Hard Times Slides
A visually engaging slide deck covering the impact of the Great Depression on Americans, including unemployment statistics, the reality of Hoovervilles, the Dust Bowl migration, and the contrasting political philosophies of Hoover and FDR. Quotes are now clearly attributed with names and dates.
Clashing Visions Worksheet
A primary source analysis worksheet comparing excerpts from Herbert Hoover and FDR, designed to help students analyze the contrasting philosophies of government relief during the Great Depression. Sources are now attributed with specific names and full dates.
Hard Times Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Hard Times' lesson, including lecture notes for the slide deck, pacing suggestions, an answer key for the worksheet, and differentiation strategies.
Hard Times Speaker Notes
A dedicated speaker notes document providing slide-by-side guidance, scripted prompts, and key emphasis points for the 'Hard Times' slide deck. It includes instructional cues and empathy-building strategies for the teacher. Revised for better page flow and polish.
Primary Source Registry
A structured primary source registry listing all historical documents, speeches, and accounts used in the lesson with full attributions, dates, and digital access links.
Clashing Visions Key
A detailed answer key and grading guide for the 'Clashing Visions' worksheet, providing sample student responses, key comparison points, and evaluation criteria for teachers.
Historical Visuals Guide
A curated list of iconic Great Depression photographs and visuals to accompany the lesson, including archival links to the Library of Congress and short context for each image.
