The Great Depression vs. The Corona-Virus: Compare and Contrasts

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The Great Depression vs. The Corona-Virus: Compare and Contrasts

Crystal M Chambers, M Ed.

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(91)

Students will analyze the social, political, and economic impacts of The Corona-Virus compared to that of The Great Depression.

Class Experience

Students will learn through broadcast media, social media,and the sharing of personal experiences the effects of the Corona-Virus in comparison to The Great Depression (GD), on everyday life (social), the federal, state and local responses (political), and the downward spiral of the stock market (economic).  This class WILL NOT focus on the medical or scientific presumptions.

TOPICS!
Through open reporting and presentations of information obtained by the student and teacher, the following...

Students will learn what effects of Corona-Virus are similar and different to the effects of the The Great Depression on the United States.  Students will learn that their direct and in-direct participation in the Corona-Virus is valued as a primary source.

Corona-Virus vs. The Great Depression is offered because as a retired History Teacher, I see an opportunity to teach students the skill of connecting past history to current events. This is an opportunity to bring "History Alive."  Much of what is currently going on with the Corona-Virus: rationing of food, closing of  businesses... occurred during The Great Depression. While students are out of school this is a golden opportunity for them to return well studied and versed on the responsibility of being citizens and the lesson that history can and may, in fact, repeat itself at any given time.

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0In addition to the website articles provided, A one page  Rules of Discussion shall be provided at the beginning of each class 

Sample Ground Rules for Discussions
" Listen actively and attentively.
o Ask for clarification if you are confused.
o Do not interrupt one another.
o Challenge one another, but do so respectfully.
o Critique ideas, not people.
o Do not offer opinions without supporting evidence.
o Avoid put-downs (even humorous ones).
o Take responsibility for the quality of the discussion.
o Build on one another’s comments; work toward shared understanding.
o Always have your book/readings in front of you.
o Do not monopolize discussion.
o Speak from your own experience, without generalizing.
o If you are offended by anything said during discussion, acknowledge it immediately.
o Consider anything that is said in class strictly confidential."    
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In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:Forbes: Market Crashes Compared
Fortune: Will Corona-Virus cause a Recession
Politico:  How will we change Socially from the Corona Virus?
NY Times: Social Impact of Corona-Virus 
Washington Post: Grandparents React
How to Talk to KIds about Corona-Virus
Social Impact of Great Depression
Digital HIstory: Children and The Great Depression
Another Great Depression?
National Review: HoSample Ground Rules for Discussions o Listen actively and attentively. o Ask for clarification if you are confused. o Do not interrupt one another. o Challenge one another, but do so respectfully. o Critique ideas, not people. o Do not offer opinions without supporting evidence. o Avoid put-downs (even humorous ones). o Take responsibility for the quality of the discussion. o Build on one another’s comments; work toward shared understanding. o Always have your book/readings in front of you. o Do not monopolize discussion. o Speak from your own experience, without generalizing. o If you are offended by anything said during discussion, acknowledge it immediately. o Consider anything that is said in class strictly confidentiaw Corona-Virus could change Politics
Politico: Fears mount as a Corona-virus induced Great Depression looms
New Deal Programs

Parents are welcomed to  check appropriateness of child's current event-- related to the corona virus and/or The Great Depression-- prior to class.

Meet the teacher

Crystal M Chambers, M Ed.

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(91)

Hi!  My name is Ms. Chambers.  I have been teaching American and World  History for the past eighteen years.  I also teach an essential Life Skills -like Cursive Writing.

Credentials:  Master in Education Degree in Social Studies and Social...