Quick Plan #4-World War II

Section I- Description of the Method

1. Instructional Method- Presentations and Advanced Organizers:
This method will be utilized often in class in efforts to put a visual context
to the history being studied. Maps, timelines, ven-diagrams, and other
charts and organizers will aid visual learners as well as provide relevance
to many topics and concepts studied in the course.
2. Topic and Rationale- World War II
I would teach the topic of World War II using Presentations and Graphic
organizers to ensure that students grasp the entire concept of the topic.
Let them see on maps and through charts the breadth of those affected by
this war. This method helps round out texts as well as adheres to the
visual learning style. All topics are enhanced by this method. Topics like
colonialism and imperialism particularly lend themselves to this method.
This method is also useful when covering societies large migrations and
movements of people.
3. Features and Purposes- Presentations and Graphic Organizers (WWII)
Via a presentation and the utilization of a variety of graphic organizers
this topic would become more relevant, more easily attained by students.
The purpose of utilizing this method is to help students reach a greater
and more full understanding of WWII and its effects.
4. Advantages and Disadvantages- Presentations and Graphic Organizers
The potential disadvantages to this method are that it does not offer
much in adherence to kinesthetic learners style and that it must be
presented in an engaging manner or students may lose interest. The
advantages are that it offers visual context to the rhetoric and texts. It
adheres to multiple learning styles and promotes retention and relevance
of a topic.

Section II- Implementation of Method

1. Learning Objectives- Students will be able to show various allies and
enemies during WWII by creating a graphic organizer.

2. Materials- Students will need their ability to think critically. Additional

materials include access to a computer.
3. The Model- The model of teaching for this lesson is Presentation and
Graphic Organizers. This model was chosen because it allows students to
see the breadth and effect of WWII visually. It also adheres to different
learning styles and promotes greater retention and relevance of the topic.
4. Key Terms/Concepts- For this lesson key terms include, war, allies, axis,
Fascism,, genocide, draft, Rosie the Riveter, treaties, atomic bomb, and
peace
5. Background Knowledge- Students must know that nations often have
different and opposing goals and this is brought to a head in war. War
effects more than just soldiers and the nations involved.
6. Assessment- Students will be assessed by the graphic organizers and
accompanying information they produce.