What we did today1. We defined the term Great Depression and looked at the reasons for the Great depression economic collapse 2. We compared the reasons for the Great Depression in the 1930s to the economic conditions today Task 1. Think-Pair-ShareA. With your partner, list some reasons (economic, political and social) that can lead to a collapse of economy (unemployment, poverty, hunger) B. Talk to your partner about WHAT you already know about the Great Depression of 1929-1939 Task 2 Listen to the presentation by the teacher, record notes in Mind map form![]()
A. Create a T-Chart in your Mind Maps Title one side: 1930s and the other side 2021 We will compare side by side the events that led to the Great Depression with today's events Task 3.Checking for understandingA. Questions from Counterpoints Ch. 4 -- use these (especially) to clarify what you learned from the chart and teacher’s presentation 1. Read the testimonial on p. 89. Use five words to describe the Depression based on what you’ve read. 2. Note the key terms on p. 90. Are there any you still don’t know after completing the chart? If so, define them and write down into your notes 3. See Figure 4-4 on p. 92. Which province do you think was hardest hit by the Depression? Why? Explain to your partner Task 4 -Answer the questionsAnswer in writing (write the answers in your notes) 1. a) What factors contributed to the Depression? b) Explain how a reduction in consumer spending can result in a slowdown in the economy. 2. Why was the Depression so severe in Canada? What part of the country was hardest hit? Why? 3. Explain why Canada’s close economic ties to the U.S. contributed to the Depression. 4. Why were so many people able to invest in the stock market? HOMEWORK:
1. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS IN TASK 4 ABOVE (IF NOT DONE IN CLASS) 2. READ YOUR NOTES 4 TIMES AND EXPLAIN THE LESSON TO YOUR PARENTS IN A 5-MINUTE VERBAL CONFERENCE
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