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Grade Range: 6 - 11
Take a look at real Depression-era photos in color instead of the typical black and white from this period. Through the use of color transparencies, these photos, taken between 1939 and 1941, provide a contrast to the difficult life faced by many during this time. Scroll through to view the images and short descriptions, or change the view to watch as a slide show.
In the Classroom
Share these images and descriptions with students as part of your lessons on 20th century America. Have students choose an image as a creative writing prompt or as inspiration for further research. Share typical black and white Depression-era photos and these colorized images, then use an online tool such as Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram, <a href="/single.cfm?id=9413">reviewed here</a>, to compare and contrast differences including emotional reactions to images. Have students redefine their learning by creating timelines (with music, photos, videos, and more) using Timeline JS, <a href="/single.cfm?id=15321">reviewed here</a>, defining important 20th-century events. Use a site such as Radiooo, <a href="/single.cfm?id=18416">reviewed here</a>, to find music from any era in history.
At Home
Use this resource together to review and reinforce concepts about the Great Depression. Discuss this period with family members who were alive during this time.
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images, 20th century, 1900s, great depression,