1. Aim: How did economic depression impact the entire world?
Do Now:
If your parent lost their job, how would that affect you & your family?

5. Worldwide Depression Vocabulary
Depression – a period of sharp decline in the economy
Inflation – an increase in prices & a sharp decline in the purchasing power of money
Capital – money used for investment
Self-sufficient – able to provide for oneself without help from others

6. Task # 1 Read the handout – Economic Depression & its consequences
Underline or highlight the important info
Use the Topic Sentence organizer.
Answer questions 1 – 4 using FULL SENTENCES

7. F.S.Q. – in your notebooks
Write a short story, poem, or wrap song (keep it clean) about a family affected by the Great Depression.
How is the depression affecting their home life?
How does the family feel about what is happening to them?
Has the family lost their home?
Is the family hungry?
Does the family have any hope for the future?