The Roar of the Twenties; The Crash of the Thirties

In this 20th century history worksheet, students read 12 statements and determine whether each of them describes 1920s America or the Great Depression.

If you really want to cover the flavor of the Roaring Twenties, use this presentation. The 1920s are categorized into politics, culture, music, policy, and social issues that divided the nation. Each main header contains several...

Eighth graders view a section of the A & E Special: Prohibition, Thirteen Years that Changed America, focusing on the music, clothing and dance crazes of the 1920's. They also read Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr.

Any resource capable of serving two purposes is a good resource, in my opinion. Not only will learners be able to follow lecture and discuss the causes and effects of the Great Depression, they'll also use their critical thinking skills....