Unit 2 The Development & History of Europe
HISTORICAL UNDERSTANDING OF EUROPE
Welcome to Unit 2 The Development of Europe. In this unit we will learn how Europe was developed.
The focus of this unit is the historical development in Europe up to the twenty-first century.
Elaborated Unit Focus: The focus of this unit is the historical developments in Europe up
to the twenty-first century.
Historical Understandings
SS6H6 The student will analyze the impact of European exploration and colonization
on various world regions.
Powerpoint-ss6h6
Explores and Expansionism
a. Identify the causes of European exploration and colonization; include religion,
natural resources, a market for goods, and the contributions of Prince Henry the
Navigator.
b. Trace the empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France in Asia, Africa, and
the Americas.
c. Trace the colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom.
d. Explain the impact of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the
outbreak of WWI.
SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century.
Powerpoint
a. Describe major developments following World War I: the Russian Revolution, the
Treaty of Versailles, worldwide depression, and the rise of Nazism.
b. Explain the impact of WWII in terms of the Holocaust, the origins of the Cold
War, and the rise of Superpowers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWJyjAYyF8E&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGT8lkxJF3Q&feature=relmfu
http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=106062
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GefZe04Dt74&feature=relmfu
http://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/
http://www.coldwar.org/
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/coldwar.htm
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii
http://www.wwiimemorial.com/
http://www.history.com/topics/the-holocaust/videos?mkwid=sgfG1pYLi_pcrid_13945988478_pkw_the%20holocaust%20info_pmt_b&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=the%20holocaust%20info&utm_campaign=G_History+-+1900+to+Present&paidlink=1&cmpid=PaidSearch_google_G_History+-+1900+to+Present_the%20holocaust%20info#concentration-camp-liberation
c. Explain how the collapse of the Soviet Union led to the end of the Cold War and
German reunification.
http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/videos#cold-war
http://www.fsmitha.com/h2/ch33.htm
Unit 2
Enduring Understandings and Unit Essential Questions
Exploration occurs because of the desire for wealth.
What motivates people to take great risk to explore unknown territory? (H6a)
What was the impact of exploration and colonization on Europe? (H6a, b, c, d)
How did colonial empires contribute to the development of Europe? (H6d)
Nationalism plays an important role in the development of nations.
How have European nations struggled to maintain their national identities
throughout the 20th century? (H7a, b, c)
Wars have a profound impact on regions.
How did global economic conditions affect Europe after WWI? (H7a, b, c)
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the outbreak of WWII? (7a, b)
Why did the end of WWII lead to the Cold War? (H7b, c)
Standard & Elements
SS6H6 The student will analyze the impact of European exploration and colonization on various world regions.
a. Identify the causes of European exploration and colonization; include religion, natural resources, a market for goods, and the contributions of Prince Henry the Navigator.
b. Trace the empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
c. Trace the colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom.
d. Explain the impact of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the outbreak of WWI.
SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century.
a. Describe major developments following World War I: the Russian Revolution, the
Treaty of Versailles, worldwide depression, and the rise of Nazism.
b. Explain the impact of WWII in terms of the Holocaust, the origins of the Cold War, and the rise of Superpowers.
c. Explain how the collapse of the Soviet Union led to the end of the Cold War and German reunification.
Summary/Overview
The focus of this unit is the historical developments in Europe up to the twenty-first century.
Enduring Understanding(s)
At the end of this unit the student will understand that
· Exploration occurs because of the desire for wealth.
· Nationalism plays an important role in the development of nations.
· Wars have a profound impact on regions.
Essential Question(s)
Movement
What students should know:
· The causes of European exploration and colonization
· How to trace the empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
· How to trace the colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom.
· What the impact was of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the outbreak of WWI.
· The major developments following World War I: the Russian Revolution, the Treaty of Versailles, worldwide depression, and the rise of Nazism.
· The impact of WWII in terms of the Holocaust, the origins of the Cold War, and the rise of Superpowers.
· How the collapse of the Soviet Union led to the end of the Cold War and German reunification.
· How to use graphs and charts.
What students should be able to do:
· Skills Matrix (Map and globe skills): · Information processing skills:
Suggested Vocabulary
Technology:
www.maps101.com (check with your social studies contact for username and password)
www.worldatlas.com
http://www.galileo.usg.edu Georgia’s Virtual Library (see media specialist for password)
www.twip.glencoe.com
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
www.brainpop.com (can obtain a temporary password for a few days without payment)
www.ddaymuseum.org
http://www.thebreman.org/
Websites and Video Links http://www.contentextra.com/bacconline/OnlineResources/HistoryPages/Worksheets-ColdWar.aspx
http://wars.mrdonn.org/coldwar.html
http://mccainsocialstudies.wikispaces.com/C4.++Early+History
The focus of this unit is the historical development in Europe up to the twenty-first century.
Elaborated Unit Focus: The focus of this unit is the historical developments in Europe up
to the twenty-first century.
Historical Understandings
SS6H6 The student will analyze the impact of European exploration and colonization
on various world regions.
Powerpoint-ss6h6
Explores and Expansionism
a. Identify the causes of European exploration and colonization; include religion,
natural resources, a market for goods, and the contributions of Prince Henry the
Navigator.
b. Trace the empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France in Asia, Africa, and
the Americas.
c. Trace the colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom.
d. Explain the impact of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the
outbreak of WWI.
SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century.
