Monday

The  American Century:  1900 – 1920.  With an emphasis on Science & Discovery,  students study events,  inventions and the resulting reliance on electric energy and fossil fuels as they are needed for new ideas and products.

Resources:  Inventions timeline,  study guide,  google slide show intro.  (teacher created) overview of 20th Century America.

Tuesday

5th Grade Field Trip to East Texas Oil Museum – Kilgore,  Texas.

Wednesday

The American Century study continues:  1920s – 1940s;  Continue studying progression of American Society as it relates to Science and Scientific Method – The Great War,  Stock Market Crash 1929,  Great Depression,  Dust Bowl (Life Science & Ecosystems),  FM radio,  television New London School explosion,  European unrest,  Empire State Building,  new inventions and products.

Thursday

The American Century study continues:  1920s – 1940s.  Continue Wednesday’s study and begin examining causes of the United States Entry into World War II.

Resources:  Inventions timeline,  study guide,  video clips.

Friday

Grade 8: The American Century Part I.  Students show comprehension of concepts taught thus far in The American Century.  Examine WWII.   

Resources: 10 item grade 8,  SS books pages 554 – 569.