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The Great Depression Lesson PlanThe Great Depression Lesson Plan
Publisher
Carolina K-12
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8th
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Social Studies & History
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1 hr 30 mins
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The Great Depression

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From Black Tuesday to Hoovervilles and the Dust Bowl, here is a resource that offers a comprehensive overview of the Great Depression. It includes a detailed PowerPoint presentation and guided notes template, activities for analyzing images from the Great Depression, and additional handouts and materials.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the great depression, black tuesday, the new deal, the stock market crash of 1929

Additional Tags

stock on margin, black thursday, social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Post the lesson's essential questions; review them at the start and end of the lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Some references are made to North Carolina but can be adapted for any state

Pros

  • Draws parallels to the 2008-2009 financial crisis
  • The presentation is very well organized and designed

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Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3

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