What: Class Introduction
How: Discussion and LCD Projection of the Syllabus
Why: Day 1
Introduction
Attendance
Importance of Returning the Syllabus Sheet as a team effort
Pre-test and discussion
8/21- 8/22/13
What: The First Indo-Chinese War 1945-1954 How: Slides, clips, discussion, read (article) Aloud Why: The US sides with France and not Ho Chi Minh, and the French trick him. USA eventually becomes responsible for 80% of the funding for France's efforts in Vietnam. EQ: How could the future have changed for the world if America would have backed HO Chi MInh's Declaration of Independence? (Ala Thomas Jefferson)?
8/23 - 8/26/13
What:
Background of the Vietnamese People
The Decision to back France's efforts in Vietnam from 1945-1954
Why We Went To War in Vietnam (Article)
How: Discussion, Concept of Definition Map, Jigsaw, Slides, Clips Why: The Pentagon trusts France's Colonization efforts rather than thanking someone they used during WWII to make live difficult for the Japanese, WHY?
Common Core:
RH. 11-12.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary source, connecting insights gained from specific details.
SL. 11-12.6. Adapt speech...demonstrating command of formal English when appropriate
RH.11-12.3. evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence
Taking the lessons from "The Lessons from The Vietnam War"
September Class date overview we will be doing the following:
What: Vietnam and culture (Music and Protests) & MY Lai (end of the month)
How: Powerpoint clips from Vietnam in HD parts 1-3,Music audio clips, My Lai's Four Hours in March, Q & As, and discussions
Why: To stay out of this type of circumstance in the future
10.14.13, / 10.15.13
What: Vietnam War 1968 & 1969 How:
Quiz
Vietnam in HD (1968-1969) Tet, Election of 1969, Protests
Note Taking from Clip
Review the new Hollywood History Movie Critique Common Core: RH. 11-12.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary source, connecting insights gained from specific details.
SL. 11-12.6. Adapt speech...demonstrating command of formal English when appropriate
RH.11-12.3. evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence
10.17.13 & 10.18.13 Vietnam Wars
What: 1968 & 1969 Democratic Convention How:
Review the Hollywood history movie critique sheet
ANOTHER (too many to count) Verbal check regarding the parental permission slip
PowerPoint slides RE: 1968/note taking
Note taking
Video clips
Discussion on how political parties have chosen their Presidential nominees since the 1800's (Party Bosses, Party Machines, & lastly the switch to the individual State Primaries)
Clip/Notes The Democratic National Convention (Mayor Daley's Chicago, Police, Yippies, War Delegates, Violence)
WHY: 1968-69 Was the turning point for America’s involvement in Vietnam. Approximately, the US cumulative death total had reached 32,000 of which 60 were 21 years of age or younger.
10.21/22.13
What: Vietnam 1969 How:
Slides
Video: Vietnam in "HD" part IV
Discussion
WHY: 1968-69 Was the turning point for America’s involvement in Vietnam. Approximately, the US cumulative death total had reached 32,000 of which 60 were 21 years of age or younger.
Vietnam Wars: 10.22-23.13 WHAT: 1968-1969 HOW:
PowerPoint Slides from 1968
Two-column notes
Finish parts three and four from the Democratic National Convention
Two-column notes
Begin Letters from Vietnam (HBO)
Two-column notes
WHY: 1968/1969 was a turning point in the USA for the popularity of the war. Why the change?
VIETNAM 10.24.13 & 10.25.13
What: 1968&1969
How:
1968 Presentation Slides
Two Column Notes
HBO: Dear America
Two Column Notes
Why: 1968/1969 was a turning point in the USA for the popularity of the war. Why the change?
The Vietnam Wars: 10.28 and 29, 2013
What: Comprehension of the 1968 Democratic National Convention via a written document
How: Read, and take two-column notes on the significance of this convention and the subsequent protests on the streets and in Grant Park.
Why: This event had a dramatic impact upon American politics and also the ‘popularity’ of America’s involvement in S.E. Asia, WHY?
10.30 and 10.31.13
What: America on the international and domestic fronts in 1968 How:
Review the article that was left last class to complete
Discuss and answer any questions
Clip & note taking (what are the four most important concerns dealing with the clip) Vietnam in HD
Why: EQ: Why is1968 considered to be one of the worst years in our young nation's existence?
