change after the Civil War?
Sec. 1 The New SouthHow did the southern economy and society change after the Civil War?
EH 6.1.1 Identify U.S. Immigration patterns/causes.
EH 6.12.3 Assess effect of late 19th century technological innovation on Americans’ lives.
Identifying supporting Details. Reading a Chart: Southern Economic Recovery; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Creating a “New South”
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Sec. 2 Westward Expansion and the American IndiansHow did the pressures of westward expansion impact Native Americans?
EH6.3.2 Recognize areas affected by U.S. westward expansion
EH 6.5.2 Identify events/impact of westward movement and Indian Wars
Link to Literature: Black Elk Speaks; Issues Connector: American Indian Policy; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- My Heart Feels Like Burning, Video- A Clash of Cultures
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 Transforming the WestWhat economic and social factors changed the West after the Civil War?
EH6.12.3 Assess effect of late 19th century technological innovation on Americans’ lives.
EH 6.7.2 Recognize late 1800s technological/industrial advancements
Geography and History: Railroads and Economic Development; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- A Test of Courage
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 6 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Chapter: 7 Pages from text: 182-205 Title of Chapter/Unit: Issues of the Gilded Age, 1877-1900
Additional Resources
Sharpe, Anne Wallace. A Dream Deferred: The Jim Crow Era. Lucent Books, 2005.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What political, social, and economic issues did the nation face during the late 1800s?
Sec.1 Segregation and Social TensionsHow were the civil rights of certain groups in American undermined during the years after the Reconstruction?
EH 6.6.2 Interpret primary sources reflecting Gilded Age Society.
EH 6.10.2 Interpret cartoons portraying Gilded Age controversies.
EH 7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reforms, 1890-1930
Reading Strategy: summarize; Bio: African American Leaders; Issues Connector: Women in American Society; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Frederick Douglas Laments the Color Line
Length of Lesson: 1
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson 5.5 periods
Chapter: 8 Pages from text: 210-245 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Progressive Era, 1890- 1920
Sec. 2 Political and Economic ChallengesWhy did the political structure change during the Gilded Age?
EH6.10.2 Interpret cartoons portraying Gilded Age controversies.
EH 6.11.3 Analyze impact of corruption on politics during the Gilded Age.
Link to Literature: The Gilded Age; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- The Gilded Age
Length of Lesson: 1 periodSec. 3 Farmers and PopulismWhat led to the rise of the Populist movement, and what effect did it have?
EH6.4.2 Understand late 19th century U.S. political issues/ problems
EH 6.6.2 Interpret primary sources reflecting Gilded Age Society.
Interpreting a Political Cartoon: The Gilded Age; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- Black and White Together
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 7 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Additional Resources
Luke, Bonnie L. Woodrow Wilson And the Progressive Era. Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 2005.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What were the causes and effects of the Progressive Movement?
Sec. 1 The Drive for ReformWhat areas did Progressives think were in need of the greatest reform?
EH 6.10.2 Interpret cartoons portraying Gilded Age controversies.
EH 6.11.3 Analyze impact of corruption on politics during the Gilded Age.
EH 7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reforms, 1890-1930
Readying Strategy: Main Ideas and Details; Link to Literature: The Octopus; Audio- Children in the Coal Miners; Video- The Jungle: A View of Industrial America; Sec. 1 Quiz
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 Women Make ProgressHow did women of the Progressive Era make progress and win the right to vote?
EH7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reforms, 1890-1930
EH 7.6.2 Recognize TN’s role in the women’s suffrage movement.
Issues Connector: Social Problems and Reform; Biography: Carrie Chapman Catt; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Women at Work
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 The Struggle Against DiscriminationWhat steps did minorities take to combat social problems and discrimination?
EH7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reforms, 1890-1930
EH 7.9.3 Compare/contrast philosophies of Du Bois, Washington, and Garvey
Viewpoints: Washington and Du Bois; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- Voices of Protest
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 4 Roosevelt’s Square DealWhat did Roosevelt think government should do for citizens?
