Monday, January 31st

Set up Page 18 in notebook: The New Deal & Its Legacy (from

Friday) LEFT side: How did the expansion

of government during the New Deal affect the nation?

Remember: Friday is a TEST on the New Deal and Great Depression

Chapter 33 (p. 413) In the 1930’s, as a part of the Federal Art

Project—a government program created to provide jobs for the unemployed—murals were painted in public buildings across the country. Artist Conrad Albrizio created this mural, The New Deal, in 1934.• What do you see? • Who is the man standing in the center? Why do

you think he is dressed this way?• What do you think happened to the man sitting in

the center?• What are the other people in the mural doing?

33.1Who can find the answer 1st?

What was FDR’s personal background?

Why was his 1903 visit to a New York City tenement significant?

What promises did he make in the 1932 presidential election?

Create a mural1. The First New Deal (33.2; pp. 414-416)2. Protests and Political Challenges (33.3;

pp. 417-418)3. The Second New Deal (33.4; pp. 419-421)4. Social and Political Impacts (33.5; pp.

422-425) Plan on the RIGHT side of p.18

• Title with section number and name• Key question for that section & answer • 5 illustrations or symbols (look at images in the

chapter for ideas)• 5 key words or phrases

Roles for Mural (Project grade) Seat 1: Historian: leads the group in

reading the section from chp. 33 & in answering the key question

Seat 2: Layout designer: leads the group in planning the mural and is responsible for the layout and overall look

Seat 3: Artistic Supervisor: leads the group in creating the mural and delegating parts

Seat 4: Project Editor: leads the group in adding a plague for the panel of the mural

Section Questions (also to be answered on right side of p. 18)

Section 33.2: What were the key programs of the First New Deal and how did they affect Americans?

Section 33.3: Who were the critics of the First New Deal and what were their criticisms?

Section 33.4: What were the key programs of the Second New Deal and how did they affect Americans?

Section 33.5: How did the First and Second New Deals affect various groups of Americans?

Create your mural! Go back to the left side of p. 18 and

answer the essential question. Work with your group, dividing up the

tasks to create the mural. You may choose to just work with your group, or combine with the group that shares the same topic.

Share with the class 7th period: Return roll to the media

center

Tuesday, February 1st Go back to Page 17 in notebook: Human Impact of the Great Depression LEFT side: What caused the most severe

economic crisis in American history? • Who was Lorena Hickok? (Chp. 32:1)• Why did she travel to the U.S. in the 1930’s?• What did she learn about the hardships

experienced by ordinary Americans during the Great Depression?

Findings from U.S. travels: ________________ Remember: Friday is a TEST!

Tour of the Country in the 1930’s Each person from your group will

“explore” 2 states and come back to the group to report. • Take notes on the left side at the bottom

under “Findings from U.S. travels” Include one quote

• Read the letter (2 letters from 2 different states)

• Look at the pictures• Report back to group

Right side of p. 17: Letter to Eleanor Roosevelt

An appropriate date, salutation, and closing A brief introduction summarizing the states

you visited and the types of people you met. A description of 2 states

• Hardships people faced• A quotation and one fact from the reading• Any relevant key terms

Conclusion summarizing your thoughts about how ordinary Americans endured the hardships they faced during this time period.

Wednesday, February 2nd New Deal Activity 6 Groups

• You will be handing in one paper for your group

• You will be presenting information on 2 of the New Deal programs to the class

After everyone has shared, we will create a human spectrum on where each of the programs falls for the effect on life in the 1930’s

Most positive Effect Least positive Effect

Thursday, February 3rd Jeopardy to prepare for Friday’s Test

on the Great Depression and New Deal

Friday, February 4th Test on the New Deal & Great

Depression