Franklin D. Roosevelt's Fireside Chat: On Drought and Farming Conditions

In this lesson, students will become familiar with Franklin D. Roosevelt and his use of the radio to calm and reassure citizens during the Great Depression. Students will focus on the fireside chat addressing drought conditions and policies to aid farming. 
Resource ID#: 207839 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: fireside chat, FDR, U.S. History, Franklin Roosevelt, Great Depression, New Deal, AAA, Agricultural Adjustment Act, CCC, Civilian Conservation Corps, FSA, Farm Security Administration, Dust Bowl
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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