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Which subject	History
What topic	Swing Jazz, Federal Art Program, Talkies and the Great Depression
What length (min)	45
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	5
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Swing Jazz, Federal Art Program, Talkies, and the Great Depression

Subject

History

Grade/Age Group

Middle School to High School (Grades 6-12)

Duration

45 minutes

Class Size

5 students

Objectives

• Knowledge: Understand the cultural impact of Swing Jazz during the Great Depression.
• Analysis: Analyze how the Federal Art Program influenced American art and culture.
• Evaluation: Discuss the role of talkies in transforming the film industry during the 1930s.
• Synthesis: Connect the themes of art, music, and film in the context of the Great Depression.

Materials

• Projector and screen
• PowerPoint presentation on Swing Jazz, Federal Art Program, and Talkies
• Audio clips of Swing Jazz music
• Short video clips of 1930s talkies
• Copies of articles and primary source documents
• Whiteboard and markers

National Curriculum Standards

This lesson aligns with the U.S. History Standards, specifically focusing on cultural developments during the Great Depression.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Brief overview of the Great Depression and its cultural context. Introduce key terms: Swing Jazz, Federal Art Program, and Talkies.
2	Swing Jazz Overview	10 minutes	Play audio clips of Swing Jazz. Discuss the origins, key artists, and its significance during the 1930s.
3	Federal Art Program Discussion	10 minutes	Present information on the Federal Art Program, its goals, and its impact on American art. Show examples of artwork produced.
4	The Era of Talkies	10 minutes	Play short video clips demonstrating early talkies. Discuss how technology affected storytelling in film.
5	Group Discussion	5 minutes	Facilitate a group discussion to draw connections between Swing Jazz, the Federal Art Program, and Talkies.
6	Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment	5 minutes	Summarize key points. Assign a short reflection paper on how one of these elements influenced American culture during the Great Depression.

Homework

Students will write a one-page reflection on how either Swing Jazz, the Federal Art Program, or Talkies influenced American culture during the Great Depression. The paper should be handed in on the next class day. Homework will be checked for completion and understanding, without requiring students to present it in front of the class.

Assessment

Student understanding will be evaluated through participation in discussions and the quality of their homework reflections.

Accommodations

• Offer additional time for students who may need it.
• Provide visual aids and simplified texts for English language learners.
• Allow greater flexibility in homework submissions for students with varying needs.

Lesson script