The Dust Bowl

The Dust Bowl

Grade 6 · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can explain the causes and effects of the Dust Bowl on American agriculture and society.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

The Dust Bowl and the Depression

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe the natural and man-made causes of the Dust Bowl and explain how each contributed to the agricultural crisis in the Great Plains. Explain the effects of the Dust Bowl on the lives of farmers in Texas and the Great Plains, including how it influenced their farming practices and societal conditions.

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