National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath": Verbal Pictures
In this lesson plan, students will consider "John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath": Verbal Pictures. The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: The Grapes of Wrath
A Library of Congress instructional activity on "The Grapes of Wrath," through which young scholars discover how cultural artifacts from the book support its themes and see connections "between the social, cultural, and literary contexts...
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Droughts
Provides a definition of a drought while exploring types, causes and effects, economic, environmental, and social impact, and how to manage one.
HyperHistory Online
Hyperhistory.com: Timelines of the Great Depression
Peruse this timeline of the Great Depression and gather information about this era in United States History. Short, interesting paragraphs summarize U.S. and world events with an emphasis on economic issues.
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: The Grapes of Wrath
A brief summary of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. Does not include an on-line text of the work but does provide links to informational websites.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: America in the 1930s: Great Depression
This history of the Great Depression looks at its effect on American citizens, including the changes to women's societal roles. Includes photographs.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Social and Cultural Effects of the Depression
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.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Works Progress Administration (Wpa)
A great summary of the Works Progress Administration, its goals, and the support it gave ordinary workers as well as artists, writers, and musicians.