Micah Lawrence - Bayou Bridges 8th Grade SS Unit 3 "The Changing World" MindMap

1. Chapter 1 Framing Question: How did imperialism contribute to U.S. foreign policy at the turn of the twentieth century?

1.1. Chapter 1 Objective: Analyzing a collection of primary and secondary sources, students will explain how imperialism influenced U.S. foreign policy at the turn of the 20th century by identifying at least 3 influential figures and their ideas or inciting events.

1.1.1. Chapter 1 Assessment: Imperialism Flyers: Students will use Canva or similar software to create persuasive flyers from the point of view of notable imperialist/anti-imperialist figures, explaining their desires for the U.S. and events they were tied to.

2. Chapter 2 Framing Question: What was the impact of World War I on the United States and the world?

2.1. Chapter 2 Objective: Analyzing a collection of primary and secondary sources, students will identify and explain at least 2 causes of WWI, 2 impacts of technology, and 3 examples of U.S. involvement or attitudes about the War with 80% accuracy.

2.1.1. Chapter 2 Assessment: World War 1 Timeline: Students will use Padlet or similar software to create a timeline of events in the First World War, highlighting the causes, impacts of technology, and U.S. involvement.

3. Chapter 3 Framing Question: How did the aftermath of WWI shape the United States' approach to global and domestic challenges in the 1920s?

3.1. Chapter 3 Objective: Analyzing a collection of primary and secondary sources, students will evaluate one area of political, social, and economic change following WWI and provide two events or identifying markers that explain the impact of each change.

3.1.1. Chapter 3 Assessment: Effects of WWI Mindmeister: Students will create a concept map of post WWI events that led to economic, social, and political changes and explain their effects on U.S. society.