Lesson 1: Introduction to 1920s
1. Web on board – what do students already know about the 1920s. See what they come up with. + Unit Overview
2. play some the following youtube clip, which shows the societal changes occurring in the 1920s.
Flappers: https://youtu.be/S8qu38IQN88
Speakeasies: https://youtu.be/EYKo0FluQEU (Smithsonian)
Culture in General: https://youtu.be/F-T1ShGfi18
2. play some the following youtube clip, which shows the societal changes occurring in the 1920s.
Flappers: https://youtu.be/S8qu38IQN88
Speakeasies: https://youtu.be/EYKo0FluQEU (Smithsonian)
Culture in General: https://youtu.be/F-T1ShGfi18
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3. Play the 1920s Slang game.
A. Get into teams of four - name yourselves a historical name.
B. Each group receives one of the mini-whiteboards and whiteboard markers
C. Mr. Fitton will provide a word and then they have to invent the definition.
D. Mr. Fitton put the words below on the board and then had students write down definitions for three of their choosing.
E. Assigned points for anything close to correct.
Splifficated: Drunk Gimme some skin – shake hands
Gutt Waddin’: Any type of cheap fast food – to fill you up and take hunger away.
Paper Shaker: A cheerleader All wet: Describes an erroneous idea or individual, as in “he’s all wet”
Bees Knees: An extraordinary person, thing, idea – the ultimate
Drugstore Cowboy: A guy who hangs out on a street corner trying to pick up women.
Gams: a woman’s legs Giggle water: an intoxicating beverage
Hooch: Bootleg Liquor Jakes: An outhouse Banana oil: nonsense
4. As a class, we also discussed modern slang. Students placed examples on the board. Then, we had a class discussion on the cultural relevance of slang and its importance. For instance, slang separates old and new generations. The terms themselves help define what type of people a generation consists of. Explain to them that they are just like the people in the 20s with their own slang.
5. Learn the Charleston. Students will learn a popular dance from the era as part of our continued focus on actually engaging in the culture of the time period. We may also learn "The Shimmy" a dance that was so provocative that it was banned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQSY-2VtBvg (2 mins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw9b4mswmXc (Just dance)
A. Get into teams of four - name yourselves a historical name.
B. Each group receives one of the mini-whiteboards and whiteboard markers
C. Mr. Fitton will provide a word and then they have to invent the definition.
D. Mr. Fitton put the words below on the board and then had students write down definitions for three of their choosing.
E. Assigned points for anything close to correct.
Splifficated: Drunk Gimme some skin – shake hands
Gutt Waddin’: Any type of cheap fast food – to fill you up and take hunger away.
Paper Shaker: A cheerleader All wet: Describes an erroneous idea or individual, as in “he’s all wet”
Bees Knees: An extraordinary person, thing, idea – the ultimate
Drugstore Cowboy: A guy who hangs out on a street corner trying to pick up women.
Gams: a woman’s legs Giggle water: an intoxicating beverage
Hooch: Bootleg Liquor Jakes: An outhouse Banana oil: nonsense
4. As a class, we also discussed modern slang. Students placed examples on the board. Then, we had a class discussion on the cultural relevance of slang and its importance. For instance, slang separates old and new generations. The terms themselves help define what type of people a generation consists of. Explain to them that they are just like the people in the 20s with their own slang.
5. Learn the Charleston. Students will learn a popular dance from the era as part of our continued focus on actually engaging in the culture of the time period. We may also learn "The Shimmy" a dance that was so provocative that it was banned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQSY-2VtBvg (2 mins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw9b4mswmXc (Just dance)
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6. We will learn about the Shimmy - a dance so naughty it was banned. We will tie this into our conversation about Slang. We may also choose to dance the shimmy. Though it may result in every one being arrested by the 1920s Fun Police.
-In one of these videos, someone even taught an elephant how to Shimmy. Good Heavens! Oh the humanity - kids even dancing this debauched dance!
-In one of these videos, someone even taught an elephant how to Shimmy. Good Heavens! Oh the humanity - kids even dancing this debauched dance!
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Lesson 2-3: - Volstead Act, Prohibition, A Review of the Entire 1920s, Unit Project and Causes of the Depression - which all start in the 1920s!
1. Play part of the film Untouchables. Preview to the left. It is a great film and Mr. Fitton recommends it to those interested in the prohibition era, the emergence of gangsters and the life of Al Capone.
