The Great Depression vs. The Corona-Virus: Compare and Contrasts
Students will analyze the social, political, and economic impacts of The Corona-Virus compared to that of The Great Depression.
Crystal M Chambers, M Ed.
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4.8
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass 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 topics shall be compared and contrasted: 1. The social impact of The Great Depression (non-quarantine) vs. the Corona-virus (focused quarantine) 2. The economic downturn of the stock market: GD vs Corona-virus, and, 3. The federal government's response to The Great Depression vs.The Corona-virus ( i.e. The GD New Deal vs currently proposed federal response to Corona-virus). Teacher will provide optional articles that students may choose from. Students are, strongly advised to bring information relevant to their curiosity and experiences in the above three (3) mentioned topics. To conclude the class, students have the opportunity to create journal entries ( a future primary resource!) based on discussions, and their forecast on the social, economic and political futures of United States--post Corona-virus.
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents are welcomed to check appropriateness of child's current event-- related to the corona virus and/or The Great Depression-- prior to class.
Supply List
In 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."
Early Center for Teacher ExcellenceExternal Resources
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
Joined September, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$25
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 67 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-7 learners per class
