5/9 Thursday

I wanted to let you guys know how much your notes meant to me. I spent a whole hour reading and rereading them. You really are a special group of kids! I also wanted to thank you accepting me the way you did. I promise that I will never forget you guys for as long as I live. No matter what classes I teach in the future, you guys will always occupy a special place in my heart. Good luck with the EOGs (I know you guys will do awesome!) and I will see you soon.

P.S. Anytime you guys want to chat,  feel free to email me. If you want advice, have a question, or just want to keep me updated I would love to hear from you!

Mr. Norman

5/3 Friday

1. Warm-Up-Answer the following question:

What do you think could have gotten America out of the Great Depression?

2. Great Depression-We are going to finish up looking at the Great Depression today. The following article contains an excellent overview of the Depression. Read carefully!

3. Great Depression Questions- On a blank sheet of paper, answer the following questions (the answers may be found in the article from number 2.) You do not have to rewrite the question, but your answers need to be in complete sentences.

      1. Who was the President of the United States when the Great Depression began?

     2. What happened on October 29th, 1929?

     3. Why was this depression so hard on farmers?

     4. What does the quote "ride the rails" refer to?

     5. What was a "Hoover Wagon"?

     6. What U.S. President created the New Deal?

     7. Name two different New Deal programs.

     8. What finally ended the Great Depression? Explain why it did.

4. Great Depression Survivors- It is fascinating to hear people who lived through the Depression discuss what it was really like. Watch the following video. It may give you some inspiration for your Weekly Assignment.

5/2 Thursday

1. Warm-Up-Answer the following question:

What do you already know about the Great Depression? Be sure to provide details.

2. Causes of the Great Depression-Today we are going to be discussing the causes of the Great Depression.

3. Weekly Project-Continue working on your project.

5/1 Wednesday

1. Warm-Up-Answer the following question:

What might the countries involved in World War 1 have done to ensure that there was not another world war?

2. League of Nations-Today we are going to look at the League of Nations.

3. Weekly Project-Start working on your Great Depression Weekly Project. Instructions can be found on yesterday's blog.