What Was the Great Depression?
by Janet Pascal
$5.99
What Was the Great Depression? by Janet Pascal teaches young readers about resilience, resourcefulness, and the importance of community during difficult times. Through clear explanations and engaging stories, it explores how individuals and families navigated one of history’s toughest economic challenges. The book encourages empathy and critical thinking about the struggles and solutions of the past. It inspires readers to appreciate perseverance and the power of working together in tough circumstances.
What Was the Great Depression? creates an interdisciplinary social studies tie-in for our homeschool language arts curriculum. Here are a few activities where this book is utilized:
- Historical Context and Analysis: Students explore the causes and effects of the Great Depression and compare it with current economic challenges.
- Creative Writing and Reflective Assignments: Inspired by personal accounts from the era, students will compose diaries, letters, and narratives from the perspective of individuals from varied backgrounds during the Depression.
- Economic Studies: The book introduces key economic concepts like the stock market crash, bank failures, and the New Deal. Through discussions, projects, and simulations, students explore economic theory and government responses to crises in an engaging, practical way.
- Social Studies Integration: By examining the social implications of the Great Depression, including migration, the Dust Bowl, and changes in family dynamics, students gain a holistic view of the period.
Sku #: 2058
ISBN: 978-0448484273
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