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The Social Effects of the Great Depression

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Students explore U.S. history by listening to an economics lecture. In this Great Depression lesson, students read a letter written to the President during the worst economical disaster in U.S. history. Students answer study questions about the letter and listen to a lecture about the Great Depression in class.

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social behavior, economy activity, great depression effects, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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