EH7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reforms, 1890-1930
Outline Map: The National Parks System; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- A Bold Leader Takes Control
Length of Lesson: 1 periodSec. 5 Wilson’s New FreedomWhat steps did Wilson take to increase the government’s role in the economy?
EH7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reforms, 1890-1930
Interpreting a Political Cartoon: Progressive Era Legislation; Sec. 5; Audio- A History of Reform
Length of Lesson: 1 periodChapter 8 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 4.5 periods
Chapter: 9 Pages from text: 248-277 Title of Chapter/Unit: An Emerging World Power, 1890- 1917
Additional Resources
Kent, Zachary. William Seward: The Mastermind of the Alaska Purchase. Enslow, 2001.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
How did the United States become a global power?
Sec. 1 Roots of ImperialismHow and why did the United States take a more active role in world affairs?
EH 7.1.1 Identify causes of American imperialism.EH 7.2.1 Identify consequences of American
imperialism.
Reading Strategy: Main Idea and Details; Issues Connector: Territorial Expansion of the United States; Biography: William Seward, Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- America Eyes Hawaii
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 The Spanish American WarWhat were the cause and effects of the Spanish- American War?
EH 7.1.1 Identify causes of American imperialism.EH 7.2.1 Identify consequences of American
imperialism.
Interpreting a Political Cartoon: The Spanish- American War; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Remember the Maine!
Length of Lesson: 1 periodSec. 3 The United States and East AsiaHow did the United States extend its influence in Asia?
EH 7.1.1 Identify causes of American imperialism.EH 7.2.1 Identify consequences of American
imperialism.
Geography and History: Carving China: Spheres of Influence; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- A Plea for Peace
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 4 The United States and Latin AmericaWhat actions did the united States take to achieve its goals in Latin America?
EH 7.1.1 Identify causes of American imperialism.EH 7.2.1 Identify consequences of American
imperialism.
Geography and History: The Panama Canal; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- Dollars for Bullets
Length of Lesson: 1 periodChapter 9 Test
Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 4.5 periods
Chapter: 10 Pages from text: 280- 317 Title of Chapter/Unit: World War I and Beyond, 1914-1920
Additional Resources
Cooper, Michael L. Hell Fighters: African American Soldiers in World War I. Lodestar Books, 1997.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What caused the United States to become involved in World War I, and how did the United States change as a result of its involvement?
Sec. 1 From Neutrality to WarWhat caused World War I, and why did the united States enter the war?
EH 7.4.2 Identify causes of U.S. involvement in WWI.EH 7.10.3 Analyze U.S. isolationist v. interventionist
arguments
Issues Connector: American Goes to War; Interpreting a Political Cartoon: World War I; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- To Fight or Not to Fight?
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 The Home FrontHow did the war affect Americans at home?
EH 7.3.1 Recognize progress of political/social reform, 1890-1930.
EH 7.4.2 Identify causes of U.S. involvement in WWI.
Geography and History: The Great Migration; Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court: What Are the Limits of Free Speech? ; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Supporting the War
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 Wilson, War, and PeaceHow did Americans affect the end of World War I and its peace settlements?
EH 7.4.2 Identify causes of American imperialism.
Reading Strategy: Sequence; Interpreting a Political Cartoon: The League of Nations; Primary Source: The Fourteen Points and The League of Nations; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- War Enthusiasm
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 4 Effects of the WarWhat political, economic, and social effects did World War I have on the United States?
EH 7.5.1 Understand the role of U.S. in world affairs.EH 7.6.1 Understand the effect of WWI on American
people.
Viewpoints: The Red Scare; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- A Difficult Transition
Length of Lesson: 1 periodChapter 10 Test
Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 5.5 periods
Chapter: 11 Pages from text: 322-361 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Twenties, 1919-1929
Additional Resources
Hill, Laban Carrick. Harlem Stomp! A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance. Megan Tingley, 2004.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
How did the United States experience both economic growth and social change in the decade after World War I?
