The Great Depression continues

Hello history lovers,

We are finding ourselves entrenched in despair as we wade our way through the Great Depression of the 1930's. We have seen the boom times of the Roaring Twenties collapse in October of 1929 and the effects were far reaching. One fourth of the country soon found itself unemployed. With no unemployment benefits, many are homeless and starving. Men left families and became hoboes riding the rails searching for work. A drought in the midwest combined with overfarming in the area ballooned into the Dust Bowl. Sending farmers west in search of work. We have studied the devastation and depression that settled over the country and the political result: a change in political leadership. This week we study FDR's "New Deal" program and its short and long term impacts on the US. Enjoy (as much as you can)!

Day 4 Agenda March 3

Agenda:
Objective: By the end of class, students will better understand the background, philosophy and policies of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his attempt to bring the American economy out of the Great Depression with his “New Deal” programs.


Focus: Political cartoon interpretation
· Instruct; New Deal Power point
· Watch “The Presidents” video Franklin D. Roosevelt complete videoguide


Formative Assessment(s):
· Exit Slip: Describe FDR's New Deal philosophy of bringing the country out of the Great Depression.

Homework: 15.3-15.5 Due on next Tuesday

Day 5 Agenda: Thursday March 5

Objective: By the end of the block, students will become familiar with the various programs created within the “New Deal.” Students will also evaluate their effectiveness in solving problems contributing to the Great Depression


Focus: Using your book/notes, Draw a venn diagram and compare and contrast Hoover and FDR’s response to the Great Depression (there should be NO LESS than 6 items on the diagram)
Instruct: Review the Great Depression, Hoover, and FDR
· 12 stations TCI 4.3 New Deal Programs
· Assess
· Place on programs on spectrum
· New Deal Open Response Question


Formative Assessment(s):

Assess: Group Discussion discussing New Deal policies and the legacy of the New Deal
Exit Slip/ORQ Which one/two New Deal program(s) is/are the most important to Amercians today? Give evidence to defend your answer.

Have a great week!