This document outlines a unit plan on the modern world that is divided into three mini units: the fall of the Soviet Union, communism today, and the Middle East and terrorism. For each mini unit, students must complete assignments on the topic and earn a certain number of points to move on to the next unit. They will also take a quiz after each mini unit. At the end of the unit, students will take a test to assess their learning across all three mini units. The document provides potential assignment options and point values for students to choose from for each mini unit.

1. NAME: ____________________________________ DATE: ______________ PERIOD: ___<br />MODERN WORLD UNIT OUTLINE CP<br />http://msherzlworldhistory.wikispaces.com/Modern+World <br />Within this unit we will have three mini units, they are as follows:<br />Fall of the Soviet Union<br />Communism Today<br />Middle East and Terrorism<br />At the end of this unit students will be able to understand and explain the following:<br />How the fall of the Soviet Union impacted the United States and the world.<br />How communist countries that exist in the world today function and what our relationship is with them.<br />How the creation of the modern day Middle East and foreign involvement in it contributed to the rise of terrorism and it's impact on the United States and the world.<br />For this unit students will complete assignments for each mini unit until they achieve the desired number of points. At the end of each unit students will take an open note quiz on the knowledge they gained. After completing all three mini units students will take a unit test. Assignments that are in bold font are mandatory assignments that all students must complete.<br />Last day in class to work on this unit will be: ___________________<br />Last day to turn in any work for this unit will be: ___________________<br />Unit test will be: ___________________<br />Mini Unit #1 – Fall of the Soviet Union<br />Total points needed to move on to next unit, 30.<br />Assignment ChoicesPoints EarnedPossible PointsEnd of the Cold War PowerPoint notes10Create flashcards for the following vocabulary words:DetenteSALT (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks)Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars)Mikhail GorbachevRonald ReaganGlasnostPerestroikaBerlin WallBoris YeltsinGerman ReunificationWhen flashcards are completed students will be quizzed on them. The number of vocabulary words defined correctly indicate the number of points a student will receive.10Create a gravestone for the Soviet Union. It should include the following information:Year created – Year fallenOne paragraph about the accomplishments and leaders of the Soviet Union.One paragraph about the fall of the Soviet Union.Two pictures that represent the Soviet Union.10Create an annotated time line with 10 events leading up to the fall of the Soviet Union.10Create a political cartoon about the fall of the Soviet Union. Your cartoon must have the following:A colorful imageSpeech Bubbles/CaptionsTwo paragraphs explaining what is being shown in the cartoon and how it applies to the fall of the Soviet Union.10Pretend you are a resident of East Germany, write one long or two short diary entries about your experiences as you are witnessing the Berlin Wall coming down.10Don't like any of these ideas? Suggest something of your own! Run it by Ms. Herzl for approval.<br />Total Points for Fall of the Soviet Union ____/30<br />*Please see Ms. Herzl to take mini unit quiz*<br />Mini Unit #2 – Communism Today<br />Total points needed to move on to next unit, 30<br />Assignment ChoicesPoints EarnedPossible PointsBackground to Communism Today PowerPoint notes5North Korea Documentary Quiet/Respectful watching and listening while taking notes or completing a reflection.10Create a pamphlet or child's book for a refugee from North Korea who is coming to live in America about what to expect life to be like. Remember, this person has been living under Kim Jong Il's influence for a long time and knows little to nothing about the world. Your pamphlet should at least include the following:How North Korea is actually perceived by the worldMap/picture of the world and continentsCompare and contrast chart/table/information of life in America vs. life in North Korea15Write a diary entry of a day in the life of a North Korean citizen.5Horrible news, Kim Jong Il has passed away! You're a reporter at the North Korean People's Newspaper, write an obituary for your beloved leader that tells about his life and all the great things he did for the country.10Create an informational booklet/pamphlet/PowerPoint for an exchange student who is going to be spending a year living with a North Korean family. Provide them with all the information they would need to fit into North Korean society.15Don't like any of these ideas? Suggest something of your own! Run it by Ms. Herzl for approval.<br />Total Points for Communism Today _____/30<br />*Please see Ms. Herzl to take mini unit quiz*<br />Mini Unit #3 – Middle East and Terrorism<br />Total points needed to move on to next unit, 40<br />Assignment ChoicesPoints EarnedPossible PointsBackground to Middle East and Terrorism PowerPoint notes10Pretend you are an agent for the CIA. You’re trying to infiltrate a radical Islamic terrorist group. What information would you and the other agents need to know to blend in. Create an informational booklet/instructional guide on how to blend in undercover.20Create an advertisement to recruit people into a radical terrorist group. Your advertisement should tell people why they should join, be colorful and factual.10History Report CardYour task: Give a historical figure grades for the categories given by your teacher. Instructions:1. Make a chart similar to the one below on your own paper; do not write on this sheet. 2. Give a letter grade for each of the periods/subject GIVEN BY YOUR TEACHER. Do not just put school subjects!3. Explain why you are giving that grade in the comments section. This should be at least 3 complete sentences and give historical evidence behind the grade.-DO NOT put things like “behaves well in class”!10Comic Strip Your Task: Create a 3-5 panel comic strip about a specific event within the last unit. Instructions:1. Plan out each of your panels carefully. Make sure you can tell the whole story!2. Each panel should include at least one text bubble.3. All panels should include a background to indicate where it is taking place.4. Drawings should be neat, no stick people! They may be colored but do not have to be.10TV GuideYour task: Create a 3-night Prime-Time schedule for a television channel about the current unit. Instructions: Part 1: Create a TV Guide chart on your paper using the template below. DateTimeShow and Description Part 2: Write 3-sentence show descriptions for three of your shows. These descriptions must include historical facts and information about the topic. An example is provided below.Description Example:Ridezz: Chariotz (Reality) - Join our host Ben Hur as he travels Rome looking for the hottest chariots. This week Ben finds a tricked out racing chariot actually used in the Circus Maximus. You won't believe the amazing (and probably illegal) additions made to this ride!10Don't like any of these ideas? Suggest something of your own! Run it by Ms. Herzl for approval.<br />Total Points for Middle East and Terrorism _____/40<br />*Please see Ms. Herzl to take mini unit quiz*<br />Once you've completed all three mini units and all three quizzes please see Ms. Herzl for the review information to prepare for the unit test.<br />Total Points for Modern World Unit _____/100<br />