Sec. 1 A Booming EconomyHow did the booming economy of the 1920s lead to changes in American life?
EH 7.5.2 Recognize trends, ideas, and innovations of the 1920s popular culture.
EH 7.8.2 Interpret primary sources reflecting 1920’s social dynamics.
Reading a Chart: Automobile Sales, Sec. 1 Quiz, and Audio- Paying for it?
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 The Business of GovernmentHow did domestic and foreign policy change direction under Harding and Coolidge?
EH 7.4.2 Identify causes of American imperialism.EH 7.5.1 Understand the role of U.S. in world affairs.
Reading Strategy: Compare and Contrast; History Comics: Albert Fall and the Teapot Dome Scandal; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- A Fun-Loving President
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 Social and Cultural TensionsHow did Americans differ on major social and cultural issues?
EH 7.5.2 Recognize trends, ideas, and innovations of the 1920s popular culture.
EH 7.8.2 Interpret primary sources reflecting 1920’s social dynamics.
Issues Connector: U.S. Immigration Policy; Biography: John Scopes; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- Kicking, Fight, Butting, and Biting
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 4 A New Mass CultureHow did the new mass culture reflect technological and social change?
EH 7.5.2 Recognize trends, ideas, and innovations of the 1920s popular culture.
EH 7.8.2 Interpret primary sources reflecting 1920’s social dynamics.
Viewpoints: The “New” Woman; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- “Ain’t We Got Fun?”
Length of Lesson: 1 periodSec. 5 The Harlem RenaissanceHow did African Americans express a new sense of hope and pride?
EH 7.5.2 Recognize trends, ideas, and innovations of the 1920s popular culture.
EH 7.8.2 Interpret primary sources reflecting 1920’s social dynamics.
Link to Literature: Their Eyes Were Watching God; Sec. 5 Quiz; Audio- The Excitement of Harlem
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 11 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 12 Pages from text: 364-393 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Great Depression, 1928-1932
Additional Resources
Smiley, Gene. Rethinking the Great Depression. Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 2003.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
How did the Great Depression happen, and how did Americans response to it?
Sec. 1 Causes of the Great DepressionHow did the prosperity of the 1920s give way to the Great Depression?
EH 7.7.2 Determine factors that led to the 1929 economic collapse.
EH 8.2.1 Recognize negative patterns of an economic cycle.
Reading Strategy: Recognize Multiple Causes; Reading a Chart: Rising Unemployment and Business Closings; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Stock Mark Prosperity
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 Americans Face Hard TimesEH 8.2.1 Recognize negative patterns of an
economic cycle.EH 8.4.1 Identify changes in social/cultural life
caused by Depression/Dust Bowl.
Geography and History: The Dust Bowl; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Rising the Rails; Video- The Dust Bowl
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 Hoover’s Response FailsWhy did Herbert Hoover’s policies fail to solve the country’s economic crisis?
EH 8.2.1 Recognize negative patterns of an economic cycle.
EH 8.4.1 Identify changes in social/cultural life caused by Depression/Dust Bowl.
Viewpoints: Volunteerism; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- Rugged Individualism
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 12 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3. 5 periods
Chapter: 13 Pages from text: 394-429 Title of Chapter/Unit: The New Deal, 1932-1941
Additional Resources
Freedman, Russell. Children of the Great Depression. Clarion, 2005.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
How did the New Deal respond to the ravages of the depression and change the role of the federal government?
Sec. 1 FDR Offers, Relief and RecoveryHow did the New Deal attempt to address the problems of the Great Depression?
EH 8.4.1 Identify changes in social/cultural life caused by Depression/Dust Bowl.
EH 8.6.2 Identify New Deal programs/initiatives.EH 8.9.2 Recognize effects of the New and WWII on
TN.EH 8.11.3 Interpret a political cartoon about the New
Deal.
