Socials+11

=Socials 11=

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
===The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."===

6. De Bono Thinking - to be decided
= UNIT TEST - WED, OCT.19 = =Study Notes: Most Important points to remember!=

- In 1925, the government eased up restrictions to increase the population. They wanted mostly "whites" from Europe.
=The Depression and the Current State of the Economy= = __Test, Mon, Oct. 31__ = =Review through the Six Thinking Hats= ====Using Edward De bono's Six Thinking Hats, your team will answer the following questions below the six thinking hat explanation.====

====Six Thinking Hats is a simple, effective // [|parallel thinking process] // that helps people be more productive, focused, and mindfully involved. And once learned, the tools can be applied immediately!====

====You can learn how to separate thinking into six clear functions and roles. Each thinking role is identified with a colored symbolic "thinking hat." By mentally wearing and switching "hats," you can easily focus or redirect thoughts, the conversation, or the meeting.====


 * || [[image:http://www.debonogroup.com/images/hat_white.gif caption="white hat"]] ||
 * white hat ||  || ====The White Hat calls for information known or needed. "The facts, just the facts."==== ||
 * || [[image:http://www.debonogroup.com/images/hat_yellow.gif caption="yellow hat"]] ||
 * yellow hat ||  || ====The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism. Under this hat you explore the positives and probe for value and benefit.==== ||
 * || [[image:http://www.debonogroup.com/images/hat_black.gif caption="black hat"]] ||
 * black hat ||  || ====The Black Hat is judgment - the devil's advocate or why something may not work. Spot the difficulties and dangers; where things might go wrong. Probably the most powerful and useful of the Hats but a problem if overused.==== ||
 * || [[image:http://www.debonogroup.com/images/hat_red.gif caption="red hat"]] ||
 * red hat ||  || ====The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and intuition. When using this hat you can express emotions and feelings and share fears, likes, dislikes, loves, and hates.==== ||
 * || [[image:http://www.debonogroup.com/images/hat_green.gif caption="green hat"]] ||
 * green hat ||  || ====The Green Hat focuses on creativity; the possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas. It's an opportunity to express new concepts and new perceptions.==== ||
 * || [[image:http://www.debonogroup.com/images/hat_blue.gif caption="blue hat"]] ||
 * blue hat ||  || ====The Blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process. It's the control mechanism that ensures the Six Thinking Hats guidelines are observed.==== ||

**White hat:**
====What are the facts of a depression? What happens to an economy during a depression? What was the depression like for people in the 1930s (give facts only!).====

**Yellow Hat:**
====What can you do to protect yourself from an economic depression? Based on what you learned from the depression, what benefits are you going to bring to the economy in order to get a job after you leave high school? How are you going to find meaningful employment?====

**Green Hat:**
====Write down all ideas you have about how the economy works (think terms we studied!). What is the most important thing you have learned about the depression in the 1930s and how do you think that knowledge is going to help you? What new perception do you have of how your future looks?====

**Black Hat:**
====What were the specific causes of the depression in the 1930s? What are the specific causes of the current economic malaise? How did people respond then and how are people responding now? What mistakes were made? And now? What are the dangers of a Great Depression?====

**Red Hat:**
====Write down the emotions you feel with the images you have seen about the depression. Does anything make you angry, scared or sad?====