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Teach Up from the Dust

1929
The Great Depression

Up from the Dust

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1929: The Great Depression

Up from the Dust

Estimated time: 2-2.5 hours

In “Up from the Dust,” players take on the roles of twins Frank and Ginny Dunn, whose family wheat farm is devastated by the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. As they experience the hardships of the 1930s, players learn about Americans’ strategies for survival – as individuals, communities, and a nation.

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Use this template to send a letter home to parents and caregivers introducing Mission US, explaining your plans and goals for using it in class, and potentially giving families the option to opt out.