Reading Strategy: Connect Ideas; Interpreting a Political Cartoon: FDR and the New Deal; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Overcoming Fear
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 The Second New DealWhat major issues did the Second New Deal address?
EH 8.2.1 Recognize negative patterns of an economic cycle.
EH 8.4.1 Identify changes in social/cultural life caused by Depression/Dust Bowl.
EH 8.6.2 Identify New Deal programs/initiatives.EH 8.11.3 Interpret a political cartoon about the New
Deal.
Reading a Chart: New Deal Programs; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Trying to Survive
Length of Lesson: 1 periodSec. 3 Effects of the New DealHow did the New Deal change the social, economic, and political landscape of the United States for future generations?
EH 8.4.1 Identify changes in social/cultural life caused by Depression/Dust Bowl.
EH 8.6.2 Identify New Deal programs/initiatives.
Biography: Eleanor Roosevelt; Issues Connector: Governments Role in the Economy; Sec. 3 Quiz
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 13 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 14 Pages from text: 434-463 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Coming of War, 1931-1942
Additional Resources
Corbridge, Fiona. Going to War in World War Two. Franklin Watts, Ltd. 2006.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What events caused World War II, and how did the United States become involved?
Sec. 1 Dictators and WarWhy did totalitarian states rise after World War I, and what did they do?
EH 8.1.1 Identify the causes of WWIIEH 8.3.1 Define totalitarianism, fascism,
communism, nationalism, and anti-Semitism
EH 8.7.2 Recognize WWII alliances
Reading Strategy: Summarize; Outline Map: German Aggression; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Hitler’s Brutal Determination
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 From Isolation to InvolvementHow did Americans react to events in Europe and Asia in the early years of World War II?
EH 8.1.1 Identify the causes of WWIIEH 8.5.2 Interpret a timeline of major WWII events.EH 8.7.2 Recognize WWII alliances
Interpreting a Political Cartoon: Neutrality; Primary Source: The “Four Freedoms” Speech and George W. Bush’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- An Isolationist Voice
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 America Enters the WarHow did the United States react to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
EH 8.1.1 Identify the causes of WWIIEH 8.8.2 Analyze how WWII affected the U.S.
economy.
Reading a Chart: Industry During WWII; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- A Day Which Will Live in Infamy
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 14 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Midterm Exam- Covering Ch. 4-14Length of Lesson: 1 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 5.5 periods
Chapter: 15 Pages from text: 464-507 Title of Chapter/Unit: World War II, 1941- 1945
Additional Resources
Gottfried, Ted. Children of the Slaughter: Young People of the Holocaust. Twenty-First Century Books, 2001.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What impact did World War II have on American and the world?
Sec. 1 The Allies Turn the TideHow did the Allies turn the tide against the Axis?
EH 8.7.2 Recognize WWII alliances
Geography and History: North Africa; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Spiders as Big as Your Fist
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 The Home FrontHow did the war change America at home?
EH 8.8.2 Analyze how WWII affected the U.S. economy.
Biography: Navajo Code Talkers; Landmark Decisions: Can government limit a group’s liberties during war time?; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Rosie the Riveter; Video- Women in World War II
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 Victory in Europe and the PacificHoe did the Allies defeat the Axis Powers?
EH 8.7.2 Recognize WWII alliancesEH 8.10.3 Evaluate the impact of the Manhattan
Project
Reading Strategy: Recognize Sequence; Biography: The Marine at Iwo Jima; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- Audie Murphy, American Hero
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 4 The HolocaustHow did the Holocaust develop and what were its results?
EH 8.3.1 Define totalitarianism, fascism, communism, nationalism, and anti-Semitism
EH 8.7.2 Recognize WWII alliances
Link to Literature: Night; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- “I Have No Words”
Length of Lesson: 1 periodSec. 5 Effects of the WarWhat were the major and immediate long-term effects of World War II?