Vietnam War: 10/30, 10/31 & Nov. 1 & 4
What:
End our look at 1968, Introduce 1969
Discussion of the impact that more than 6 Absences will have for the nine week period
How:
Whole-class discussion
RE: Absences
RE: The Article of a Brief History of Chicago’s 1968 Democratic Convention
Imperative that notes were taken
Introduce 1969 via Mini-lesson of overview via teacher-talk
Show Video Clip: Vietnam in HD Part V
Students: Take notes on highlights for a quiz that will take place on Nov. 4th
WHY/Essential Question (EQ):
With all of the protests from 1968, does Nixon’s idea of ‘Peace with Honor’ via “Vietnamization” seem like a logical foreign policy?
Vietnam 11.4.13 (More specifics to the above labeled 11.4.13)
What: 1969 and America’s Involvement How:
Announce the Quiz for next class
Review of where we have been so far this year using L25 (below)
o also clips on Cronauer discussing Accuracy and Censorship (these two addresses are under “clips” on the class wiki
· “Good Morning Vietnam” (Hollywood’s version) emphasis on the VCs contribution, especially running guns, etc… and the root of urban and rural chaos
Why: What is more important in a historical movie coming from Hollywood accuracy or entertainment and why?
11.14.13 & 11.15.13 Vietnam What Vietnam Air-war 1969 How: Why: The HUEYs and air enabled to keep US soldiers alive in remote areas of Vietnam
Vietnam 11/18 and 11/19
What: Chemical Use in the Vietnam War (Napalm & Agent Orange) & Vietnam as a by-product of the Cold War
How:
Clips, view, take notes and discussion
Napalm Girl – 40 Year Anniversary
Agent Orange
Atomic Café
Why: Should American Military heads have been charged with war crimes due to their use of the aforementioned chemicals?
Vietnam 11.20.13 & 11.21.13 What: Chemical Use in the Vietnam War (Napalm & Agent Orange) & Vietnam as a by-product of the Cold War How: Finish the Lesson from 11/18 and 11/19
Clips, view, take notes and discussion
Napalm Girl – 40 Year Anniversary
Atomic Café
Why: Should American Military heads have been charged with war crimes due to their use of the aforementioned chemicals? Powerpoint with relevant pictures
Vietnam 11.22.13 What: The use of Chemicals, and the hidden enemy (“VC”) How:
Major Quiz- 100 pts Clip: DaNang and Chemicals
Hollywood & “Nam” – “Good Morning Vietnam” Why/EQ: Who exactly is the enemy?
11.25.13 & 11.26.13 Vietnam What: VC: The Hidden Enemy and DaNang Importance of Geography How:
End of Good Morning Vietnam
Clip on DaNang
Why: Success in the South depended on the hidden enemy, WHY?
Vietnam: December 3 and 4, & 5 and 6 2013 What: Soviet and Chinese Tension over The Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and Kennan’s Policy of Containment (At least a Two Day Lesson) How:
Slides on the Background of the Theory of Containment
Discussion
Video
13 Days- Cuba “Hollywood Style”
The Fog of War (Robert McNamara on Being Sec. of Defense during BOTH of these events)
Why: How did Kennan’s policy of Containment come about and WHY was it significant?
December 9, 10,
What: Hollywood and Vietnam/Cold War Connection How:
Read and take notes on pages 1 - 6 All week long
View the Second-half of Thirteen Days
Major Quiz
How does Hollywood ensure accuracy, and acceptableness in it's depiction of the Vietnam War within the Cold War?
Vietnam: 12.12 -01-06-14 (A/B) What: Robert McNamara’s Lessons on America’s involvement in the Vietnam Conflict, Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Early-Mid Stages of the Cold War. How:
Slides & Discussion
TheFog of War Documentary (Errol Morris)
Before Viewing:
Concentrate on “Empathize with your Enemy, by comparing Cuba and Vietnam
T-P-S- Think about an enemy (Personal, National, International), now describe each.
Have students define empathy
Do the thoughts reflect empathy?
During the Viewing: Two Column Notes, or the like, regarding the individual lessons offered by McNamara
After Viewing:
What does McNamara say about America’s empathy during the Cuban Missile Crisis Versus the Vietnamese Conflict?
Give examples and list the consequences of America’s empathy in :
Cuban Missile Crisis
Vietnam
Why doesn’t he mention empathy in WWII?
Think of a current conflict that America is in today. Is American empathy evident?