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Mr. Fitton showed portions of the DVD of the Film "The Untouchables"
11:23-16 mins and 47:39-60.53 mins. Shows end of 1920s and Early 30s. Students should notice attire and references to historical terms. A clip showing canada's involvement is below "Untouchables Bridge Scene. -Canadian Connection and discusses prohibition in the states. -Get students to pay attention to the costumes etc in the video; look at the styles. Liquor Raid Scene Meets with RCMP/NWMP Shootout Scene Interrogation Scene 2. Crash Course in History - 1920s. Watched the video as a class. Students had to write down 5 facts from the video in detail. This is practice for our Parody Assignment where students will have to write down much of their research in the form of notes from a video and notes from the textbook. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfOR1XCMf7A |
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DEBATE - Debate on Prohibition today. Should Marijuanna Remain Legalized? Should BC conitnue down the path of decriminalization (currently legal to posses 2.5 grams of Heroin, Fentanyl, MDMA, Crack, etc in BC).
3. Causes of the depression Web! – Put on board the main causes of the depression in USA.
-Provide explanation. (Students can pre-read Demarco, Page 113-114).
Also, students will receive a copy of the learning targets for the unit, so they are aware of what they will need to know by the end assessment (A traditional test)
3. Causes of the depression Web! – Put on board the main causes of the depression in USA.
-Provide explanation. (Students can pre-read Demarco, Page 113-114).
Also, students will receive a copy of the learning targets for the unit, so they are aware of what they will need to know by the end assessment (A traditional test)
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Review business cycle and key economic vocabulary (Boom, Bust, Stocks, Bear, Bull, etc) - See what kids know.
Handout of the main concepts of Economic Cycle
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Activity: Class music video on the Economic Cycle:
We will learn and sing the “Economic Cycle Song” by Mr. Fitton. See the last few years examples.
-Tune of Frere Jaques; I sing it as “Mr. Rogers” and should wear a cardigan on this day. We also do actions to the song. When we sing Up (students jump up) when we sing down (students squat down) When we sing Recession and depression (they put their knuckles to their eyes like they are crying) and recovery, prosperity (they do a little happy dance – pointer fingers in air).
Economics, Economics
Up and down, Up and Down
Recession then depression
Recession then depression
Recovery, Prosperity
Recovery, Prosperity
We will learn and sing the “Economic Cycle Song” by Mr. Fitton. See the last few years examples.
-Tune of Frere Jaques; I sing it as “Mr. Rogers” and should wear a cardigan on this day. We also do actions to the song. When we sing Up (students jump up) when we sing down (students squat down) When we sing Recession and depression (they put their knuckles to their eyes like they are crying) and recovery, prosperity (they do a little happy dance – pointer fingers in air).
Economics, Economics
Up and down, Up and Down
Recession then depression
Recession then depression
Recovery, Prosperity
Recovery, Prosperity
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4. Mr. Fitton will introduce students to the parody project so they know what they need to be thinking about while they watch "Breadline" and "The Dictators". We will start by watching two youtube videos to help students know what they will be parodying in their video project.
Students will Parody "Stuff Girls Say" or "The Most Interesting Man in the World."
Students will Parody "Stuff Girls Say" or "The Most Interesting Man in the World."
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parody_assignment_-_most_interesting_man_or_stuff_ppl_say.doc | |
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Stock Market Simulation Activity
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1. History of Money. For students interested in Economics, we can choose as a class to watch the history of money and use of currency.
2. Watch the video on how a stock exchange works. 3. Stock Market Simulation Actviity: Today we did a stock market simulation. Students were each given 10,000 dollars to invest in the 1920s stock market. They bought and sold shares in real 1920s companies that existed. Some even took out loans in order to buy even more stocks. At the end, we tallied how much they lost and won according to realistic 1920s/1930s stock prices. Some students made a lot of money, others lost a heck of a lot. - We also played some songs in the background as we traded: Money by Pink Floyd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpbbuaIA3Ds Money for Nothing by Dire Straits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NctF-9iF0cU Paper Planes MIA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPQSlpOj4ls Cha Ching - Hedley - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRJkpwzJe9Y Price Tag - Jessie J -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf4x3INvpGc 3. See below for the Stock Market Simulation Game! (Thanks to the teacher who shared it with me!) |
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Lessons on the 1930s
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1. People Century – Breadline – Show the film - students may choose to take notes for the final unit project (see Parody project below). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq9yh0Pc6N4 (see below) *36 minutes total.
