New Deal programs are the focus of an activity that prompts middle and high schoolers to consider the end of the Great Depression. Groups examine primary source materials to gain an understanding of how these programs were implemented in Alabama.

Concepts

the new deal, the great depression

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups investigate the implementation of New Deal programs in their state

Classroom Considerations

• The focus of the resource is on implementation of New Deal programs in Alabama

Pros

• The five-page resource includes background information for instructors, a step-by-step plan, links to the required primary source documents, a poster assignment, and a rubric

Cons

• The activity assumes that class members have experience analyzing primary source documents

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.11-12.1