Why: Essential Question/EQ: “There is no downside for those involved when America demonstrates an empathetic viewpoint during a crisis!” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
January 7, 9, 13, 2014What: Hill 937How: Real Battle footage Compared to the "Hollywood" Version (Hill 937 = Hamburger Hill)Why:
January 21, 2014
What:- Class Introduction
- Materials
- Distribute Parental Permission Slips For Clips
How:- Clip on the Battle of Dien Bien Phu
- Slides and Pretest
Why: Could the Vietnam conflict Been avoided?8-19-13 & 8/20/13
What: Class IntroductionHow: Discussion and LCD Projection of the Syllabus
Why: Day 1
8/21- 8/22/13
What: The First Indo-Chinese War 1945-1954How: Slides, clips, discussion, read (article) Aloud
Why: The US sides with France and not Ho Chi Minh, and the French trick him. USA eventually becomes responsible for 80% of the funding for France's efforts in Vietnam.
EQ: How could the future have changed for the world if America would have backed HO Chi MInh's Declaration of Independence? (Ala Thomas Jefferson)?
8/23 - 8/26/13
What:- Background of the Vietnamese People
- The Decision to back France's efforts in Vietnam from 1945-1954
- Why We Went To War in Vietnam (Article)
How: Discussion, Concept of Definition Map, Jigsaw, Slides, ClipsWhy: The Pentagon trusts France's Colonization efforts rather than thanking someone they used during WWII to make live difficult for the Japanese, WHY?
Common Core:
RH. 11-12.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary source, connecting insights gained from specific details.
SL. 11-12.6. Adapt speech...demonstrating command of formal English when appropriate
RH.11-12.3. evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence
Taking the lessons from "The Lessons from The Vietnam War"
September Class date overview we will be doing the following:
What: Vietnam and culture (Music and Protests) & MY Lai (end of the month)
How: Powerpoint clips from Vietnam in HD parts 1-3,Music audio clips, My Lai's Four Hours in March, Q & As, and discussions
Why: To stay out of this type of circumstance in the future
10.14.13, / 10.15.13
What: Vietnam War 1968 & 1969How:
RH. 11-12.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary source, connecting insights gained from specific details.
SL. 11-12.6. Adapt speech...demonstrating command of formal English when appropriate
RH.11-12.3. evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence
10.17.13 & 10.18.13 Vietnam Wars
What: 1968 & 1969 Democratic ConventionHow:
WHY: 1968-69 Was the turning point for America’s involvement in Vietnam. Approximately, the US cumulative death total had reached 32,000 of which 60 were 21 years of age or younger.
10.21/22.13
What: Vietnam 1969How:
- Slides
- Video: Vietnam in "HD" part IV
- Discussion
WHY: 1968-69 Was the turning point for America’s involvement in Vietnam. Approximately, the US cumulative death total had reached 32,000 of which 60 were 21 years of age or younger.Vietnam Wars: 10.22-23.13
WHAT: 1968-1969
HOW:
- PowerPoint Slides from 1968
- Two-column notes
- Finish parts three and four from the Democratic National Convention
- Two-column notes
- Begin Letters from Vietnam (HBO)
- Two-column notes
WHY: 1968/1969 was a turning point in the USA for the popularity of the war. Why the change?VIETNAM 10.24.13 & 10.25.13
What: 1968&1969
How:
Why: 1968/1969 was a turning point in the USA for the popularity of the war. Why the change?
The Vietnam Wars: 10.28 and 29, 2013
What: Comprehension of the 1968 Democratic National Convention via a written document
How: Read, and take two-column notes on the significance of this convention and the subsequent protests on the streets and in Grant Park.
Why: This event had a dramatic impact upon American politics and also the ‘popularity’ of America’s involvement in S.E. Asia, WHY?
10.30 and 10.31.13
What: America on the international and domestic fronts in 1968How:
- Review the article that was left last class to complete
- Discuss and answer any questions
- Clip & note taking (what are the four most important concerns dealing with the clip) Vietnam in HD
Why: EQ: Why is1968 considered to be one of the worst years in our young nation's existence?Vietnam War: 10/30, 10/31 & Nov. 1 & 4
What:
- End our look at 1968, Introduce 1969
- Discussion of the impact that more than 6 Absences will have for the nine week period
How:- Whole-class discussion
- RE: Absences
- RE: The Article of a Brief History of Chicago’s 1968 Democratic Convention
- Imperative that notes were taken
- Introduce 1969 via Mini-lesson of overview via teacher-talk
- Show Video Clip: Vietnam in HD Part V
- Students: Take notes on highlights for a quiz that will take place on Nov. 4th
WHY/Essential Question (EQ):Vietnam 11.4.13 (More specifics to the above labeled 11.4.13)
What: 1969 and America’s Involvement
How:
- Announce the Quiz for next class
- Review of where we have been so far this year using L25 (below)
- Vietnam 1969-1973
- 1969-1973 America's Involvement in Vietnam
- Discussion regarding the Draft
- Powerpoint slides as discussion starters,
- Vietnam in HD, part VI
Why: Were did the changes put forth by President Nixon take so long to come to fruition?11.6.13 Vietnam
What: Vietnam in HD 5 Major AssessmentHow:
- Pen & Pencil Test (Timed 60 Min)
- Discussion: Who exactly were the “VC?”
