Life in the Great Depression Project
FIRST! Finish the outline and have it approved by the teacher. This outline counts 8 points towards your final
grade on this project. Be sure to incorporate any feedback that your teacher gives you into your final product.
SECOND! Choose the kind of product you want to make (circle one).
Letter
Many people wrote to FDR and
Eleanor Roosevelt about their
troubles during the Great
Depression. You’re tasked to do the
same! Take on a role and write
specifically about how you want the
government to help you with your
problems.
Children’s Book
Create a tool to help educate
people about the Great
Depression. Make a kidfriendly resource to tell the
story of someone’s struggles
back in the 1930s. You must
create a narrative as well as
illustrate your storybook.
Other
If you have another idea, describe it
here and have it approved by your
teacher:
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THIRD! Create your product incorporating ALL details from the outline and ALL feedback that your teacher
gave you on your outline.
RUBRIC:
Life During the Great Depression Outline
Directions: Complete the below outline BEFORE starting your project. (1 point for each detail)
Role: ____________________ (Pick from Farmer, Factory Business Owner, Child)
1. Life before the Great Depression (must include at least two details from the Roaring 20’s)
a.
b.
c. (optional)
2. How did their life change? (must include at least two causes of the Great Depression, and how they
impacted you)
a.
b.
c. (optional)
3. What was your daily life like during the Great Depression? (two specific details)
a.
b.
.
c. (optional)
4. How did the New Deal impact you? (must include at least two specific details/programs from the New
Deal)
a.
b.
c. (optional)
Total Points: __________/8