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Worksheet
Eastland FFA

Grapes of Wrath Movie Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
John Ford's 1940 film version of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath is the subject of a 23-question worksheet designed to accompany a viewing of the film. The questions not only focus viewers on events, but also ask them to make...
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PPT
Curated OER

The Dust Bowl: An Economic and Environmental American Tragedy

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Many of us focus on the causes and effects of the Dust Bowl as it relates to people. Why not shift the focus of cause and effects to how the Dust Bowl affected the environment. Here is a different take on the tried-and-true Dust Bowl...
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: The Great Depression 1929 1932: The Depths of the Great Depression

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines the challenges faced by the average American, by African Americans, and by farmers on the Great Plains during the Great Depression, and the government's response or lack thereof.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Social and Cultural Effects of the Depression

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about how the fabric of the nation was changed during the Great Depression. See how the institutions of life--marriage, birth rates, education, public health--all saw disruption because of the compromised economy.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: The Dust Bowl

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a flipchart covering the Dust Bowl of the Midwest in the 1930's. It includes various pictures of the dust, Okies, and migrant workers.