What Really Caused the Great Depression? Group Activity
Part 1: Vocab activity 1. Divide class into 8 groups. 2. Each group will receive 2 notecards with a vocabulary word at the top. 3. In your groups discuss the meaning of the word. On the notecard do the following: - Write a definition (own words) - Use the word in a sentence - Add a colored picture/symbol (Visualize) 4. Share. Everyone will need to write the terms and definitions in their notebooks as groups share.
Vocabulary Words Expenditures 8. Collateral Standard of Living 9. Commercial Suspend 10. Residential Fixed Rate 11. Income Mortgage 12. Goods and Services Interest Rate 13. Budget Revenue
Part 2: Scenarios 1. Each group will receive a scenario of a worker during the Depression. Read it together. Each group will then get a budget worksheet. Complete the 1928 calculations. Read the scenario again and complete the 1933 calculations. 4. Discuss and complete the 4 questions at the bottom of the worksheet.