THE GREAT DEPRESSIONToday’s Episode: Why Is Everyone So Sad?Learning Target 1: Gov’t Policy prior to the Great Depression

What do you know about the Great Depression?

The Great Depression was 80 years ago. Why is it in the news today?

Today’s world…

Take out whatever you’ll be using for notesWrite the following:

Unit: Great DepressionLT 1: Gov’t Policy prior to the

Depression9/5 (optional)What is a Recession?

Handout questions1. What is a recession? What factors

does it include? Recede: to go backwards

2. How is a depression different from a recession?

How does a recession occur? Use paragraph two to create a chart that

shows how a recession can occur AND become a cycle (this second part might take some thought)

Write title at the top: “How a Recession Occurs”

Start with a good economy and go from there (hint: two arrows should split off)

THE GREAT DEPRESSIONToday’s Episode: So How Bad Is It Really Right Now?LT 1: Gov’t Policy prior to the Great Depression

Warm-Up: Answer the following by discussing w/the person next to youUse your notes if you don’t know the

correct answer.1. Define recession in three words or

less.2. What are three things that typically

occur during a recession?3. How is a recession different from a

depression?

1. T/F: We are currently in a recession2. Use the root word of recession to

explain what it is

Warm-up: Discuss with the person closest to you

Use the “Did The Great Recession Bring Back The 1930s?” article to complete the following in your notes section w/the heading: LT 1, Great Recession vs. Great Depression1. In your own words, what is the Great

Recession?2. What do you think a gov’t-funded

safety net is?3. Using the paragraphs on the back

(NOT the chart), write two ways in which the Great Recession and Great Depression are different.

4. Choosing ONLY from the chart at the end, explain which thing surprised or interested you the most and why.

Taking the comparisons further...http://www.paydayloan.co.uk/images/infographics/payday-recession-depression-975.png

Job losses: Great Depression vs. Great Recession

1. Share two things you learned today with the person closest to you

2. Agree on one question you have about what we covered whether you’re unclear on something or just want to know more

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