School in the Great Depression

by Kerry A. Graves

Overview

Addresses social and economic life during the 1930s. Discusses the Great Depression’s effect on children and families. Includes an activity to connect today’s reader with the past.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515721024
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	It's Back to School ... Way Back!
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	850L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 From the Roaring '20s to the Great Depression 4

Chapter 2 Schools During the Great Depression 10

Chapter 3 City Schools 14

Chapter 4 Dust Bowl Schools 18

Chapter 5 New Deal Schools 24

Map 23

Project 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

Historical images and engaging text will help readers learn about history in a way that relates to them; Fun activities that kids can do at home help support an understanding of the text; Common Core discussion questions will build upon the understanding of the text; Infographics visually emphasize key points in the text