Tonight's HW

HARD TIMES  

Directions:

 

1.  Explore the photographs of the Great Depression on the website listed below. 

2.  Select one of the photographs and write a news article that would have been in the newspaper during the 1930s that corresponds to the photo. 

3.  Remember to include the title of the article and the six main components of an article: who, what, when, where, why, and how.  

Website: http://newdea1.feri.org/library/index.htm  

Make sure you include...

Title of selected photograph: ____________________________  

TITLE OF ARTICLE: 

Tonight's HW

For those people NOT exempt from the Assignment: 

Review P. 708 in the textbook.  

Using the chart of the New Deal Agencies, create a chart, or graphic organizer that classifies the various actions as either RELIEF, RECOVERY and REFORM!   

Tonight's HW

For tonight's HW, your mission is to complete ANY of the sections of the group assignment that you did not finish.

1. CLICK HERE FOR THE VOCAB WORDS
2. CLICK HERE FOR THE DBQ . Answer the DBQ Questions ONLY.
3. Short Answer Questions: CLICK HERE FOR THE PRESENTATION
What economic factors and conditions made the American economy appear prosperous in the 1920s?

• What economic factors and conditions made the American economy appear prosperous in the 1920s?
• What were the basic economic weaknesses in the American economy in the late 1920s?
• What events led to the stock market crash of October 1929?
• What were the effects of the crash on the economy of the United States and the world?

• How did the Great Depression develop?
• What was the human impact of the Great Depression?
• Why was the Dust Bowl so devastating?
• What was President Hoover’s basic philosophy about the proper role of government?
• What actions did Hoover take in response to the Great Depression?
• How did the nation respond to Hoover’s efforts?

The Multiple Choice Questions will be posted on the blog later this evening. Everything is due tomorrow at the start of class.

Tonight's HW - 3-17-09

1. READ pp. 694-707 in your RED textbook.
2. COMPLETE:

• "Terms and Names" on p. 700 and 707
  
• "Analyzing Political Cartoons" p. 699 #1
  
• "History Through Photojournalism" #1, and #2 p. 703
  
• Copy "Visual Summary" p. 728
  

New Deal Presentation

Tonight's HW

Tonight's HW is based on the video, and class discussion from today.

1. Review the Presentation that was posted yesterday on the Great Depression.

2. Review the Video America in the 20th Century. At this point, everyone should have a POWER MEDIA PLUS! account. If you don't follow previous links to get one.

3. After viewing the video, watch, and listen to the lecture. You are responsible for TAKING NOTES.

4. After completing steps 1 and 2, answer the following questions

1. What was the cause of the 1929 stock market crash?
2. Discuss the causes and consequences of the Great Depression.
3. Describe the attempts made to deal with the crisis.
4. What were Hoover's efforts to resolve the Depression?
5. Explain the purpose ofFDR's New Deal and its accomplishments.
6. List some of the work provided for the unemployed and other methods of direct assistance.
7. Compare and contrast the views of those who opposed and those who supported the New Deal.
8. Describe the cause for the second New Deal and its outcome.
9. Discuss the effect the New Deal had on women and minorities.
10. What were some of the effects the New Deal had on American culture?

Tonight's HW

After you view this presentation, answer the questions below:

What economic factors and conditions made the American economy appear prosperous in the 1920s?
What were the basic economic weaknesses in the American economy in the late 1920s?
What events led to the stock market crash of October 1929?
What were the effects of the crash on the economy of the United States and the world?

8th Grade US History Assignment

This assignment is for 8th Grade students only! If you are not in 8th grade, this assignment is not for you! 

1. CLICK HERE and download the DBQ to your computer. Print out the DBQ's.  
2. Answer all of the DBQ short answer questions. You may write on the DBQ's

3. Complete a Rough Draft of an essay, using the outline that we discussed in class today. 

4.  A final copy of the essay will be due next FRIDAY. 

Monday's Assignment - In Case You Missed It

As today is my last day (hopefully) of Jury Duty, here is your assignment for the day.

Read Chapter 22 Section 2
Complete "Terms and Names" p. 683
Complete "Main Ideas" 3, 4, 5 on p. 690
Complete "Standardized Test Practice" #1 on p. 690

Please be advised that all assignments from Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday will be collected on Thursday March 12. Each assignment will be checked and graded.

Assignments Week of March 1

As you may know, I am currently serving jury duty.

In order to stay on pace. I have been providing the covering teacher with
assignments each day. Please note that these assignments are in no way intended as
"busy work." They are intended to keep students on our course of study as we head
towards the end of the year.

It is further advised that these assignments will be collected, and graded upon my return.
Students will be held accountable for the work that they are assigned. Upon my return, I will collect your assignments, and grade them. Any assignments that are not finished will be given ZEROES. No excuses.

Here's what you've been given so far.

Wednesday:
REVIEW Ch. 21 (pp. 638-663)
COMPLETE:
"Terms and Names" p. 666
"Main Ideas" p. 666
Copy "Visual Summary" p. 666

Thursday:
Period 2, 4
Continue Review of Chapter 21
Complete "terms and names" p. 645, 649, 657, and 663.
Complete Questions 3, 4 on p. 645
Questions 1 on p. 657 and 1, 4, 5 on p. 663.

