Dust Bowl or dust storm?

Veterans Day, November 11, 2015

I can't get the video to embed so watch the History Channel's great overview video here
http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-veterans-day/videos/bet-you-didnt-know-veterans-day
 

Stock Market Simulation WebQuest 2015

Use you Stock Market WebQuest worksheet to do the eTextbook goals, Stock Market activities on the Dow and NASDAQ, and then you can play the simulations.

Stock Market Simulation 1

This one is more complex and has a variety of scenarios. It also uses real company stock for examples.

How'd you do? Record your percent return on your worksheet.  Remember, you started with $15,000.  Also keep in mind that this is just a simulator--you'll never see returns like this in real life.

Stock Market Simulation 2?
If you still have time check out a Khan Academy simulation.  See me (or comment) if you find another one that you like too.

Bonus question:
Was the 1929 crash the biggest stock market crash in U.S. history? It depends on how you measure it. Check out more online if you have time.

Chapter 22 Sections 3 & 4 Quiz

Is now digital!
See me in class for a paper copy 
or click here for the quiz.  (link is only active during school)
Link expired.  See me in class.

Chapter 22 The Roaring Twenties WebQuest

After you've read the chapter and completed the Ch 22 worksheets, grab a WebQuest sheet.
After you do steps 1-3, you can make ten or more flashcards on Quizlet for a C grade or you can do a video project like the examples below for a B or A.  See me for help or suggestions. 
Here are some of the example videos that we've discussed in class.

1920s Dance, Animation, and Movies

Up for some dancing?  1920s movies.

Elmwood Park HS on CNN Student News

We are certainly jealous over here at Elm since the HS got a mention on CNN Student News roll call! Congrats EPHS.  It's our favorite class news source too.

Google Expeditions Visits Elm!

We we able to go on virtual filed trips using Google Cardboard yesterday.  Students got to experience a wide variety of subject related trips using Google Expeditions.  While this technology is still emerging, Elm students were exposed to the exciting virtual reality experience and the potential possibilities.  

Suffrage, 1919

10/14 & 10/15
We'll be discussing the Women's suffrage movement of the Progressive Era and completing a map and worksheet.

The Ch 19/4 notes are here.

Discussion slides are below.

Progressive Era DBQ Essay

 

To address content, writing, and the common core standards we will be using documents to support a five paragraph essay.  The task is to choose three worthy reforms from the Progressive Era and fund them with money given to you by your fictional aunt.  Examples and documents are used in class.  Reform causes include: deforestation/conservation, child labor, women's suffrage (right to vote), and food safety. 


Here is what your essay should look like:
I. Introduction: Background, question, and thesis
II. Body Paragraph: Problem #1, evidence and argument
III. Body Paragraph: Problem #2, evidence and argument
IV. Body Paragraph: Problem #3, evidence and argument
V. Conclusion: restate thesis, why you choose what you did
The outline can be viewed here.

Use your outline given in class. Type up your essay in Google Docs.  See the presentation below and your rubric for more info.  No using outside sources or copying, please!


   

   

When You Finish 

• Print your essay, fill out the rubric and staple it on top.  
• Next, start thinking about history fair topics by researching them online.  Look over the handout in class and check out the online resources by clicking here.