Teaching About the 20th Century
The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Show Notes
While the 20th century is a fascinating topic to cover, it can be a challenge to find resources that include the correct level of depth for the upper elementary classroom. Let's dive in to unpack this puzzle together.
Episode Highlights
- Introduction to the 20th and 21st Centuries
- The 1900s and 1910s
- World War I
- The Roaring Twenties
- The Great Depression
- World War II
- The Cold War
- The Civil Rights Movement
- The 1960s
- The 1970s
- The 1980s
- The 1990s
Resources and Links
The United States in the 20th and 21st Century SS Unit
Check out Episode 22 to learn more about Primary Sources
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