Friday:
Read Chapter 22: Section 1
Complete "Terms and Names" p. 677
Complete "Main Idea" #1 p. 677
Complete "Main Ideas" p. 690 #1 and #2.
Copy "Visual Summary" p. 690

Tonight's HW

Hello, All:

Tonight's Assignment

1. Finish the DBQ from the August 08 Regents on the Automobile. You are responsible for answering all of the questions related to the documents, in complete sentences.

2. Complete an Outline of Your Essay.

3. Using the outline, your answers to the questions on the DBQ, and your knowledge complete the essay. Please see the assignment from 2.27 to assist you

DUE TOMORROW!

1920's Review

Here is a presentation that covers all of the important information about the 1920's. Click on the arrows in the left corner of the page to view the presentation.

Tonight's HW 2/27/09

Your assignment: 

Discuss the Political, Economic, and Social impacts of the automobile on the United States.  

What do I hafta do? 

1. CLICK HERE.  Download the August 2008 Regents Exam in US History.  

2.  PRINT pages 12-22.  

3.  ANSWER THE DBQ SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS.  There are 9 DBQ's.  You must answer all NINE.  

4.  Create an OUTLINE using the BLOCK OUTLINE of your DBQ.  CLICK HERE for the outline.  

5.  Complete the Outline and write a ROUGH DRAFT of your essay.  

Tonight's HW: Changing Ways of Life

This assignment should take you around 45 minutes to complete.

Click HERE and Listen to the Lecture

READ pp. 640-649 in the RED TEXTBOOK.

Post a response to the question below...

The 1920s was a decade of tremendous tension between forces of tradition and modernity. Customs and values changed dramatically in the 1920's, and the way in which different groups reacted to that change caused conflict, which lasts even today.

In your own words, explain how the United States began to modernize and how many Americans clung to "traditional" values.

Tonight's HW

1. CLICK HERE. Listen to the Lecture on the Roaring 20's.
2. READ Chapter 21 - Section 4 (pp. 658-663)
3. COPY Visual Summary on p. 666
4. Complete "Terms and Names," "Main Ideas" p. 666

February Break Assignment

Hello, US History and Government Classes:

In lieu of giving you an in-class exam, you are going to complete the following assignment over the February Recess. Please note that this assignment can be accessed from any computer with internet access, anywhere in the world.

Step 1: CLICK HERE for the World War I Webquest. You will need to download the following files:

World War I Worksheet

WWI Powerpoint

Step 2: PRINT THE WORKSHEET. If you prefer, or if your "printer is not working," you can do one of the following:

1. Work on the file in Microsoft Word at home. When you are finished with the file, email it to me at MTesler@schools.nyc.gov

2. Create a document for the file in GOOGLE DOCS. If you are not sure how to use Google Docs, simply access the site at docs.google.com, and set up an account. FYI, if you have a WJPS email account, you already have access to google docs!

Step 3: If you have not set up a POWER MEDIA PLUS account, you will have to do that in order to access some of the videos. Please check the blog for information, as I have posted this numerous times.

Step 4: Complete the WebQuest.

THE ASSIGNMENT IS DUE ON MONDAY FEB. 23rd. NO EXCEPTIONS! NO EXCUSES! IT IS WORTH 250 POINTS. FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT WILL SEVERELY JEOPARDIZE YOUR CHANCES OF PASSING FOR THE SEMESTER!!!

Tonight's HW - 2/12/2009

Imagine...You are President Wilson, and you are trying to convince the allies not to punish Germany for causing WWI.  

Write a LETTER to one of the leaders of the Allies (Clemenceau - France, Lloyd George - Britain, Orlando - Italy).  Explain why it is important not to punish Germany, and to accept "peace without victory."  

REMEMBER - Do not refer to it as World War I (they had no idea there would be another).  You can call it the Great War if you like.  

Your letter must be AT LEAST one page; typing is preferred.  Email is acceptable, as are posts to Google Docs (the best option!).  

This is worth 25 points, and it's due tomorrow.  Thanks! 

Tonight's HW 2/6/09

Hello, Everyone:

Tonight's HW assignment is as follows:

Complete the WWI Poster Mini-Project. The due date is MONDAY Feb. 9th. No exceptions.

If you would like to obtain EXTRA CREDIT, complete the extra credit assignment, which was posted yesterday. The EXTRA CREDIT assignment is due TUESDAY!!!

Extra Credit Assignment

Complete the following assignment for Extra Credit!  I will use the work that you turn in as a 100 point test, which will take the place of your lowest test grade. 

1.  CLICK HERE AND WATCH THE VIDEO

If you haven't set up your PowerMedia Plus! Account, you're going to need to do that in order to watch the video. Use Passcode: yPNvYtchCh to set up an account if you have not yet done so. 

2.  After you watch the video CLICK HERE

Complete the entire assignment...Answer all of the MC questions...Complete all of the short answers, and answer one of the Essay Questions.  Bring it in on Tuesday at the latest, and get Extra Credit.  I will use this in place of TWO test grades.  

HW 2/3/09

Tonight's HW

READ Ch. 19 Section
Complete Questions, 1, 2, and 4 on p. 586