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What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	History
What topic	The great depression
What length (min)	85
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Include homework
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Any other preferences	create 4 days lesson plan for this topic and include 2 sgort check for understandings and 1 formal assessment

Lesson Plan: The Great Depression

Overview

This lesson plan is designed for seventh graders to explore the causes, impacts, and responses to the Great Depression in American history. The plan spans four days, totaling 85 minutes for each day. Lessons will incorporate direct instruction, group discussions, and multimedia resources, leading to a deeper understanding of the Great Depression and its significance.

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Day 1: Introduction to the Great Depression

Objectives

• Understand the definition and time frame of the Great Depression.
• Identify key causes and events that led to the economic downturn.

Activities

1. Direct Instruction (20 minutes):

   • Introduce the Great Depression, focusing on its timeline (1929-1939) and major causes, including stock market crash, bank failures, and drought.

2. Group Discussion (15 minutes):

   • Divide students into small groups to discuss the economic concepts of overproduction and underconsumption.

3. Multimedia Presentation (20 minutes):

   • Show a short video summarizing the Great Depression.

4. Check for Understanding (5 minutes):

   • Pose the question: "What were two major causes of the Great Depression?" Have students discuss in pairs.

Closing

• Review key points and answer any lingering questions.

{The image of a 1930s stock market trading floor filled with worried traders and ticker tape machines.}

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Day 2: The Impact of the Great Depression

Objectives

• Examine the social and cultural impacts of the Great Depression on American society.

Activities

1. Lecture (15 minutes):

   • Discuss how the Depression affected daily lives, including unemployment, migration (Dust Bowl), and the rise of Breadlines.

2. Case Study Activity (25 minutes):

   • Explore the experiences of families during this time. Each group will read a different primary source.

3. Interactive Timeline (25 minutes):

   • Create a timeline on chart paper that illustrates key events and milestones related to the Great Depression.

4. Check for Understanding (5 minutes):

   • Ask: "How did the Great Depression impact families differently than individuals?"

Closing

• Summarize the day’s findings and prepare for the next lesson.

{The image of a long line of people waiting for food at a breadline during the Great Depression.}

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Day 3: Government Responses to the Great Depression

Objectives

• Identify and analyze the various government responses to the Great Depression, including the New Deal.

Activities

1. Lecture (20 minutes):

   • Introduce President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives.

2. Group Work (30 minutes):

   • Identify and discuss different New Deal programs (e.g., CCC, WPA, Social Security) and their purposes. Each group presents their findings.

3. Art Activity (20 minutes):

   • Students create a poster illustrating a New Deal program with a brief description.

4. Check for Understanding (5 minutes):

   • Pose the question: "What was the purpose of the New Deal, and who did it aim to help?"

Closing

• Discuss as a class the effectiveness of the New Deal programs.

{The image of a WPA worker constructing a building, showcasing a Public Works project initiated by the New Deal.}

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Day 4: Formal Assessment and Reflection

Objectives

• Assess overall comprehension of the Great Depression and its key elements.

Activities

1. Formal Assessment (30 minutes):

   • Administer a quiz that includes multiple-choice and short-answer questions covering causes, impacts, and government responses.

2. Reflection Activity (20 minutes):

   • In pairs, students will discuss what they learned and how the Great Depression relates to current economic issues.

3. Class discussion (15 minutes):

   • Share insights and how the Great Depression resonates in today’s context.

Closing

• Review correct answers from the quiz and clarify any misunderstandings.

{The image of students taking a quiz in a classroom setting, focused on their work.}

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Summary

This four-day lesson plan effectively engages seventh graders with the historical context of the Great Depression through various instructional strategies, including direct instruction, group discussions, multimedia resources, and creative activities. It allows students to explore important themes and reflect on historical events that shaped modern America.