Harvest
Photo courtesy of Galt Museum & Archives
Overview
What will your harvest bring? Students must decide what to plant, spend and save to get their family through the Great Depression. This fast passed simulation draws on many primary sources including oral histories, newspapers and photographs to teach students about the economic hardships local families faced in the 1930s.
Length: 90 minutes Cost: $85
Themes
Community
Critical Thinking
Identity
Landmarks