Essential QuestionsDoes economic prosperity result from tax cuts and minimal government? How does increased credit spending lead to an unstable market? What caused the Great Depression? Was the Great Depression inevitable? How did the New Deal help? How did the New Deal change the role of government? Warm-UpOf the Seven Themes of the Roaring Twenties, Which do you think is MOST important? Which do you think best connects to today. Post on Padlet. Round the RoomThere are 10 PINK papers around the room, each telling something from the 1920s. Place each one in the appropriate category. There are 7 categories and 10 images. There will be three categories with 2 images. You have 10 minutes to put them into the appropriate category. America: The Story of UsWe will watch about 15 minutes of video. You will need to take at least 15 notes. Space Race -- Quiz tomorrowLog in to Socrative, We'll be doing the Space Race to help you study for Quiz tomorrow. Things to Know for Quiz Tomorrow
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Essential QuestionsWhat role did social and cultural changes play in America during the 1920’s? What was the “roar” of the 1920’s? How did politics change during the 1920's? Do I have homework tonight? Yes. Warm-UpWhat comes to mind when you think of the Roaring Twenties? Explaining the Scopes-Monkey Trial FoldableYou will create a Four-Door Book to explain the importance of the Scopes-Monkey Trial. You will need a piece of Construction Paper.
America: The Story of UsWe'll watch about 15 minutes. Title your notes "ASU: The Roaring Twenties." Seven Themes of the 1920sIn your composition book, write down the following headings, leaving a few lines between each heading:
There are 10 PINK papers around the room, each telling something from the 1920s. Place each one in the appropriate category. There are 7 categories and 10 images. There will be three categories with 2 images. You have 10 minutes to put them into the appropriate category. Next, Discuss with your group the categories. Answer the Question: Which theme do you think is most important? Give 5 reasons why you think it is the most important. Post this to Padlet. Exit TicketAnswer the questions posted on the Discussion Board. Literacy EssentialsEssential QuestionsWhat role did social and cultural changes play in America during the 1920’s? What was the “roar” of the 1920’s? How did politics change during the 1920's VocabularyRoute 66 — legendary route from Chicago to California that was built to provide a road way for the newly created automobiles during the 1920's Installment plan -- A payment plan that allows customers to make payments at set intervals over a period of time until the total debt is paid Flapper -- carefree young women with short, "bobbed" hair, heavy makeup, and short skirts. The flapper symbolized the new "liberated" woman of the 1920s. Many people saw the bold, boyish look and shocking behavior of flappers as a sign of changing morals. Though hardly typical of American women, the flapper image reinforced the idea that women now had more freedom. Prohibition -- "any of several periods during which the manufacture, transportation, import, export, and sale of alcoholic beverages were restricted or illegal " Speak Easies -- a place for the illegal sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks, as during Prohibition in the United States. Bootlegger -- Bootleggers illegally manufacture alcohol or smuggled it, often from Canada or the West Indies into the US during the Prohibition Era. Jazz — A musical style created mainly by African Americans in the early twentieth century that blended elements drawn from African musics with the popular and art traditions of the West. "Lost Generation” -- a group of American writers that rebelled against America's lack of cosmopolitan culture in the early 20th century. Many moved to cultural centers such as London in Paris in search for literary freedom. Prominent writers included T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, and Ernest Hemingway among others. Harlem Renaissance -- A flowering of African American culture in the 1920s; instilled interest in African American culture and pride in being an African American. NotesStock Market GameWe'll continue to play this. America: The Story of UsWe'll watch if we have time.
Essential QuestionsWhat role did social and cultural changes play in America during the 1920’s? What was the “roar” of the 1920’s? How did politics change during the 1920's Warm-UpWarm-Up: Complete the Diagram below in your composition book: Video ProductsShare your products with the people at your table. If you and your partner are the only ones at your table, then join another group. Vocabulary
NotesStock Market GameToday, we're going to play a game based on the stock market. Use the Stock record to keep up with how much you are buying and at what price. You will keep track of this. You will also need the Stock Prospectus. This will tell you about the different companies that you will be investing in. Read this to help you determine which companies you will want to buy stock in. This will be a multi day game. You will be responsible for keeping up with your stocks and your monies. If you loose your game pieces, there's nothing to be done for it. Literacy EssentialsExit Ticket -- AmericanLipp2103 Facts you learned
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