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In Their Words: Stories of Minnesota's Greatest Generation

What Is Social History?

Introduction

Through a three-lesson sequence, students will conduct oral histories to learn about the 30s, 40s and 50s, as they learn important interview and writing skills.

Topic

  • Oral History
  • Minnesota History: The Great Depression, World War II and the Boom

Level

  • Grades 9-12

Lesson Plans

My Days in the CCC

Introduction

This activity introduces students to the Civilian Conservation Corps through artifacts and memories shared by real Minnesota veterans of the CCC.

Topic

  • Primary Resources
  • Minnesota History: The Great Depression, World War II and the Boom
  • Life in the Civilian Conservation Corps

Level

  • Grades 4-8

Lesson Plans

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