Grade Level (s): 10-12

Subject (s): 20th Century History, Business Computer Applications, and Foreign Language

Learner Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this lesson, the student will:

1. Identify timelines from post World War I through post World War II.

2. Analyze Quantitative Studies dealing with the occupation and liberation of France during World War II.

3. Create a brochure using Microsoft Publisher dealing with the D-Day Invasion.

1. Paper

2. Pen/Pencil

3. Timeline Handout

4. Timeline Question Handout

1. Internet Access

2. Microsoft Excel Software or Microsoft PowerPoint Software

3. Microsoft Publisher Software

4. Printer

1. Acceptable Use Policy on File

2. Secure Computer Laboratory Access
 

1. Introduce the Lesson

2. Distribute Printed Copies of Timeline Handout.

3. Using Microsoft Excel or Microsoft PowerPoint, complete a Timeline on Occupation and Liberation of France during World War II.

4. Distribute Printed Copies of Timeline Questions.

5. Allow students time to research the assignment in class using the Internet.

6. Complete a Publisher Brochure of the D-Day Invasion.

7. Collect all completed materials.

1. A Touch Screen for Physically Impaired Students.

2. Additional time to complete the assignment will be permitted for Mentally Impaired Students.

3. Screen Magnifiers for Visually Impaired Students.

4. Increase Font Size and Format in Bold Lettering on all handouts for the Visually Impaired.

5. Use Blue Paper to decrease glare for Visually Impaired.

1. Using the Internet, students can take a virtual tour of the Arromanches Museum in Normandy, France

2. Students may also use the Internet to take a Virtual Tour of the American Cemetery in Normandy, France.

3. After viewing the movie Saving Private Ryan, complete the homework questions located at www.historyinfilm.com/ryan/homework.htm

1. Grade received on completed brochure project.

2. Grade received on graphic presentation on Timeline.

3. Grade received on Timeline Questions Handout.

WV Content Standards:

FLIII2.3, FLIII2.8, FLIII3.1, FLIII5.3, SS11.5.7, SS11.4.2, SS11.4.3, TEC.9-121.1,TEC.9-121.2, TEC.9-12.52,

National Standards:

Foreign Language
2. Understands and interprets written and spoken language on diverse topics from diverse media.

3. Presents information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics

5. Understands that different languages use different patterns to communicate and applies this knowledge to the target and native languages.

U.S. History
Era 8 - The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
25. Understands the causes and course of World War II, the character of the war at home and abroad, and its reshaping of the U.S. role in world affairs.

Technology
1. Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems.

2. Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs.

4. Understands the nature of technological design.

1. Engineering/Technical 2. Legal
Information Technology Support Government Services Attorney

www.abmc.com

www.sbrowning.com/whowhatwhen/index.php3

www.historyinfilm.com/ryan/timeline.htm

www.isidore-of-seville.com/d-day/9.html

www.peachmountain.com/narayan/NS_Battlefields.asp