0-6:25 Overview and USA VIEW 6:25-10:59 – Chile (no need to show) 11:00-14:17 – Britain Shipyards (no need to show) 14:18-18:45 – USA VIEW 18:45- 20:42 – Belgium (coal mines - no need to show) 20:42- 23:35 -USA – Hoovervilles and Depression VIEW 23:35 – 30:40 discusses alternatives to poverty (Communism/Fascism). March on Washington VIEW 30:40 – 44:55 FDR runs for President and New Deal. Alphabet agencies etc. VIEW 44:55- End --- no need to show. |
Lesson 4-5 - Key Unit Vocabulary, Presidents, Isolationism, Internationalism, Causes of the Depression, Cultural History and Alphabet Agencies.
1.Introduce Scavenger hunt with history teacher from Ferris Buhler’s Day off:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxPVyieptwA Ben stein is teaching about the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, which we will learn about as well. However, I hope my way is a bit more enjoyable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxPVyieptwA Ben stein is teaching about the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, which we will learn about as well. However, I hope my way is a bit more enjoyable.
-Students have to go on a scavenger hunt, with Policeman Perry, a Sock Puppet. Students will solve clues with QR codes in order to get the notes for the Terms to Know Activity.
-Students will need to get into groups with an ipad or a smart phone with a QR code scanner. Students should download a free one the day prior.
-Rules – every student must take the notes. When come back, I will check off.
-In class, groups take notes and scan a QR code when done. QR code leads them to the next set of notes.
-Finish all vocab and return.
For students who were away, the two handouts are right here. The handout that says "1920s Vocab" is the answer Key."
-Watch a mini-bio on FDR
-Students will need to get into groups with an ipad or a smart phone with a QR code scanner. Students should download a free one the day prior.
-Rules – every student must take the notes. When come back, I will check off.
-In class, groups take notes and scan a QR code when done. QR code leads them to the next set of notes.
-Finish all vocab and return.
For students who were away, the two handouts are right here. The handout that says "1920s Vocab" is the answer Key."
-Watch a mini-bio on FDR
Scavenger Hunt 2017 and Stock Market Simulation 2022
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2022 - Update - Non-QR Code Scavenger Hunt
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2. Unit Matrix. Mr. Fitton has drawn a picture of the entire unit on one sheet of paper. We will use this as a study tool. Also, in university you will need to develop ways of remembering things. If you are a visual learner, taking the entire unit and placing it on one large piece of paper can assist in your studying.
-Fill in as well with information from the breadline video (above) and the crash course videos.
-Fill in as well with information from the breadline video (above) and the crash course videos.
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The Three Messiah's from the Unit Matrix - Huey Long, Charles Coughlin and Francis Townsend - who disliked the New Deal and railed against it.
3. ROOSEVELT and New Deal Handout (chapter work). Handout available below. The quiz will be on this booklet, videos we've watched and the unit matrix.
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4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1JIa5r5nkE HOBO MATTERS. View this comedic film as a funny review activity. Also, view crash course in history videos:
-Great Depression: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCQfMWAikyU
-New Deal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bMq9Ek6jnA
-Great Depression: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCQfMWAikyU
-New Deal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bMq9Ek6jnA
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5. Review Game: Get students to read over their notes from the Scavenger hunt and then play a game. I have provided you with a handout with a bunch of key terms. Students are to all come up and and you stick a term on their back. They are not allowed to know what the term is. They walk around, and have to ask “yes or no” questions to other students to try to determine what/who they are. If they guess it, they have to also know the definition. When done, they can come up and get another term.
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6. Parody Assignment handout. Go over the Parody assignment. Students need to choose a leader and complete an assignment about them. (SEE FILE BELOW) HOWEVER, a more detailed lesson plan of this activity is in the next tab Under "Hitler and Mussolini" please see page numbers etc in that area to help you.
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PLEASE NOTE - THE BELOW PART OF THE LESSON IS ACTUALLY THE START OF THE NEXT UNIT. SEE NEXT UNIT IN THE NEW TAB ABOVE.
7. “The Dictators” 20th Century. Watch a film on Hitler and Mussolini. Students must take notes on both dictators. Hitler and Mussolini and their rise to power. They will use these notes and their textbooks to research and write the assignment. 8. Watch video on "Productivity" to help students understand how to be more productive: -Focus on one task -Start, just start! -Make goals; get an action plan in mind. 9. Work on Parody Assignment. 3 days. - SEE NEXT TAB on HITLER AND MUSSOLINI 10. Quiz on _____________________ on the 1930s and America. See below for an answer key to the FDR Booklet |
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