Summer Learning Journey

Summer Learning Journey - 26/12/17 - Day 3

Day 3: The Great Depression (The 1930s)

Unfortunately, the wealth and success of the 1920s

did not continue into the 1930s. Instead, the stock

market in America crashed on Tuesday 29 October

1929. When this happened, people lost a lot of money

and much of the world sunk into a deep, financial

depression. The 1930s is often referred to as the

‘Great Depression.’

Activity 1: Dealing with Stress

In New Zealand, many people lost their jobs during this

decade. Experts predict that as much as

30% of the population was unemployed.

It was a very stressful time for families.

Sadly, many of us still experience stress in our lives to

this day. When I feel stressed I try to go for a walk or

pop into my local gym for a quick workout. Exercise

makes me feel better. What about you?

On your blog, please tell us what you do when you want

to relax or de-stress. Do you read a favourite book,

watch a favourite television show or talk to someone

special?  What are your tips for dealing with stress?

Tips for dealing with stress

1. You can talk to your family
2. Watch your favourite movie
3. Play with your pet( If you have one)

What I do when I want to relax

When I want to relax I usually read and watch my

favourite show, read a book and lay down, go for a

swim, play music and  watch funny videos on YouTube.

Activity 2: Offering a Helping Hand

During this period, people struggled to find work

both here at home and overseas. It was a really

tough time for people living in the Great Plains of

the United States because they were hit with a

huge drought that lasted for most of the decade.

Many crops were damaged and farmers were not

able to make enough money to feed their families.

Imagine that you were alive in the 1930s.

What could you have done to help these families?

On your blog, list three different ways that you

could raise funds for families to help them buy

food and clothing. Be as creative as you can with

your fundraising ideas!

What I would do to fundraise

1. I would set up a car wash everyday except
2. for Sunday and the money that I have, from the car wash I will send to them.
3. I would send them food, drinks, healthy food and clothes.
4. I would set up a carnival and ask my family to help me and I’ll then I will send the money to them.

Bonus Activity: Paying it Forward

In the mid-1930s, things began to change for the better in New Zealand. More people were able to find work and receive a steady paycheck. They were still careful, however, with their money and rarely, if ever, bought treats or gifts for one another.

Imagine that you were able to travel back in time to visit a family in the 1930s. What special gifts or treats would you like to bring with you? I would likely bring blocks of Whittaker’s chocolate, bags of Jet Planes and Pineapple Lumps, healthy food snacks, clothing, and games for the children. What about you?

What I would bring

I would bring chocolate, Ice cream and Ice blocks, Drinks, Water, Food, Veggies, Fruit, Clothes, Chips, Shoes, Jet Planes and pineapple lumps.

These are what I would bring with me.

BONUS POINTS: 6