The Great Depression
Grade Four
Mr. Isaac
Annunciation Catholic Elementary
April 7th, 2003
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Introduction
The Great Depression was a time of great pain and suffering for the people of Alberta. Take a look into this most fascinating time and find out what it was like to live during the “Dirty Thirties.”
Task
You are to research The Great Depression in Alberta and then present your information in brochure form. Your brochure is to be done on your own. Each student is to complete a brochure.
Process
- Answer the following questions within your brochure using a paragraph for each.
- In a paragraph, tell what The Great Depression was?
- What were two causes of The Great Depression?
- Tell two ways the Great Depression affected people’s daily lives in Alberta?
- Write two reasons why the farmers in Alberta could not grow their crops well during The Great Depression?
- What years did The Great Depression take place?
- How was The Great Depression different in Alberta as compared to the rest of Canada?
· Write two differences and two similarities
- Include in your brochure at least four pictures from The great depression
Resources
- Ordinary People- Social Studies Textbook
- British Columbia's experience
- What was the Depression
- Stories from people
- Effects of the Depression
- Cause of the Depression
- Alberta's Situation
Evaluation
Conclusion
Would you have wanted to live during The Great Depression? Why or why not? Write your answer using three or more reasons as to why you feel the way you do.
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