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Visions In the Dust:
Jan King and Rena Nisbet |
Much of history is interpreted from an adult point of view. This unit helps students gain an understanding of Dust Bowl history through the eyes of a child. Using Karen Hesse’s Newbery Award-winning Out of the Dust as an introduction to this aspect of the Great Depression, students have the opportunity to identify with the personal experiences of youth in the 1930s. In addition, students examine primary source materials of the period to correlate the fictional text with actual visual, auditory, and manuscript accounts as found in the American Memory collections.
Objectives |
At the conclusion of this unit, students will be able to:
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Time Required |
5 – 7 class periods |
Recommended Grade Level |
Grades 6 – 8; may be adapted for upper elementary students |
Curriculum Fit |
American history, language arts or an integrated American studies unit |
Standards |
McREL 4th Edition Standards & Benchmarks Historical Understanding Language Arts |
Resources Used |
American Memory collections:
Print Sources
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Materials and Preparation |
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Last updated 09/26/2002 |