1/31/20

Today we finished the New Deal by talking about its lasting effects. Students then had time to work on preparing for our test on Monday.

New Deal class notes

Upcoming Dates:
2/3: Great Depression quiz

1/30/20

Today we discussed FDR's New Deal and it's effectiveness. We also took a reading quiz on chapter 33.

If absent, you will be automatically pulled to flex time to make up the reading quiz. It is open note and 5 questions. If you prefer to take it before or after school, please schedule a time with Mrs. Santos.

New Deal class notes (we stopped at the lasting effects which we will do tomorrow)

Upcoming Dates:
2/3: Great Depression quiz

1/29/20

Today we discussed the differing approaches of Hoover and FDR to fixing the Great Depression.

Hoover/FDR class notes

If absent, fill out the chart and answer the questions on the FDR/Hoover comparison.

Homework due tomorrow: Reading notes on chapter 33

Upcoming Dates:
1/30: Reading notes on Chapter 33 of textbook
2/3: Great Depression quiz

1/28/20

Today students were introduced to Nisei Daughter by Mrs. Cossano.

Homework Due Wednesday 1/29: Critically Read the Hoover and FDR Speeches. (No need to fill out the chart. We will do that in class).

Upcoming Dates:
1/29: Hoover-FDR reading
1/30: Reading notes on Chapter 33 of textbook
2/3: Great Depression quiz

1/22/20-1/24/20

FINALS

Homework Due Wednesday 1/29: Critically Read the Hoover and FDR Speeches. (No need to fill out the chart. We will do that in class).

Upcoming Dates:
1/29: Hoover-FDR reading
1/30: Reading notes on Chapter 33 of textbook
2/3: Great Depression quiz

1/21/20

Finals Review Day

1/17/20

Today finished presentations.

Finals Study Guide

1/16/20

Today we started our Source Evaluation project presentations. We will finish tomorrow.

For finals, please ignore anything on the study guide about the Great Depression that we did not cover (mostly the lasting effects).

1/13/20-1/15/20

SNOW DAYS

1/10/20

Today we watched a documentary on the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.

Finals Study Guide

**Don't forget to bring your completed trifold for the Research Project on Monday!!

1/8/20 and 1/9/20

Today we discussed the Causes of the Great Depression. On Thursday we finished and students had work time for their projects.

Causes of the Great Depression class notes

Remember that the song and photo analysis you did with Mrs. Cossano will also go in the SS gradebook.

1/7/20

Today we began our discussion on the causes of the Great Depression. We will finish the discussion tomorrow.

Students worked in groups to get a broad overview by reading and sharing sections of the reading below. If absent, you can read this to get an overview but there is nothing to hand in.

Causes of the Great Depression reading

Causes of the Great Depression class notes

Upcoming Dates:
1/13: Research Project due

1/6/20

Today we played a Stock Market Simulation game to introduce the crash of 1929 and our Great Depression Unit.

Upcoming Dates:
1/13: Research Project due

12/20/19

Today was a work day for the research project. Students should have submitted their final document to Tii. We will have flex time and one work day to put together trifold boards after the break.

Enjoy the break!

12/19/19

Today was our 1920s Speakeasy. Please make sure you turned in your prep sheet.

Upcoming Dates:
12/20: Research project step 4 due.

12/18/19

Please come prepared for our Speakeasy tomorrow!!

Reminder: In the side bar (need to view full website) is the first semester extra credit project. Winter break is a great time to gather some friends and get this done!

Upcoming Dates:
12/19: 1920s Speakeasy
12/20: Research project step 4 due.

12/17/19

Today we discussed the rise of Leisure and Celebrity in the 1920s.

Leisure and celebrity

Upcoming Dates:
12/19: 1920s Speakeasy
12/20: Research project step 4 due.

12/16/19

Today students had work time for their Speakeasy project.


Speakeasy Instructions

Speakeasy Character List and Slang

Guidance for Source Evaluation project (we will show a more detailed example on Monday)

Rubric for Source Evaluation project

OPCVL Guide

OPVCL examples

Upcoming Dates:

12/19: 1920s Speakeasy
12/20: Research project step 4 due.

12/13/19

Today we discussed the struggles and triumphs of African Americans during the 1920s.

1920s African Americans notes

We also chose our characters for the Speakeasy next Thursday. If absent, see Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano for your character assignment.

Speakeasy Instructions

Speakeasy Character List and Slang

Guidance for Source Evaluation project (we will show a more detailed example on Monday)

Rubric for Source Evaluation project

Upcoming Dates:
12/16: 1920s/Gatsby 11 sentence in class essay
12/19: 1920s Speakeasy
12/20: Research project step 4 due.

12/12/19

Today we discussed 1920s politics and the Rise of Christian Fundamentalism.

Politics and Fundamentalism class notes

DUE Tomorrow: Critically read "America Belongs to Americans," paying attention to the questions at the top.


Speakeasy Instructions

Speakeasy Character List and Slang

Upcoming Dates:
12/13: KKK propaganda critical read
12/16: 1920s/Gatsby 11 sentence in class essay
12/19: 1920s Speakeasy

12/20: Research project step 4 due.