Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Tues., 6/1 - Wed., 6/2

U.S. History:

Due Today: A) FWTL Test results analysis for v. 6
B) reading guide for "Choices: Truman, Hirohito, and the Atomic Bomb"
1) Return papers
2) Social Science Analysis: "The Decision to drop the Atomic Bomb"
A) Intro
B) Key Question B: "Did the U.S. demand for 'unconditional surrender' make it necessary to drop the atomic bombs to end World War II?"
-analyze ALL documents, including completion of the "Potsdam Declaration" worksheet
-due Thur., 6/3 (Per. 2 & 3) or Fri., 6/4 (Per. 5 & 7)
C) Extra Credit: analyze documents for Key Question A: "Was it a military necessity to drop the atomic bomb in order to end World War II?"
-more documents analyzed = more extra credit (potentially)
-due by Thur., 6/10
Next FWTL Test:
-Fri., 6/11 for Per. 2 & 3
-by appointment for Per. 5 & 7