The Process of the

Great Depression Podcast

Theme: Presidential Decisions FDR vs. Hoover During the last 100 years, United States Presidents have made important decisions in an effort to solve crucial problems. How have those decisions affected everyday people?

Objective: Create a 30 - 60 second Infomercial Podcast Showcasing 1 Presidential Decision of either FDR or Hoover during the Great Depression that affected everyday people Click Here for a model of an Infomercial Podcast Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 1.) Select President 2.) Select Presidential Decision 3.) Research Presidential Decision 4.) Complete Inquiry Activity Due at the end of today! 5.) Research Characteristics of an Infomercial. Complete form due at the end of the day. 6.) Begin Script 7.) Complete Script due at the end of the day! 8.) Record and Edit Podcast. Finished Podcast due at the end of the day!

1.) Select a Great Depression President Hoover FDR

2.) Select a Presidental Decision made by your President that was discussed in class. Click Here for Suggested Topics

3.) Research your Presidential Decision! Complete the Inquiry Activity for your selected Presidential Decision. Click here for your Inquiry Activity * Inquiry Activity Form Needs to Be Completed for Final Grade

4.) What is an Infomercial? Determine the characteristics by completing the Infomercial Form. Click here for your Infomercial Form * Podcast needs to be completed in the Genera of Infomercial for Final Grade

5.) Now start to put it all together! Construct a script in the genera of a infomercial that sells your chosen political decision! Click here for a model of a Script * Script needs to be 1/2 page typed including 3 vocabulary words for Final Grade

6.) Record your podcast. Using your infomercial script, record yourself selling your presidential decision! Be sure to include historically accurate information, characteristics of an infomercial, and sound effects to sell sell sell! Click here for a rubric for your Podcast * Historically Accurate Information, Infomercial Genra, and Sound Effects must be included for Final Grade

Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5
1.) Select President 2.) Select Presidential Decision	3.) Research Presidential Decision 4.) Complete Inquiry Activity Due at the end of today!	5.) Research Characteristics of an Infomercial. Complete form due at the end of the day. 6.) Begin Script	7.) Complete Script due at the end of the day!	8.) Record and Edit Podcast. Finished Podcast due at the end of the day!