"There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live..."

--John Adams

Friday, May 1, 2020

LAST Week of Digital Learning for #Davis8

Well #Davis8, this is it.  This is our last week of learning together.  I figured in our two Zoooooms this week, we would finish going over World War I and then do some compare and contrast analysis between the Great Depression and the financial situation our nation is in now.

LAST Zooooooooms of the Year
Tuesday, May 5 - 10:40-11:10 - Finishing World War I and intro Great Dep. info
Thursday, May 7 -  11:10-11:40 - Great Dep. vs. Today info



LAST EVER Q's FOR SOCIAL STUDIES due by Friday, May 8 for a Quiz Grade
  1. What have you heard, if anything, comparing the Great Depression to today? (Opinionated)
  2. What happened in October 1929?
  3. Did a majority of Americans own stock in 1920s?
  4. Did people have a lot of money saved up in their bank and savings accounts in the 1920x?  
  5. Do you think people today have "enough" of money saved up in their bank/savings accounts?  What do you think is "enough" money for one person to have in their bank/savings account to live off of for one month.  (opinionated)  This oughta be a good Q...
  6. Go ask your parents if this coronavirus situation is affecting your family's financial situation.  Just provide a yes or no answer.
  7. By 1935, what was the unemployment rate in the United States?
  8. How is today similar to the Great Depression?
  9. What are the four  main types of unemployment called?
  10. What was the purpose of the New Deal?
  11. What do you think the government should to to help the economy, businesses, workers, and families today? Provide 3 suggestions/answers (opinionated) 
  12. What are YOU most concerned/worried about in this entire situation?  (opinionated)