EH 8.7.2 Recognize WWII alliancesEH 8.8.2 Analyze how WWII affected the U.S.
economy.EH 9.1.1 Recognize post-war political/social
difference among Allied powers
History Comics: Postwar Goals; Sec. 5 Quiz; Audio- Nazism on Trail
Length of Lesson: 1 periodChapter 15 Test
Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 1 Length of Lesson: 4.5 periods
Chapter: 16 Pages from text: 508-543 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Cold War, 1945-1960
Additional Resources
Gimpel, Lee. Fighting War, Planning for Peace: The Story of George C. Marshall. Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 2005.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What were the causes, main events, and effects of the early Cold War?
Sec. 1 The Cold War BeginsHow did the U.S. leaders respond to the threat of Soviet expansion in Europe?
EH 9.1.1 Recognize post-war political/social difference among Allied powers
EH 9.3.1 Locate countries dominated/threatened by Communism
EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated U.S. containment policies
EH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policies
Reading Strategy: Contrast; Reading a Chart: Cause and Effects of the Cold War; Primary Source: The Truman Doctrine and American Foreign Policy; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- A New Enemy
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 The Korean WarHow did President Truman use the power of the presidency to limit the spread of communism in East Asia?
EH 9.3.1 Locate countries dominated/threatened by Communism
EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated U.S. containment policies
EH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policiesEH 9.11.2 Read and interpret Cold War documents
Viewpoints: MacArthur and Truman, Sec. 2 Quiz, Audio- They Won’t Escape This Time; Video- A Land Divided: The Korean War
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 The Cold War ExpandsWhat methods did the United States use in its global struggle against the Soviet Union?
EH 9.3.1 Locate countries dominated/threatened by Communism
EH 9.4.1 Recognize impact of technological/ cultural changes on U.S. society
EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated U.S. containment policies
EH 9.6.2 Recognize impact of Cold War on U.S. society
Outline Map: Europe During the Cold War, Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- Threat of War
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 4.5 periods
Chapter: 17 Pages from text: 544-575 Title of Chapter/Unit: Postwar Confidence and Anxiety, 1945-1960
Additional Resources
Kallen, Stuart A., ed. The 1950s (America’s Decades). Greenhaven Press, 2000.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
How did social and economic changes after World War II affect Americans?
Sec. 1 An Economic BoomHow did the nation experience recovery and economic prosperity after World War II?
EH 8.8.2 Analyze how WWII affected the U.S. economy.
EH 9.2.1 Distinguish social inequities in post-WWII America.
EH 9.13.3 Evaluate socio-economic impact of Baby Boomer generation
Viewpoints: The Taft-Hartley Act, Sec. 1 Quiz, Audio- The GI Bill of Rights
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 4 The Cold War at HomeHow did fear of domestic communism affect American society during the Cold War?
EH 9.6.2 Recognize impact of Cold War on U.S. society
EH 9.11.2 Read and interpret Cold War documents
Interpreting a Political Cartoon: McCarthyism; Issues Connector: Civil Liberties and National Security; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- Cold War Comics
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 16 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Sec. 2 A Society on the MoveWhat social and economic factors changed American life during the 1950s?
EH 9.4.1 Recognize impact of technological/ cultural changes on U.S. society
EH 9.13.3 Evaluate socio-economic impact of Baby Boomer generation
Reading Strategy: Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details; Outline Map: Interstate Highways; Audio- Homes for Veterans
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 Mass Culture and Family LifeHow did popular culture and family life change during the 1950s?
EH 9.4.1 Recognize impact of technological/ cultural changes on U.S. society
EH 9.12.2 Identify TN’s influence on music industryEH 9.13.3 Evaluate socio-economic impact of Baby
Boomer generation
Biography: Rock-and-Roll Musicians, Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- The Latest Fad
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 18 Pages from text: 578-613 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Civil Rights Movement, 1945-1975
Additional Resources
Kasher, Steven, and Lyrlie Evers-Williams. The Civil Rights Movement: A Photographic History, 1954-68. Abbeville Press, 1998.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What were the causes, main events, and effects of the civil rights movement?
