U.S. History Unit: The New Deal—Chapter 23 (pgs. 677-703)
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Guided Reading Activities 23.1-23.4
Create the front page of a newspaper describing one or more particular events from the 1930s (you may use Publisher)
Vocabulary Activity 23
Create 10 flashcards of the most important people in this unit – using Quizlet.com (print flashcards from site)
Create 10 flashcards of the most important events in this unit - using Quizlet.com (print flashcards from site)
Time Line Activity 23
New Deal Programs Graphic Organizer
“Reaction to the New Deal” Project/Speech
Create a chart or timeline of the events in this unit (do not simply redraw the timeline at the beginning of each chapter)
Research a particular event in the unit and write a one page report describing it and explaining its impact; must do research
Poster – create a mini-poster of a particular event complete with pictures/descriptions
Read text (pp. 678-681); complete pg. 681 (1-6)
Read text (pp. 682-688); complete pg. 688 (1-6)
Read text (pp. 689-694); complete pg. 694 (1-6)
Read text (pp. 695-700); complete pg. 700 (1-6)
Write a one-page summary of Roosevelt’s first inaugural address.
Write a one-page biographical profile of one of the people mentioned in this section.
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19. Draw a Venn Diagram comparing /contrasting the relationship between two things; Provide a full one page summary of the diagram
20. Use the internet to research the FDIC and SEC. Write a short report explaining how they continue to affect the lives of U.S. citizens and the U.S. economy.
21. Create a political cartoon about the New Deal on poster board. Provide a summary that describes and explains the cartoon.
22. Research one aspect of entertainment in the 1930s. Create a display based on your research.
23. Create a pop-up book or short story on a New Deal program complete with illustrations; must be at least 10 pages
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24. In 1992 historians ranked Franklin D. Roosevelt as the 2nd best President in U.S. history. Write a five page paper assessing the validity of his ranking
using leadership, accomplishments, crisis management, political appointments, character, and integrity as the primary areas of criteria. You may
draw direct comparisons to other presidents to prove your points if you choose to.
25. The two most magnificent architectural accomplishments of this decade were the Empire State Building and the Hoover Dam. Using the material(s)
of your choice, create a replica of either of them. Accompany this with a two page paper that details the construction, the amount of man hours,
materials, and other specifications that went into the building of the subject of your choice.
26. Create at least 20 questions to ask someone in an interview about their life during the Great Depression. Clear the questions with Mr. “G.”, and
conduct the interview. I would prefer this be done with your grandparents or, if possible, great grandparents. Second choice would be with
another of your relatives that is at least 70 years old. If you do not have a relative that fits these criteria, interview any person who does. Present
the results of the interview to Mr. “G.” either on tape or in a written format
27. Using Section 3 of the Alabama Special Report at the front of your book, write a five page paper illustrating the New Deal programs that were put in
place in Alabama and how they helped the state during the Great Depression.
28. Construct a time capsule of this unit with at least 15 items from this era; Attach a tag to each item judging its overall significance to this era
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