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The DLMindex links to select collections of K-12 digital learning materials developed by UC Berkeley Interactive University Projects over the past five years. Each item contains descriptive metadata about the resource. Users can browse the index or use an early search prototype.




Cal Heritage: The Great Depression

Title: The Worker Experience and the Great Depression
Location: http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/calheritage/k12/depression_lesson.htm
Project: California Heritage
Creator: Carolyn Chin
Subject area: Social studies
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12, GED
Purpose: This lesson is designed to introduce the concept of primary sources in the study of history; to engage students in the examination of primary sources; to prompt students to think critically about the source, context, and point of view when encountering primary sources.
Standards: Oakland Unified School District Content Standards: Social Studies, History & Geography
Type: Text
Duration: Approximately two months
Student Objectives: Students will be able to (1) identify two kinds of primary sources (2) describe, analyze, and draw conclusions from primary sources based on writing activities, and (3) participate in the processes of cooperative learning and peer editing.
Activities:
Assessment:
Requirements: Access to the California Heritage Collection
Related Resources: http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/calheritage/k12/depression_lesson.htm#related


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