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__Lesson Title__: What can you buy with $5.00?

__Subject__: 6th grade Social Studies

__Class Time__: 75 minutes

__Content__: The Great Depression of the 1930’s not only affected the United States, but Europe as well. After the stock market crashed, the American economy faltered, and the United States stopped lending money to Europe. The European economy soon declined as well. This global economic crisis led to formation of dictators to help improve European countries. Soon after, World War II began.

__North Carolina Standard Course of Study__: (7.02) Examine the causes of key historical events in selected areas of Europe and analyze the short-and-long-range effects on political, economic, and social institutions.

__Specific Objectives__: Compose in-class journal log entry. Participate in the introduction activity. Participate in class discussion. Explore the economic issues that led to the Great Depression. Define the Great Depression.

__Materials__ -Smart Board -Play money -Chart -Exit Slips

__Instructional Steps__: 1) **Opening**: Learning Log Entry (10 minutes) -Students will be asked the following question: Pretend you are a German Soldier after World War I. What are your reactions to the Treaty of Versailles settlement? (This question is based on the previous lesson of the ending of World War I.) 2) **Introduction**: (35 minutes) - There will be a brief overview of the major facts of World War I, as well as the chance to ask any questions regarding the war. -Next, I will give each student an envelope with their monthly salary that they would earn in the 1930’s. - The students will be given a chart that lists items that they can buy with the money. - Students will be given three options: Place the monthly salary in the bank, purchase a couple of items, and place the leftover money in the bank, or buy as many items as your salary permits. -There will be a discussion of what the students decided to do with their salary. 3) **Teacher Centered Lecture**: (25 minutes) - There will be a power point lecture on the Great Depression. - I will have links attached to the power point for testimonials of individuals during the Great Depression. - Students will need to take active notes. 4) **Conclusion**: Exit Slip (5 minutes) -Students will be asked to define the Great Depression in one sentence.