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- 9th
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Students examine the importance of geography as it relates to significant events or periods in world history, especially that which pertains to Europe and the United States. They access websites imbedded in this plan to do their research. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students identify the reasons why the U.S. government decided to focus on the defeat of Germany and Japan and assess the wisdom of this decision. They analyze the magnitude of the U-Boat threat in the Atlantic. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the role that the U.S. played in bringing about victory in the two major theaters of the war in the Pacific and Europe. How the various military campaigns contributed to the war's successful conclusion forms the focus of this lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the overall strategies pursued by the Americans and their British allies in the initial months of World War II in Europe. By examining military documents, students examine the decision to invade North Africa instead of France. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Grand Alliance between the U.S., Great Britain, and the Soviet Union during World War II. They analyze primary sources, examine maps, answer discussion questions, conduct research, and write an essay. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the ways in which the USSR, the United States, and Britain differed on the future of Germany. They understand why and how the United States attempted to preserve the Grand Alliance as American diplomats addressed European issues. Students utilize excelent websites and documents imbedded in this plan. Full Review »
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- 7th - Higher Ed
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Students gain insight into how and when Islam was spread to various regions from the 7th century to today. They are able to identify and asses the importance of cultural and political factors in the spread of Islam and the effect it has on the global society today. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students draw pictures of examples of specialization and interdependence in the past as described in the Essential Knowledge information and review the difference between past and present. They also locate the state of Virginia on a map, and point out the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains and describe why present-day Virginia is known for its expertise in shipbuilding. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze the outcomes for Europe from the end of World War I. They conduct research from a variety of resources and look at the maps in order to create a context for finding information. With the help of prompts students answer key questions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the political atmosphere of post-World War II Europe and the U.S. foreign policy strategy of containment. They research critical events that occurred prior to the formation of NATO, such as the Marshall Plan, the Truman Doctrine, the Berlin airlift, and Churchill's coinage of the term iron curtain. Full Review »