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Subject: History, Social Studies
Lesson Length: 45 - 90 mins
Topic: The Great Depression
Grade Level: 8
Standards:
H.9.0 Students understand that the Great Depression was a significant event in American history and life changed during this time period. (Taken from S.S. Standards Bozeman Public Schools)
Brief Description: Students will learn about the Great Depression and show their understanding of this economic downfall with comics.
Know Before You Start: Students should have some knowledge of the Great Depression before completing this activity.
Hook:
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Read the sample comic and Discuss the Great Depression. What were its causes? What were the effects?
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List student answers on the board.
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If time allows, have students conduct additional online research on its causes and effects. Add this additional research to the board.
Activity:
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Using the sample comic as a guide, have students create a comic of 10 or more panels to tell the story of the Great Depression and Black Tuesday.
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In the comic they should explain 4 causes of Black Tuesday with dialogue.
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Remind students to use backgrounds that are appropriate and add to the story being told.
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Grade on appropriateness of backgrounds chosen, use of expressions and dialogue.
Closure:
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Have students share their finished comics with a partner or with the whole class.
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Display printed comics on a classroom bulletin board… great for Open House!
Differentiation:
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Students can work independently, in groups, or with a partner.
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Allow students to use speech-to-text feature as needed.
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Provide printout of the sample comic for student reference.
Resources: Comic to print or display: Comic 1.
Suggested Content Pack(s):
Bud, Not Buddy
