Peer Critique

Friday and Monday, our students peer critiqued their Great Depression journal entries. The following slides explain the process we used in class.

The Great Depression Journals

The Great Depression Photos

Choose from one of the following photos for your Great Depression journal entry. Click here.

Identifying Primary & Secondary Sources (Extra Practice)

Are you still trying to hit the learning target: I can identify primary and secondary sources?

• Keep practicing and you'll get it! Follow these three steps.
• Please complete this no later than the end of the school day on Wednesday, September 24

Step 1
Watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqXHO7bTPnw

Still not clear? Try this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcRBXz5MPPQ

Step 2
Practice identifying primary and secondary sources on this webpage: http://www.historyonthenet.com/lessons/sources/primarysecondary.htm
Note: Make sure to click NEXT at the bottom of the page to reveal the answers.

Step 3
Take the quiz. If you score a 9 or 10, you hit the target. If you score lower, you need further practice.
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4928182.html

Great Depression Vocabulary Notes

Lesson #7: Using Primary & Secondary Sources To Learn About The Great Depression

Today's exit ticket is this online quiz. You will be presented with 10 sources. Determine if they are "primary" or "secondary." Click on the link below and enter your first and last name.
Primary & Secondary Sources Quiz

Unemployed workers stand in lines to receive free bread during
the Great Depression. This photo is an example of a primary source.

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