Powerpoint
a. Describe major developments following World War I: the Russian Revolution, the
Treaty of Versailles, worldwide depression, and the rise of Nazism.
b. Explain the impact of WWII in terms of the Holocaust, the origins of the Cold
War, and the rise of Superpowers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWJyjAYyF8E&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGT8lkxJF3Q&feature=relmfu
http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=106062
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GefZe04Dt74&feature=relmfu
http://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/
http://www.coldwar.org/
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/coldwar.htm
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii
http://www.wwiimemorial.com/
http://www.history.com/topics/the-holocaust/videos?mkwid=sgfG1pYLi_pcrid_13945988478_pkw_the%20holocaust%20info_pmt_b&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=the%20holocaust%20info&utm_campaign=G_History+-+1900+to+Present&paidlink=1&cmpid=PaidSearch_google_G_History+-+1900+to+Present_the%20holocaust%20info#concentration-camp-liberation
c. Explain how the collapse of the Soviet Union led to the end of the Cold War and
German reunification.
http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/videos#cold-war
http://www.fsmitha.com/h2/ch33.htm
Unit 2
Enduring Understandings and Unit Essential Questions
Exploration occurs because of the desire for wealth.
What motivates people to take great risk to explore unknown territory? (H6a)
What was the impact of exploration and colonization on Europe? (H6a, b, c, d)
How did colonial empires contribute to the development of Europe? (H6d)
Nationalism plays an important role in the development of nations.
How have European nations struggled to maintain their national identities
throughout the 20th century? (H7a, b, c)
Wars have a profound impact on regions.
How did global economic conditions affect Europe after WWI? (H7a, b, c)
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the outbreak of WWII? (7a, b)
Why did the end of WWII lead to the Cold War? (H7b, c)
Standard & Elements
SS6H6 The student will analyze the impact of European exploration and colonization on various world regions.
a. Identify the causes of European exploration and colonization; include religion, natural resources, a market for goods, and the contributions of Prince Henry the Navigator.
b. Trace the empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
c. Trace the colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom.
d. Explain the impact of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the outbreak of WWI.
SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century.
a. Describe major developments following World War I: the Russian Revolution, the
Treaty of Versailles, worldwide depression, and the rise of Nazism.
b. Explain the impact of WWII in terms of the Holocaust, the origins of the Cold War, and the rise of Superpowers.
c. Explain how the collapse of the Soviet Union led to the end of the Cold War and German reunification.
Summary/Overview
The focus of this unit is the historical developments in Europe up to the twenty-first century.
Enduring Understanding(s)
At the end of this unit the student will understand that
· Exploration occurs because of the desire for wealth.
· Nationalism plays an important role in the development of nations.
· Wars have a profound impact on regions.
Essential Question(s)
- What motivates people to take great risk to explore unknown territory? (H6a)
- What was the impact of exploration and colonization on Europe? (H6a, b, c, d)
- How did colonial empires contribute to the development of Europe? (H6d)
- How have European nations struggled to maintain their national identities throughout the 20th century? (H7a, b, c)
- How did global economic conditions affect Europe after WWI? (H7a, b, c)
- How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the outbreak of WWII? (7a, b)
- Why did the end of WWII lead to the Cold War? (H7b, c)
Movement
- Importance of exploration
- World War I
- Russian Revolution
- World War II
- Holocaust
- Cold War
- Expansion of empires
What students should know:
· The causes of European exploration and colonization
· How to trace the empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
· How to trace the colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom.
· What the impact was of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the outbreak of WWI.
· The major developments following World War I: the Russian Revolution, the Treaty of Versailles, worldwide depression, and the rise of Nazism.
· The impact of WWII in terms of the Holocaust, the origins of the Cold War, and the rise of Superpowers.
· How the collapse of the Soviet Union led to the end of the Cold War and German reunification.
· How to use graphs and charts.
What students should be able to do:
· Skills Matrix (Map and globe skills): · Information processing skills:
Suggested Vocabulary
- Exploration
- Colonization
- Industrial Revolution
- Worldwide Depression (The Great Depression)
- Russian Revolution
- Nazism
- The Cold War -http://sheg.stanford.edu/node/21
- Allied Powers
- Axis Powers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axis_powers
- Alliances
- Nationalism
- Holocaust - http://fcit.usf.edu/holocaust/default.htm
- Reunification
- The Marshall Plan
- D-Day
- Treaty of Versailles
- The Superpowers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superpower
- Adolf Hilter http://www.biography.com/people/adolf-hitler-9340144
Technology:
www.maps101.com (check with your social studies contact for username and password)
www.worldatlas.com
http://www.galileo.usg.edu Georgia’s Virtual Library (see media specialist for password)
www.twip.glencoe.com
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
www.brainpop.com (can obtain a temporary password for a few days without payment)
www.ddaymuseum.org
http://www.thebreman.org/
Websites and Video Links http://www.contentextra.com/bacconline/OnlineResources/HistoryPages/Worksheets-ColdWar.aspx
http://wars.mrdonn.org/coldwar.html
http://mccainsocialstudies.wikispaces.com/C4.++Early+History
Worksheets
cold_wars_vs_superpowers_ss6h7bc.pdf | |
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timeline-project-european-conflict-change.doc | |
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ss6h6_european_empire_building_in_africa_and_asia_wwi.pdf | |
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treaty_of_versailles__nazism_europe.pdf | |
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early_european_explorers_quiz_ss6h6.docx | |
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explorers_and_expansionism_full_notes.doc | |
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notes_for_ss6h6__ss6h7.pdf | |
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ss6h7_a_b_c_-_conflict_change.pdf | |
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ss6h6_historical_understanding.pdf | |
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ss6h6_historical_understanding_crct_practice.pdf | |
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aftermath_of_wwi.ppt | |
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cause_of_european_exploration__colonization.ppt | |
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causes_of_wwi.ppt | |
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cold_war_causes.ppt | |
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coldwarss6h7c-1.ppt | |
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europeanexplorationcausesss6h6a.ppt | |
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the_empires_of_portugal_spain_eng__france.ppt | |
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ss6h7_b_and_c_europe_conflict_change.pptx | |
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