Unit+5+-+The+1920s+and+1930s+-+11-12

__Unit Overview__
toc The content of this unit, to some extent, will be determined by you, the students! We will be conducting a series of student-taught lessons on the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the New Deal. Pay careful attention to all of the material as this will be the content of your final exam!!!

__Essential Questions__

 * To what extent did the 1920s represent a "return to normalcy" as President Harding called for?
 * Was the Great Depression inevitable?
 * Were the actions that President Roosevelt took to alleviate the problems caused by the Great Depression appropriate? Effective? Constitutional? Why?

__Key Dates/Deadlines__
See the 1920s-1930s Teaching Project page to determine what day your group will present.

__Class #1 - Work Day on Projects - Wednesday, November 16th (Block D) and Thursday, November 17th (Block E)__
1. Post your preliminary lesson plan on your Google Doc. 2. Understand the content of your teaching objectives
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Work on your 1920s-1930s Teaching Project 2. Meet with Mr. Wood to discuss your project to date.
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #2 - Work Day on Projects - Friday, November 18th__
1. Continue to work on your teaching project. A finalized lesson plan should be uploaded to your Google Doc by the end of class.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Work on your 1920s-1930s Teaching Project 2. Meet with Mr. Wood to discuss your project to date.
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #3 - 1920s Presentation #1 - Tuesday, November 22nd__
1. Complete the homework assigned by the group presenting during your class.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. 1920s-1930s Teaching Project -See the appropriate link for your block's presentation
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #4 - 1920s Presentation #2 - Monday, November 28th__
1. Complete the homework assigned by the group presenting during your class. 2. Complete the reflection from the previous class and upload it to [|Turnitin.com]
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. 1920s-1930s Teaching Project -See the appropriate link for your block's presentation
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #5 - 1920s Presentation #3 - Tuesday, November 29th (Block B) and Wednesday, November 30th (Block E)__
1. Complete the homework assigned by the group presenting during your class. 2. Complete the reflection from the previous class and upload it to [|Turnitin.com]
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. 1920s-1930s Teaching Project -See the appropriate link for your block's presentation
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #6 - The Scopes Trial - Thursday, December 1st__
1. Complete the reflection from the previous class and upload it to [|Turnitin.com]
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. View History Channel Video on The Scopes Trial
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #7 - Monday, December 5th - Great Depression Presentation__
1. Complete the homework assigned by the group presenting during your class. 2. Complete the reflection from the previous class and upload it to [|Turnitin.com]
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. 1920s-1930s Teaching Project -See the appropriate link for your block's presentation
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #8 - New Deal Presentation - Wednesday, December 7th__
1. Complete the homework assigned by the group presenting during your class. 2. Complete the reflection from the previous class and upload it to [|Turnitin.com]
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. 1920s-1930s Teaching Project -See the appropriate link for your block's presentation
 * In-Class Activities:**