This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for middle/high school students. Navigate the swirling sands of ecological disaster with our meticulously crafted printable Unit Four and guided reading journey on the devastating era known as the Dust Bowl in US History.

Beyond mere natural phenomena, this period was a harrowing intersection of environmental conditions and human actions, resulting in vast dust storms that ravaged the Great Plains. As crops failed and farms were buried, countless families faced displacement, hunger, and economic ruin.

Embark with learners into:

• Origins of Desolation: Delve into the combination of drought, poor agricultural practices, and economic downturn that set the stage for the Dust Bowl's emergence.
• Life Amidst the Storms: Explore the daily challenges and heart-wrenching decisions faced by families living in the affected regions, from "Black Blizzards" to the agonizing choice of migration.
• The "Okie" Exodus: Understand the mass movement of displaced farmers, primarily to California, and the cultural and societal challenges they encountered on their journey and in their new homes.
• Legacy of a Land Laid Bare: Trace the enduring impacts of the Dust Bowl, from the establishment of soil conservation practices to its influence on American literature, music, and collective memory.

Resource provides:

• Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
• Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
• Printable Version
• Digital Version
• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes :

For Grades 6-8:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Guided reading offers a deep dive into significant historical episodes, stimulating critical reflection, engagement, and discourse.

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