Living+Through+The+Great+Depression

Since we are going to read the book __Bud Not Buddy__, which takes part during the Great Depression of the 1930s, we thought it would be a good learning experience for you to see what life in the 1930s was like for many people.

Below you will see a Webquest link that will take you to a Great Depression Webquest. There are a few changes that need to be made to the Webquest, so I have created alternative links to complete the activity. Please refer back to this Wiki page as well as the Webquest to help you finish the task.

The Great Depression

It is early 1930's. The Great Depression has hit your town hard. You and your family have been affected by many of the same problems that affected families all across America. Many families have been forced from their homes, parents have lost their jobs, and the basic necessities you took for granted a few years ago are now just a wishful memory. Before beginning this journey back to a time of great despair and hardship in America, take a moment to read [|The Great Depression: A Brief Overview.] Once you have read this overview go forward on to find out your task.
 * Introduction **

Your Depression Era task is two-fold. You will complete the following tasks this order: 1. Complete the [|Then and Now]chart **( use this to type on)** by shopping online and using today's cost. 2. Making use of information available, you will prepare a monthly budget for your family of four after you and your families were forced to move in search of a job.
 * Task **

You are to complete the activity **" We Get By"** In "//We Get By" you// will use a Budget Planning Sheet to create a monthly budget for your family of four which has been forced to relocate in search of job opportunities.
 * Process **
 * // "We Get By" //**
 * 1) Take a look at the [|Occupation and Salary Chart]to determine what you do for a living and how much you earn each week at your new job.
 * 2) Using the 1932 Price List **(use this link instead- 1932 Grocery List)**and the Budget Planning Sheet **(use this to type on [[file:Budget Planning Sheet.docx]])** work out a monthly budget to include rent or mortgage, food, entertainment, and other needs your family may have. Your family must either buy a new or used automobile, or show in the budget expenses for automobile maintenance. Remember you have had to relocate, so you may have to spend some of your family's savings to replace lost, or left behind, family possessions.