Sec. 1 Early Demands for EqualityHow did African American challenge segregation after World War II?
EH 9.2.1 Distinguish social inequities in post-WWII America.
EH 9.7.2 Determine effects of Supreme Court Civil rights decisions
EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights struggle
EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their groups/goals
Reading Strategy: Summarize, Biography: Jackie Robinson; Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court: How does Segregation Affect Education?; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- A Different Kind of Enemy
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 4 Dissent and DiscontentWhy were some groups of American dissatisfied with conditions in postwar America?
EH 9.2.1 Distinguish social inequities in post-WWII America.
EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights struggle
Interpreting a Political Cartoon: McCarthyism; Issues Connector: Civil Liberties and National Security; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- Cold War Comics
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 17 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Sec. 2 The Movement Gains GroundHow did the civil rights movement gain ground in the 1960s?
EH 9.7.2 Determine effects of Supreme Court Civil rights decisions
EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights struggle
EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their groups/goals
Viewpoints: Kennedy and Wallace; Primacy Source: Interpreting King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Blocking the Schoolhouse Door
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 New Successes and Challenges What successes and challenges faced the civil rights movement after 1964?
EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights struggle
EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their groups/goals
Issues Connector: Voting Rights; Viewpoints: Carmichael and M.L. King; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- Malcolm X Issues a Warning; Video- Civil Rights Martyrs
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 19 Pages from text: 614-641 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Kennedy and Johnson Years, 1960-1968
Additional Resources
Kuhn, Betsy. The Race for Space: The United States and the Soviet Union Compete for the New Frontier (People’s History). Twenty-First Century Books, 2006.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
How did the policies of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson affect the nation?
Sec. 1 Kennedy and the Cold WarEH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policiesEH 9.11.2 Read and interpret Cold War documents
Viewpoints: Two Presidents: Kennedy and Eisenhower; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- The Democratic Candidate; Video- The Cuban Missile Crisis
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 18 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Sec. 2 Kennedy’s New FrontierWhat were the goals of Kennedy’s New Frontier?
EH 9.4.1 Recognize impact of technological/ cultural changes on U.S. society
EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights struggle
EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their groups/goals
Reading Strategy: Identify Main Ideas; Reading a Chart: Kennedy’s Programs; Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court: Can a Poor Person Get a Fair Trail?; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Civil Rights
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 Johnson’s Great SocietyHow did Johnson’s Great Society programs change life for most Americans?
EH 9.7.2 Determine effects of Supreme Court Civil rights decisions
EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights struggle
EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their groups/goals
Reading a Chart: The Great Society; Issues Connector: Poverty and Prosperity; Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court: What Rights Does and Accused Person Have? Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- President Johnson’s Hopes for America
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 19 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 5.5 periods
Chapter: 20 Pages from text: 642-679 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Vietnam War Era, 1954-1975
Additional Resources
McNab, Chris, and Andy Wiest. The Illustrated History of the Vietnam War. Advantage Publishers, 2000.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
How did the united States confront communism in East Asia after the Korean War?
Sec. 1 Origins of the Vietnam WarEH 9.3.1 Locate countries dominated/threatened by
CommunismEH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated with U.S.
containment policiesEH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policiesEH 9.11.2 Read and interpret Cold War documents
Outline Map: Spread of Communism in Asia; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Hope for Independence; Video- Causes of the Vietnam War
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 U.S. Involvement GrowsWhat were the causes and effects of America’s growing involvement in the Vietnam War?
EH 9.3.1 Locate countries dominated/threatened by Communism
EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated with U.S. containment policies
EH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policies
Reading a Chart: War Weakens the Economy; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- American Soldiers on Patrol
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 The War Divides AmericaHow did the American war effort in Vietnam lead to rising protests and social divisions back home?
