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Curated OER

History Matters: Movie Going in the 1920s

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of a research study performed in the 1920s, individuals were asked to write about their experiences with movie-going. This is an excerpt from that study by a high school girl, who tells about what the movies mean to her.
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.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the history of the Prohibition Era in the United States, how it started, the problems it caused, and how it ended.
Activity
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief description of the events surrounding the 20's and the Great Depression in the United States.
Website
Other

The Costume Gallery: A Year in Fashion: 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
View ladies fashion from the flapper era. Some sections require a Library Card from The Costume Gallery.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The Jazz Age

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview with many interesting facts and information on the Jazz Age, a period in U.S. history associated with exuberance and the introduction of jazz music.
Activity
Other

Spirit of St. Louis

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers "general dimensions, specifications, weight characteristics, and man hours required to build the aircraft." Also gives individual thumbnail images "of the technical preparation of the airplane."