Unit 2: Rise of Dictators
Duration of Days: 15
Compare the ideologies and practices of emerging dictatorships in Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Soviet Union.
Explain events and factors that contributed to the outbreak of World War II.
RH.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
RH.6-8.7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
WHST.6-8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
All recommendations can be included and not limited to:
Graphic Organizers
Primary and Secondary Sources
DBQ
Presentation Project
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Seeds of Totalitarianism | 5 |
| 2 | The Rise of the Nazi Party | 5 |
| 3 | Path to War | 5 |