EH 9.3.1 Locate countries dominated/threatened by Communism
EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated with U.S. containment policies
EH 9.6.2 Recognize impact of Cold War on U.S. society
Reading Strategy: Recognize Sequence; Viewpoints: Can the United States Win the War in Vietnam?; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- The “Living-Room War”
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 4 The War’s End and ImpactHow did the Vietnam War end, and what were it’s lasting effects?
EH 9.5.2 Identify areas associated with U.S. containment policies
EH 9.6.2 Recognize impact of Cold War on U.S. society
EH 10.3.2 Use a timeline to identify U.S. post-WWII involvement in Southeast Asia
Link to Literature: The Things They Carried; Issues Connector: America and the World; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- Antiwar Protests Spread
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson:4.5 periods
Chapter: 21 Pages from text: 680-707 Title of Chapter/Unit: An Era of Protest and Change, 1960-1980
Additional Resources
Soto, Gary. Jesse de la Cruz: A Profile of a United Farm Worker. Presea Books. 2002.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
How did the counterculture of the expanding rights revolution of the 1960s and 1970s influence American society?
Sec. 1 Origins of the Vietnam WarWhat was the counterculture, and what impact did it have on American society?
EH 9.4.1 Recognize impact of technological/ cultural changes on U.S. society
EH 9.6.2 Recognize impact of Cold War on U.S. society
EH 9.13.3 Evaluate socio-economic impact of Baby Boomer generation.
Link to Literature: “Alice’s Restaurant”; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Remembering Woodstock
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 5 Nixon and the Cold WarHow did Richard Nixon change Cold War diplomacy during his presidency?
EH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policiesEH 9.11.2 Read and interpret Cold War documents
History Comics: Nixon Goes to China; Sec. 5 Quiz; Audio- A New Era Begins
Length of Lesson: 1 periodChapter 20 Test
Length of Lesson: .5 period
Sec. 2 The Women’s Rights MovementWhat led to the rise of the women’s movement, and what impact did it have on American society?
EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights struggle
EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their groups/goals
Reading Strategy: Identify Causes and Effects; Biography: Women’s rights activists; Audio- Challenging a Stereotype
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 The Rights Revolution ExpandsHow did the rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s expand rights for diverse groups of Americans?
EH 9.8.2 Identify significant events in Civil Rights struggle
EH 9.10.2 Match leaders of Civil Rights era with their groups/goals
History Comics: Cesar Chavez and the UFW; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- From Graffiti to Art
Length of Lesson: 1 period
*Can be exempt
Sec. 4 The Environmental MovementWhat forces gave rise to the environmental movement, and what impact did it have?
EH 9.6.1 Understand how “baby boom,” suburbanization, desegregation, and other social movements affected American society
Reading a Chart: Nuclear Energy; Issues Connector: Interaction with the Environment; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- An Environmental Wake-Up Call
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 21 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 22 Pages from text: 708-735 Title of Chapter/Unit: A Crisis in Confidence, 1968-1980
Additional Resources
Fremon, Daniel. The Watergate Scandal In History. Enslow Publishers, 1998.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What caused American to suffer a crisis of confidence during the 1970s?
Sec. 1 Nixon and the Watergate ScandalWhat events led to Richard Nixon’s resignation as President in 1974?
EH 10.2.2 Recognize roles of key figures of Watergate.
Reading Strategy: Identify Main Ideas; Biography: Barbara Jordan; Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court: What Are the Limits of Executive Privilege?; Sec. 1 Quiz
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 3 periods
Chapter: 23 Pages from text: 738-765 Title of Chapter/Unit: The Conservative Resurgence, 1980-1993
Sec. 2 The Ford and Carter YearsWhat accounted for the changes in American attitudes during the 1970s?
EH 9.4.1 Recognize impact of technological/ cultural changes on U.S. society
EH 9.13.3 Evaluate socio-economic impact of Baby Boomer generation.
