Bud, Not Buddy Lesson Plan

What is the Great Depression?

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will be able to understand the historical context of the story.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.8

Structure:

Students should work in groups of 2-4 to research the Great Depression. They should use computers for their research. They might start with these sites:

https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_1900s/great_depression.php

https://greatdepression.mrdonn.org/

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Great-Depression/353208

After roughly 45 minutes to research, students should work in their groups to create a timeline of the Great Depression's most...