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Migrant Mother Photograph

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A picture often has hidden stories to tell. Looking at the iconic Migrant Mother photography by Dorothy Lange, individuals examine the human toll of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression at large. Other documents, including a statement from the photographer herself, help class members examine the wider context of the image and the usefulness of studying historical images.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
the great depression, migrant workers, the dust bowl, the 1930s, franklin d. roosevelt, the presidency of franklin d. roosevelt, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, american history
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use pictures and the PowerPoint to stimulate a discussion about the importance of primary source images
Classroom Considerations
  • Teachers need a Stanford History Education Group account to access materials
  • Pupils may need some background on the Great Depression to understand the photo's context
Pros
  • Supportive documents are appropriately edited for classroom use
  • Scaffolded activities build analytical skills and offer extension options
Cons
  • None