A Period of Change (1870 - 1950)
Day 3 - The Great Depression (1930's)
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 | Dealing with Stress
What I like to do when I want to relax is:
> Sit outside (take a deep breath)
> Going for a walk
> Having a cold drink (In Summer) Hot drink (In Winter)
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!
Fundraising for Families | 1930's
What could I do to help?
> Maybe I could bake some cakes/cupcakes.
> Sell some old/unwanted clothes.
> Ask rich homes to help support poor families.
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 would I bring? | 1930's
I would bring things like:
> Anzac Biscuits
> Bikes, Skateboards, roller skates for the kids
> Whittaker's Chocolate, Pavlova and L&P
Hey Aaliyah, it's great to see you are completing more activities today. Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading your tips for dealing with stress. They are very useful and practical. I especially like the one about going for a walk. I often use this technique and I find it fantastic because it clears your head from stress and worries.
I like your ideas about fundraising for families. How would you use baking to help people? Could you please tell me a little more about this.
And finally, I think the families of the 1930's would be very pleased if you brought them those wonderful treats and toys. I bet they wouldn't be used to such delicious food and exciting toys.
Do you think you would like to live in the 1930's? Why or why not?
Howdy Aaliyah,
ReplyDeleteAs always you are focusing on your blogging and in a matter of a fact you have done most of them in one day which is very talented of you which you are seemingly always busy now-a-days.
In Activity One you did great and in Activity 2 I think that your Fundraising Ideas were great except:
Do YOU think that the Rich Families would help Poor Families at the time?
Last of all your options of bringing food and entertainment for the children are very thoughtful but if you lived in the 1930's:
Do you think you would feel safe with a random person that suddenly shows up at your house?
Mikaela