Geography and History: From Rust Belt to Sunbelt; Landmark Decisions of the Supreme court: Are Affirmative Action Programs Fair?; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- A Crisis of Confidence, Video- The Presidency in Crisis
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 3 Foreign Policy TroublesWhat were the goals of American foreign policy during the Ford and Carter years, and how successful were Ford’s and Carter’s policies?
EH 9.9.2 Recognize U.S. Cold War foreign policies
History Comics: Cesar Chavez and the UFW; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- From Graffiti to Art
Length of Lesson: 1 period
*Can be exempt
Chapter 22 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Additional Resources
Young, Jeff. Great Communicator: The Story of Ronald Reagan. Morgan Reynolds, 2003.
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What was the conservative resurgence, and how did it affect the domestic and foreign policy of the United States?
Sec. 1 The Conservative Movement GrowsWhat spurred the rise of conservatism in the late 1970s and 1980s?
EH 10.4.3 Compare/contrast Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations and the nature of their political opposition
Reading Strategy: Summarize; Viewpoints: Liberals and Conservatives; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- Backlash Against Liberal Programs
Length of Lesson: .5 period
Subject: US History Quarter: 2 Length of Lesson: 3.5 periods
Chapter: 24 Pages from text: 766-799 Title of Chapter/Unit: Into a New Century, 1992- Today
Sec. 2 The Ford and Carter YearsWhat accounted for the changes in American attitudes during the 1970s?
EH 10.4.3 Compare/contrast Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations and the nature of their political opposition
Reading a Chart: Social Security; Primary Source: Understanding Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall”; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Reagan’s Vision
Length of Lesson: .5 period
Sec. 3 The End of the Cold WarWhat were Reagan’s foreign policies, and how did they contribute to the fall of communism in Europe?
EH 9.6.2 Recognize impact of Cold War on U.S. society
EH 10.4.3 Compare/contrast Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations and the nature of their political opposition
Reading a Chart: Military Spending; Sec. 3 Quiz; Audio- A Strong Approach to Communism; Video- Reagan and the End of the Cold War
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 4 Foreign Policy After the Cold WarWhat actions did the United States take abroad during George H.W. Bush’s presidency?
EH 10.4.3 Compare/contrast Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations and the nature of their political opposition
Outline Map: World Oil Reserves; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- A New World Order
Length of Lesson: .5 periodChapter 23 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
Additional Resources
Frank, Mitch. Understanding September 11th: Answering Questions About the Attacks on America. Viking, 2002
Essential Question Learning Expectation Assessment
What political, social, technological, and economic trends have shaped American life since 1990?
Sec. 1 The Computer and Technology RevolutionsHow have technological changes and globalization transformed the American economy?
EH 10.1.1 Match innovators/entrepreneurs in the “new economy”
EH 10.5.3 Analyze effects of global trade, competition, and government action on U.S. economy
Reading Strategy: Categorize; Reading a Chart: A Service Economy; Sec. 1 Quiz; Audio- A Young Entrepreneur
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Sec. 2 The Clinton PresidencyWhat were the successes and failures of the Clinton presidency?
EH 10.4.3 Compare/contrast Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations and the nature of their political opposition
Viewpoints: Clinton and Gingrich; Sec. 2 Quiz; Audio- Becoming President
Length of Lesson: 1 periodSec. 4 The George W. Bush PresidencyWhat was the impact of Bush’s domestic agency and his response to the terrorist attack against the United States?
EH 10.4.3 Compare/contrast Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations and the nature of their political opposition
History Comics: Bush v. Gore; Sec. 4 Quiz; Audio- A Two-Term President; Video- The War on Terrorism
Length of Lesson: 1 period
Chapter 24 TestLength of Lesson: .5 period
EOC ReviewLength of Lesson: 1 period
Final- Covering Ch. 4-24Length of Lesson: 1 period