- Begin to watch “Good Morning Vietnam”
WHY/ The ‘VC” caused more concerns for the American soldiers when compared to the NVA. Assess the validity of this statement.11.8.13 Vietnam War
What: The role of the VC in South VietnamHow:
- Slides for discussion
- Good Morning Vietnam will be shown, watch for the VC connection and take note
Why: The VC created more chaos for American soldiers in South Vietnam when contrasted with the NVA.Overview:
Another PPT
11.12.13 and 11.13.13: The Vietnam Wars
What: Vietnam: “Peace With Honor”
How:
· Discussion about events leading to President Nixon taking office, and the importance of the VC
· Vietnam in HD, VI
· The Real Adrian Cronauer RE: Vietnam & Crete http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFfFXQjhcV0&safe=active
o also clips on Cronauer discussing Accuracy and Censorship (these two addresses are under “clips” on the class wiki
· “Good Morning Vietnam” (Hollywood’s version) emphasis on the VCs contribution, especially running guns, etc… and the root of urban and rural chaos
Why: What is more important in a historical movie coming from Hollywood accuracy or entertainment and why?
11.14.13 & 11.15.13 VietnamWhat Vietnam Air-war 1969
How:
Why: The HUEYs and air enabled to keep US soldiers alive in remote areas of Vietnam
Vietnam 11/18 and 11/19
What: Chemical Use in the Vietnam War (Napalm & Agent Orange) & Vietnam as a by-product of the Cold War
How:
Why: Should American Military heads have been charged with war crimes due to their use of the aforementioned chemicals?
Vietnam 11.20.13 & 11.21.13
What: Chemical Use in the Vietnam War (Napalm & Agent Orange) & Vietnam as a by-product of the Cold War
How: Finish the Lesson from 11/18 and 11/19
- Clips, view, take notes and discussion
- Napalm Girl – 40 Year Anniversary
- Atomic Café
Why: Should American Military heads have been charged with war crimes due to their use of the aforementioned chemicals?Powerpoint with relevant pictures
Vietnam 11.22.13
What: The use of Chemicals, and the hidden enemy (“VC”)
How:
11.25.13 & 11.26.13 Vietnam
What: VC: The Hidden Enemy and DaNang Importance of Geography
How:
- End of Good Morning Vietnam
- Clip on DaNang
Why: Success in the South depended on the hidden enemy, WHY?Vietnam: December 3 and 4, & 5 and 6 2013
What: Soviet and Chinese Tension over The Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and Kennan’s Policy of Containment (At least a Two Day Lesson)
How:
- Slides on the Background of the Theory of Containment
- Discussion
- Video
- 13 Days- Cuba “Hollywood Style”
- The Fog of War (Robert McNamara on Being Sec. of Defense during BOTH of these events)
Why: How did Kennan’s policy of Containment come about and WHY was it significant?December 9, 10,
What: Hollywood and Vietnam/Cold War Connection
How:
- Read and take notes on pages 1 - 6 All week long
- View the Second-half of Thirteen Days
- Major Quiz
How does Hollywood ensure accuracy, and acceptableness in it's depiction of the Vietnam War within the Cold War?Vietnam: 12.12 -01-06-14 (A/B)
What: Robert McNamara’s Lessons on America’s involvement in the Vietnam Conflict, Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Early-Mid Stages of the Cold War.
How:
Why: Essential Question/EQ: “There is no downside for those involved when America demonstrates an empathetic viewpoint during a crisis!” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
January 7, 9, 13, 2014What: Hill 937How: Real Battle footage Compared to the "Hollywood" Version (Hill 937 = Hamburger Hill)Why:
Post Winter Break Review
Final Exam
PBS Saigon