Great Depression -12

1.Analyze  Was the New Deal a Success or Failure documents

HW: New Written Assessment 2/4
Great Depression - New Deal Multiple Choice 1/7
All Absent/Late work DUE FRIDAY 2/7

Concerns about the Wuhan coronavirus have spread from land to sea and air. A new study indicates that 98.6 degrees may no longer be the standard human body temperature. Google decides to phase out third-party cookies, but other kinds remain. And Finnish stargazers capture an extraordinary aurora.

Great Depression - 11

1. Complete New Deal Programs Chart

2. Discuss New Deal Programs

3. New Deal Programs Today - (Slide 28-29)

HW: New Written Assessment 2/4
Great Depression - New Deal Multiple Choice 1/7
All Absent/Late work DUE FRIDAY 2/7


As U.S. presidential campaigning heats up in Iowa, we're explaining why this state is so important in the nomination process. The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates where they are, so we're examining the significance of that decision. And we're updating the status of a mayoral race that's filled with barnyard fun.

Great Depression - 10

1. Discuss  Dust Bowl Activity
2. Discuss Electoral Maps 1920-1936 http://www.270towin.com/

3. Watch FDR: Fireside Chats (4:06)
4. First 100 Days ( slide 26)
5. Complete New Deal Activity - located on Schoology

All Absent/Late work DUE FRIDAY 2/7


U.S. President Donald Trump unveils a plan for peace in the Middle East, and it receives both praise and criticism. A report that comes along once in a blue moon follows. And while supporters say smart factories are the manufacturing hubs of the future, they come with some significant downsides.

Great Depression -9

1. Finish Great Depression Counterclaim Activity (15 minutes)

2. Complete Dust Bowl Activity with your group members - located on Schoology

Perspective on the Wuhan coronavirus and a look at some of the international challenges it's presented are today's first subjects. A prediction for global economic growth follows, along with reports on "stress tests" for banks and another mission to Mars. Finally today, we're taking a trip down a mountain coaster.

Great Depression - 8

1. Complete Great Depression Counterclaim Activity with group members - located on Schoology.

HW: Great Depression Counterclaim Activity DUE Tomorrow
Newsela Reflection #3 DUE TODAY


One week away from the Iowa caucuses, CNN 10 is updating you on the status of the U.S. presidential race and explaining how caucuses work. After that, we're reporting on the untimely death of a U.S. basketball champion. And as football fans gear up for the Super Bowl, we're examining what companies pay to advertise and why they're willing to do it.

Great Depression - 7

Substitute

1. Complete How did the Great Depression affect Minorities? activity - DUE TODAY

2. Complete Newsela Reflection #3 located in US History Folder 

HW: Newsela Reflection #3 DUE MONDAY

January 2020 marks 75 years since Soviet troops liberated the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Today's show features reports on the camp itself and a Holocaust remembrance center in Israel. We're also explaining what it was like to leave China's Wuhan province before a lockdown took effect. And we're examining the construction of Super Bowl footballs.

Great Depression - 6

1. Discuss Compare/Contrast Activity

 2. Begin How  did the Great Depression affect Minority Groups Activity? located in US History folder in Google Drive. DUE at end of Class tomorrow



A widely spreading virus coincides with the world's largest, annual human migration in China. Conservationists see success in a program to increase the numbers of a rare bird in New Zealand. And people in South Florida are warned to be on guard against falling iguanas, as temperatures reach unusual lows.

Great Depression -5

 1. Discuss Inference Chart

2. Complete  Impact of the Great Depression Compare/Contrast Activity

3. Read Newsela" The Human Toll of the Great Depression and complete quiz.

HW: Compare/Contrast & Newsela DUE THURSDAY



Welcome to a new edition of CNN 10! The first topic we're explaining today is the role of the Chief Justice of the United States in a Senate impeachment trial. That's followed by a report on an international treaty concerning the wreckage of the Titanic. And a new type of protein powder shows potential as a food source, but it has some significant drawbacks.

Great Depression - 4

1. Discuss Hoover's Response to the Depression Activity

2. Listen to We'd Like to Thank You Herbert Hoover  from the musical Annie. - Lyrics located on Schoology

3.  270 to Win 

4. Marathon Writing

Choose one of the following questions to write about:

• How important is money?
• What are you willing to do to support your family?
• What is the worst job you have ever had? or would ever take?
• How would imagine life to be as part of the upper, middle, or lower class?

5. Share with partner
 Take turns reading out loud what each of you wrote.

6. Discuss responses as class.

Point of View - Impact of the Depression

The Depression changed the lives of millions, uprooting many from their homes and separating families. However, many Americans barely noticed a difference, Those already poor had little to lose, while some people remained wealthy, having not relied heavily on stocks. Meanwhile, many people had jobs producing basic goods and services that were still in demand. 

7. Complete inference chart with partner.

HW : Complete Inference Chart 


The U.S. Senate has opened an impeachment trial for President Donald Trump. A mysterious virus has surfaced in China, and health officials worldwide are on guard. New studies support the idea of less screen time and more reading time for young children. And a candy company constructs a colossal, caloric confection.

No School - Martin Luther King Jr Day

Great Depression - 3

Form

1. Finish Class Discussion on Causes of the Great Depression

2. Watch Hoover and the Great Depression (5:00)

3. Complete Hoover's Response to the Great Depression  with your group members located on Schoology. One member of the group will make a copy, share with group members, and EMAIL mmaloney@student.leyden212.org


HW: Read Newsela: Selective Service Act and complete quiz DUE TODAY
Read Newsela: Hoovervilles: Unemployed Build Makeshift Homes DUE TUESDAY 1/21

In advance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, CNN 10 is looking back at the life and legacy of the U.S. civil rights leader. We're also featuring a report that examines whether attending an elite college leads to greater success. And we're introducing you to a man who just may be the tallest firefighter on the planet.

