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Okies Head West:
U.S. History & Language Arts Unit built on Google Earth

Scenario

"The House Committee on Agriculture would like to contract with you to investigate the Okie experience. In short, five United States Congressmen have co-authored a bill that would allocate an additional $10,000,000 to the plight of Okies living in California. The bill has come before the House Committee on Agriculture which has the responsibility of determining whether or not to send the bill to the floor of the United States House of Representatives, for approval."

Student packet includes:

• Fifteen activities that prompt students to consider the ways in which the Dust Bowl influenced those living in the Southern Great Plains
• Students examine the effectiveness of government policy and develop multi-media evaluation for U.S. House Committee
• Multiple images and countless links
• Bibliography

Teacher packet includes:

• Relevant content standards
• Possible answers to student questions
• Suggested teaching strategies

Teachers can adapt as necessary. Entire unit can last up to 15 hours!