Lesson Plan

What Really Caused the Great Depression?

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Falling wages. Rising unemployment. Falling prices. Sound familiar? Young economists look at the role the US banking system had in causing the Great Depression.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Replace the lecture format with investigative reports by class members
Classroom Considerations
  • The third in a series of six lessons that examine the factors that resulted in the Great Depression
Pros
  • The 30-page packet includes a richly detailed plan, activities, discussion questions, and assessments
Cons
  • None
Common Core