Herbert Hoover: Iowa Farm Boy an World Humanitarian

In this President Herbert Hoover worksheet, students read a 4 page article on the history of Hoover's life and presidency and then answer 10 true and false questions.

Discover how President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to alleviate hardships of the Great Depression by analyzing the words of his inaugural address and exploring the various New Deal programs he would later implement.

The Great Depression does not fit into a simplistic narrative. This video introduces learners to the complicated and complex nature of this historical event in the United States with a heavy emphasis on the progression of economic...

Here’s an activity that asks class members to synthesize and apply what they have learned of the stock market crash and of the political philosophies of Herbert Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In the first part of the exercise,...

Shanty towns made by Dust Bowl migrants were called Hoovervilles for a reason. Examine the policies Herbert Hoover put in place to help victims of the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. You'll find he didn't do much and the result was...

High schoolers examine the problems that the Great Depression presented for Americans. In this historical perspectives lesson, students analyze problems presented to them and then brainstorm solutions. High schoolers compose letters to...

Students practice their reading comprehension skills by reading an article about Herbert Hoover. They answer questions to test for comprehension.

Students identify how the Great Depression affected various groups in society. They propose solutions for some of those problems. Students comprehend the general political philosophies of Herbert Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt and...

Students research Herbert Hoover's early years and relate events in his life to later actions and policies as President. They identify ways they can display acts of citizenship.

Kids read all about the family farm. They complete three activities to get a better understanding of the economics associated with the family farm. They'll complete a WebQuest, examine a farm in crisis, and investigate how a family farm...