Unit 3 - A Modern Nation Emerges

What are we learning?

Essential Question: What major political, economic, and cultural changes occur as a result of imperialism? 

Supporting Question #1

• What are the motivating factors of expansionism, colonialism or imperialism? 

Supporting Question #2

• Do greater weapons create greater peace? 

Supporting Question #3

• Are treaties a fair and effective settlement for peace? 

What to expect in this unit?

We will complete an Inquiry Chart, Content Checks, a small writing pieces (an Inquiry Paragraph) and a Summative Project involving the topic of World War One. 

Why does this unit matter?

This unit directly correlates with our Social Studies state standards and it will prepare us to propel us forward into Unit 4. 

Unit 2 - Migration & Industry

What are we learning?

Essential Question: What are the effects of Immigration?  

Supporting Question #1

• How do immigrants or migrants affect a new community, area, or country they move to? 

Supporting Question #2

• Do the benefits of industrialization outweigh the costs? 

Supporting Question #3

• What was/is life like for immigrants? 

What to expect in this unit?

We will complete an Inquiry Chart, Content Checks, and a Summative Presentation involving an immigrant group of choice this unit.  There will also be a Geography Summative involving the 50 States. 

Why does this unit matter?

This unit directly correlates with our Social Studies state standards and it will prepare us to propel us forward into Unit 3.