Great Depression -2

1. Begin Class discussion on the Causes of the Great Depression 

CNN 10

The issue of impeachment is our first topic this Thursday, following the transfer of impeachment articles from the U.S. House of Representatives to the Senate. We also report on the apparent reason for the resignation of Russia's government. And we examine some of the potential advantages and drawbacks for businesses as they increasingly rely on artificial intelligence technology.

HW: Read Newsela: Selective Service Act and complete quiz DUE 1/17

Introduction to the Great Depression

1. Discuss Political Typology results

2. Read Causes of the Great Depression and complete Note-Taker questions located on Schoology.

3. Read Black Tuesday and complete Note-Taker questions located on Schoology.

HW: Read Newsela: Selective Service Act and complete quiz DUE 1/17

CNN 10
After admitting that its military is responsible for shooting down a passenger plane last week, the government of Iran faces domestic and international challenges. After wildfires scorch part of Australia, officials drop vegetables to help feed wallabies. And after a Major League Baseball investigation uncovers cheating, the Houston Astros face a number of penalties.

Course Registration

Meet in Library for Course Registration Today.

Political Spectrum

1. Discuss Role of Government Introduction Activities


2. Introduce Liberal & Conservative Beliefs

3. Complete the Political Typology Quiz
                          I Side With Political Quiz

                          Political Spectrum Results

4.  Pick TWO issues from the Studentnewsdaily.com conservative-vs-liberal-beliefs link . Read the viewpoint of both Liberals and Conservatives on the issue and identify the main arguments.

Copy and paste the chart below and complete on class blog:

Post Title: Liberal & Conservative Beliefs

Issue	Liberal Argument	Conservative Argument

CLICK SAVE, DO NOT PUBLISH
Course Registration 1/14 - Meet in Library


CNN 10

Welcome to a new week of CNN 10! The United States and Russia have differing accounts of a recent incident involving warships in the Arabian Sea. A composite image from the ISS gives us an idea of what a meteor shower looks like from space. And though "artificial humans" recently made headlines at a technology show, they're a long way from becoming virtual assistants.

Role of Government - 2

Introduction Activity Objective: Consider different perspectives on the role of government and apply to the new 2020 Illinois Laws

1. Discuss Perspective 1 on Role of Government Chart (Yellow)
2. Complete Perspective 1 on Perspective Chart ( Blue)
3. Watch Classroom Confidential: Food Fight  (6:20) ABC 20/20
4. Complete Perspective 2 on Role of Government Chart ( Yellow)
5. Class Discussion on Perspective 2
6. Complete Perspective 2 on Perspective Chart ( Blue)
7. Complete IL 2020 Law Activity with your table partner - located In US Folder in Google Drive
8. Complete IL 2020 Law Activity on Perspective Chart (Blue)
9. Complete Part 2 on Perspective Chart (Blue)

HW: Finish IL 2020 Law Activity and Perspective worksheet (Blue) DUE FRIDAY
Course Registration 1/14 Meet in Library

CNN 10
Investigators in Iran and abroad are working to determine what caused a passenger plane to crash in Tehran. Also featured: a historical look at the troubled relationship between the U.S. and Iran. An Austrian village struggles with overtourism as its beauty is compared to a Disney town. And we explore a controversy involving public access to a private beach.

Role of Government - 1

Introduction Activity Objective: Consider different perspectives on the role of government and apply to the new 2020 Illinois Laws

1. Copy and paste the following questions to your blog and answer.

Title Blog Post: Role of Government 

• What is the purpose of government? Why do we have government at local, state, and national (federal) levels?
• What role do you think government should play in your life?
• How much power do you think the government should have?

CLICK SAVE WHEN COMPLETED DO NOT HIT PUBLISH

2.  Class Discussion, complete Initial View on Perspective Chart(Blue)

3. Watch Hard Times Generation - CBS News 60 minutes (13:00)

4. Complete Perspective 1 Role of Government Chart ( Yellow)

HW: Complete Perspective 1 Role of Government Chart (Yellow)if not finished in class

Welcome Back - Start Semester 2

1. Seating Chart

2. Class Blog - located on Schoology

3. Copy & Paste the following to your blog

Post Title: Semester 1 Reflection

•   What is your semester one grade in US History? 
•   Why is your grade what it is? What did you do or not do to earn this grade?
•   What changes do you need to make in order to improve your grade this semester?
•   What did you do well semester one that you need to keep on doing semester two?
•  Explain THREE current events you know about ( local, state, national, world)
•  Where do you get your news from? What sources, websites, news channels, articles, magazines, radio etc)

Click SAVE when completed, DO NOT HIT PUBLISH

-If you do not have a blog set up for Mrs Maloney's class complete the following:

1. Go to Mrs Maloney's blog http://1234567maloney.blogspot.com/
2. Click on Sign In/Sign Up in right hand corner of blog.
3. Sign In/Up using your student email and password.

4. Click on Create a New Blog

5 Title GS Last Name First Name

6. Create an address LastNameUSHistory

7. Select any Background

CNN 10

CNN 10 is kicking off a new year of explaining world events! Our first story this Monday centers on the back-and-forth threats and military strikes between the U.S. and Iran. We're updating you on the raging wildfires in Australia. And we're explaining the significance of a new discovery concerning China's Terracotta Warriors.


As several Middle Eastern nations hope tensions between Iran and the U.S. subside, thousands of additional American troops are deploying to the region. Scientists say they've discovered the deepest point on land, but it's not on a continent most people will visit. And the shopping cart of the future could have its own checkout process, but it could also eliminate jobs.

No School - Institute Day