Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Tuesday 2/13

New Deal Program Partner Presentations (NDPPP)

Today (Tuesday) is your first day of research. You'll want to start by clicking the link below, finding your New Deal program you were assigned. Read through the summary given, and if your act has additional links listed at the bottom under "Sources," you should also take a look at those ones before moving on to independent research. You should be taking notes (paper or digital) and talking through the sources/information with your partner as you go.
Homework: Find 3-5 new sources to help support your investigation into this program

Wednesday: Considering specific questions and beginning to determine what is most important and should be included in your presentation. Finding sources if necessary.
Homework: Beginning your visuals

Thursday: Planning out your presentation. Completing visual / creating carsd
Homework: Rehearsing.

Friyay: Presentations and completing notecatcher.


New Deal Programs (<- this is a link)

Public Works Administration (Rebecca & John) (Cheyenne & Raven)
Securities Exchange Act (Isaiah & William) (Thea & Steven P)
Indian Reorganization Act (Destiny & Andru)
(Jahlina Marcus)Tennessee Valley Authority (Phillip & Christian) (Daniel L & Ruth)
Civilian Conservation Corps (Jaylene & Yazlynn) (Tamia & Michael)
Federal Emergency Relief Act (Nathan)
Social Security Act (Ian & Daniel) (Riah & Kyrali)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Josh & Joseph)
Glass-Steagall Banking Act (Mark & Ernie)
Federal Emergency Relief Administration (Nathan & Khassad) (Demetri & Leo) (Kaeli & Steven) (Ijah Cheyenne)
Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration (PRRA) (1935) (S.Alexander) 
(Estefania Delphine)Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) (Anthony & Gabby)
National Industrial Recovery Act (NRA)
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
National Housing Act  (Tiana & Jaykwon)
Farm Credit Act 
Federal Project Number One (Federal One) (Roderick & Eddie)(Bridget Nate)
National Youth Administration (NYA) (Marc & Da-sha, Tahje)
US Armed Forces and National Defense Industries (Tatiana & James)(Lexie Mahrosha)
Homeowners Loan Act (Janell & Deshaun)
Civil Aeronautics Act (Desiree Riley)
Federal Arts Project  (Kailey Adam)
Virgins Islands Company (Barrett Delbert)
Emergency Banking Relief Act (Dejah Victoria)
Gold Reserve Act (Veenceeenteeee Makayla)
Treasury Relief Art Project (Michaela Haley)




Presentation Expectations
Honors: 1 to 2 minutes
CP: 2 to 4 minutes

Requirements
[  ] Both partners contribute in an equitable way
[  ] Visual (Powerpoint / Prezi / Google Slides) 5 - 8 slides + "cover" slide
[  ] Notecards to provide talking points / guide presentation (you should not be reading off slides)
[  ] Includes historical photos and bulleted information
[  ] Includes WHEN the program was in place, and what impact it has today (or if it is still around  
     today)
[  ] includes the PURPOSE of the program - why did this program exist? Was it for relief, recovery, 
     or reform?
[  ] Was there any controversy over this program? (like: were a lot of people for or against it at any 
     given time? Was there any legal challenge to it, like in the Supreme Court?)
[  ] If relief, who benefited from this program and what did they get? For how long? 
[  ] If recovery, what specifically was being "fixed"?
[  ] If reform, did how long did the reforms implemented last? Are they still in place? Are they any 
     different now than they were then?
[  ] Did this program achieve its goals? Why or why not? What obstacles did the program face?
[  ] Who were the key people involved in this program?
[  ] What LOCAL connections can you find with this program? Was it in Massachusetts? Western
     Mass? Springfield?
[  ] Should use at least 5 strong sources (source slide at end of presentation)

Grading: 
Learning Target 1: I can assess the social, political, economic and military conflicts that faced "the Greatest Generation."
ST1: I can analyze a complex text (RESEARCH)
ST3: I can clearly convey information and ideas through effective organization (PRESENTATION)
ST4: I can produce clear and coherent writing (VISUAL)


Monday 4/6

Current assignments will now be posted HERE for all classes  (NEW LINK) All courses will be tracking assignment completion as either "...