Dust Bowl and the Depression Era

The Dust Bowl and the Great Depression Era
A Sixth Grade Pathfinder

The periods in American history called the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl shaped the decade of the 1930's and beyond. This time was influenced by a variety of personalities and events. Students will choose some of the aspects from these years to research and discover their impact on the era. This will provide additional context and enrichment for the study of Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse.


Books	Internet Resources Databases	Internet Resources Websites	Keywords	Dewey numbers

Books

You can view a list of the books that are currently on the reference cart by opening the Catalog in Destiny. In the sidebar on the left, click on "Resource Lists." Click the tab marked "Public Lists", then click the "View" button to see "Dust Bowl."

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Electronic Databases

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Websites

You must create a unique login name. If possible use your network login and password.
Use the keywords below and those from your own research list to begin your search.

Destiny OPAC--WebPath Express

You must open the Catalog in Destiny. Use the keywords below and those from your own research list to begin your search. Look for the WebPath icon .

Britannica

You may also access websites from the Britannica website

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Keywords

Twentieth century (20th century)
1920 (s)
1930 (s)
Dust Bowl
Great Depression
Roosevelt, Franklin
Roosevelt, Eleanor
Lindbergh, Charles

Dillinger, John
Barrow, Clyde
Parker, Bonnie
Hindenburg
Hoovervilles
Radio (War of the Worlds" hoax)
New Deal
Tuberculosis/penicillin

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Dewey Numbers

338.5 Economic fluctuations, business cycles, and depressions
345.73 Criminal cases--United States
363.12 Transportation hazards; i.e. Hindenburg
363.3 Public safety--disasters; i.e. drought
364.15 Criminal offenses; inc. robbery
391 Fashion
551.57 Science of precipitation; inc. drought

613 Health
616 Diseases
796 Sports
904 Disasters
909.82 Twentieth century--history
973.91 1901-1953
973.917 Administration of F. D. Roosevelt

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This page last updated 14 October 2009

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