Unit Overview: The economic boom of the 1920s collapses in 1929 as the United States enters a deep economic depression. Millions of Americans lose their jobs, and President Hoover is unable to end the downslide. President Roosevelt launches a program aiming to end the Depression. The Depression and his New Deal have profound effects.
Standard 6: Students will understand how the Great Depression and the New Deal affected the United States.
Objective 1: Investigate the impact of the Great Depression on the United States.
Indicator: a. Analyze the major causes of the Great Depression.
b. Examine the social effects of the Great Depression.
Objective 2: Analyze the long-term effects of the New Deal on the United States.
Indicator: a. Explore the purposes and effectiveness of the New Deal.
b. Investigate the shift of power from state to federal government.
Lesson 1: The Nation's Sick Economy & Hardship and Suffering During the Depression
-Current Event
-Review Previous Test and Unit
-Introduce Daily and Unit Learning Targets
-Economy & Depression Notes Click Here!
-Stock Market Simulation
-Review Learning Targets
Crash Course: The Great Depression
Lesson 2: Hoover Struggles with the Depression & A New Deal Fights the Depression
-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-Hoover & New Deal Notes Click Here!
-Grapes of Wrath Video
-Review Learning Targets
Crash Course: The New Deal
Lesson 3: The Second New Deal Takes Hold & The New Deal Affects Many Groups
-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-Second New Deal & Effects Book Assignment
-Grapes of Wrath Video
-Review Learning Targets
Lesson 4: Culture of the 1930s & The Impact of the New Deal
-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-Culture & Impact Notes Click Here!
-Unit 9 Checklist & Study Guide
-Review Learning Targets
The Wizard of Oz 1939
Test Day:
Unit 9 Test
Folders Due
Congratulations On Completing Unit 9!!!
