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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

The Story Collection

Introduction

Find stories and special features through a master list. Titles are arranged in topic categories and serve as direct links to each story.

Table of Contents

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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