1. Magazine Cover- The Great Depression
You will create a magazine cover featuring The Great Depression
Follow the directions below to complete the activity.
Open up the site bighugelabs.com/magazine.php
Begin by uploading the picture you created for your magazine saved in pictures.
Follow the prompts on the site. Words and prices used must be accurate for the time period.
Once the magazine is created, use the snipping tool.
To use the snipping tool, simply open the Snipping Tool from the Start Menu “All Programs” on desktop. Click on New- Select Rectangular Snip. Drag Cursor around area you wish to capture. The image will appear in Snipping Tool window. Go to Edit and then Copy. Open up a Word document and paste it in.
Once you have completed the task, save that document and submit it via to your teacher.
This task uses:
Place technology (app/software/web tool) and icon(s) here.
Common Core/NG Standard(s):
RI.6.7: Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g. visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Pam
School: SJ Welsh Middle
Grade Level/Subject: 6th grade ELA
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation: checklist for completion
Prerequisites for students: students must have background knowledge on The Great Depression