Overview of the Great Depression Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of the Great Depression in the inter-war years. They will develop an awareness of the key people, events, and concepts associated with this event. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, research, and video watching options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

Download
Great Depression Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete all the tables.

Download
Great Depression Research Worksheet.docx
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Option 3: Watch video


Step 1: Download a copy of the viewing questions worksheet:

Download
Great Depression Viewing Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by watching the documentary below:

Watch on YouTube


Test your learning



Extension activities



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