1. BELLWORK 3/12 What was the Bonus Army? What was the Bonus Army? What was the Reconstruction Finance Corporation? What was the Reconstruction Finance Corporation? What is a bank run? What is a bank run? What was the TVA? What was the TVA? What was the NRA? Was this successful? What was the NRA? Was this successful? THINKER: In your opinion, was FDR a good president? Why or why not? THINKER: In your opinion, was FDR a good president? Why or why not?

2. This week in US/AZ history….

3. BELLWORK 3/13&14 1. What is a dictatorship? 2. Define totalitarian 3. What is a democracy? 4. What did Germany have to do under the Treaty of Versailles? How did German citizens react to this? 5. THINKER: Happy President’s Day! Think back throughout the entire year…… who has been your favorite U.S. president that we’ve studied so far? Why are they your favorite? Explain!

4. WWII K-W-L K-W-L is a strategy used to brainstorm knowledge on a specific topic. It also allows you to guide your learning by posing questions. K-W-L is a strategy used to brainstorm knowledge on a specific topic. It also allows you to guide your learning by posing questions. K – What you KNOW K – What you KNOW W – What you WANT to know W – What you WANT to know L – What you LEARNED L – What you LEARNED You are now going to create a KWL for WWII You are now going to create a KWL for WWII Make sure you follow specific directions and guidelines! Make sure you follow specific directions and guidelines!

5. WWII KWL In the “K column” you are going to brainstorm what you already know about each WWII topic In the “K column” you are going to brainstorm what you already know about each WWII topic Try and get at least three items for every row! Try and get at least three items for every row! In the “W column” you are going to come up with three questions on what you want to know. In the “W column” you are going to come up with three questions on what you want to know. This will help guide your learning throughout the unit. This will help guide your learning throughout the unit. At the end of the unit, you will fill out the “L column” so do NOT lose this chart! At the end of the unit, you will fill out the “L column” so do NOT lose this chart!

6. WWII Government Jigsaw First – on your slip of paper, write down your favorite pizza topping. Do NOT show anyone!!! First – on your slip of paper, write down your favorite pizza topping. Do NOT show anyone!!! During WWII, new governments rise to power throughout Europe. During WWII, new governments rise to power throughout Europe. To learn about each type of government, you are going to participate in a jigsaw reading activity. To learn about each type of government, you are going to participate in a jigsaw reading activity. The class will be split into four groups; each group will have a different type of government from WWII The class will be split into four groups; each group will have a different type of government from WWII Democracy, Fascism, Nazism, and Communism Democracy, Fascism, Nazism, and Communism As you read your ½ sheet of paper, fill in the corresponding column on your graphic organizer. As you read your ½ sheet of paper, fill in the corresponding column on your graphic organizer. Be ready to teach the class about it! Be ready to teach the class about it!

7. WWII Government Jigsaw Now that you know about your type of government, we are going to do a simulation on their method of rule. Now that you know about your type of government, we are going to do a simulation on their method of rule. Each group is now a country – pick a leader of your country! Each group is now a country – pick a leader of your country! As a country you are going to order a one-topping pizza. As a country you are going to order a one-topping pizza. Your pizza may ONLY have one topping! Your pizza may ONLY have one topping! The catch  You must reach this decision based on how your type of government makes decisions The catch  You must reach this decision based on how your type of government makes decisions Be ready to tell the class about your discussion process! Be ready to tell the class about your discussion process!

8. WWII Government Presentations Pick two representatives from your country to speak to the class. Pick two representatives from your country to speak to the class. While you present, address the following questions: While you present, address the following questions: 1. What are the beliefs of your government? 2. Who was the WWII leader of your type of government? 3. What pizza did you decide to order? 4. How did you come to this decision? 5. Were there any problems/arguments while reaching this decision? 6. Do you think everyone in your group supports this decision? Why or why not?