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Curated OER

The Roaring 20s

For Teachers 7th - 8th
America during the 1920s was quite an interesting place! Bring the jazz, poverty, consumer excess, culture, and politics to life with this presentation. Primary source images, excellent descriptive text, and a wide span of topics are...
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Activity
Digital History

Digital History: Avant Garde

For Students 9th - 10th
Synopsis of the huge cultural shifts that occurred in America in the 1920s in art, music, literature, and among intelligentsia.
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Unit Plan
Digital History

Digital History: Overview of the 1920s

For Students 9th - 10th
Original documents, a timeline, biographies, pictures, and videos cover historical and cultural events of the 1920s.
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Article
Other

Charlie Chaplin: Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with his childhood debut as a professional dancer, track Chaplin's life and accomplishments through this comprehensive biography and photo gallery. Links to video excerpts from many of Chaplin's films.
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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Teachers: Recreation Yesterday and Today

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Primary texts from the 1920s and 1930s launch an exploration of entertainment and recreation popular during that time in America's history. Students will research rural and nationwide experiences from this time and, in turn, make...
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Other

Victoriana Magazine: 1920s Fashion & Vintage Clothing

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore 1920s fashion with advice on how to dress for a variety of social situations for both men and women.