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Explore the struggles of the Dust Bowl with this no-prep Dust Bowl lesson plan for US History students designed for grades 7-12. Engaging and content-rich, this no-prep resource provides everything needed to effectively teach this significant part of the Great Depression.

Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):

• Visually Engaging Presentation: 13 PowerPoint slides to guide content delivery
• Guided Notes: Fill-in-the-blank notes to reinforce key concepts
• Teacher’s Guide to Guided Notes: Completed version for easy reference
• Student Quiz: 4 multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension
• Teacher Answer Key: Ensure quick and accurate grading

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Topics Covered:

• Definition and geographic location of the Dust Bowl
• Causes: unwise farming techniques, overplowing, lack of crop rotation, and severe drought
• Devastating effects of dust storms on farmland and daily life
• Economic impact: farm foreclosures and financial hardships
• The Dust Bowl Migration: hardships faced by migrants, government refugee camps, and lack of jobs and housing
• The atmosphere of desperation and struggle during this era

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Slides/Pages: 17 total (13 slides, 4 pages)

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Why Teachers Love This Dust Bowl Lesson Plan:

• Content-rich: Offers in-depth detail on the background, course and impacts of the Dust Bowl.
• Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
• Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
• Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.

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51ºÚÁÏ & Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.