Cover Designed by Alexis

Project Explanation

Project BackgroundWhile studying the Great Depression of the 1930s, my students and I decided to take a look at the culture of the nation and how the economic crisis may or may not have had an impact on everyday lives. We did this by selecting an object that we thought may have been put in a time capsule from the era and researched it along with the context of the item. We then created a page using the app Book Creator and a template to help us stay consistent. These pages were all shared and compiled into the fol-lowing book. Students had the option to redo their pages to fit grading criteria and to make a polished product--some took ad-vantage of this opportunity and others did not.

The ProcessObjective: Students will select, research, analyze, and write about a popular culture item of the 1930s that will be used in a com-pilation of topics to be included in an ebook that will be offered on Apple's iBook Store.

Day 1

1. Hook: Writing Prompt--If you had to select one item to be put in a time capsule that represents the culture of your genera-tion, what would it be and why?

2. Debrief: Discuss student’s writing. Identify characteristics of culture and create a class definition.

3. Direct Instruction: Explain the E-Book project

4. Individual Work: Allow students time to complete initial research, submit a topic idea for approval and add selected topics to google sheets so topics do not overlap (I did allow some overlap). When approved, students should complete thorough research and submit for approval.

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Project Explanation

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The 1930’s Culture E-Book Project

Project BackgroundWhile studying the Great Depression of the 1930s, my students and I decided to take a look at the culture of the nation and how the economic crisis may or may not have had an impact on everyday lives. We did this by selecting an object that we thought may have been put in a time capsule from the era and researched it along with the context of the item (Project Description and Introduction). We then created a page using the app Book Creator and a template to help us stay consistent. These pages were all shared and compiled into the following book. Students had the option to redo their pages to fit grading criteria and to make a polished product--some took advantage of this opportunity and others did not.

The ProcessObjective: Students will select, research, analyze, and write about a popular culture item of the 1930s that will be used in a com-pilation of topics to be included in an ebook that will be offered on Apple's iBook Store.

Day 1

1. Hook: Writing Prompt--If you had to select one item to be put in a time capsule that represents the culture of your genera-tion, what would it be and why?

2. Debrief: Discuss student’s writing. Identify characteristics of culture and create a class definition.

3. Direct Instruction: Explain the E-Book project

4. Individual Work: Allow students time to complete initial research, submit a topic idea for approval and add selected topics to google sheets so topics do not overlap (I did allow some overlap). When approved, students should complete thorough research and submit for approval (Research & Resource Sheet).

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The 1930’s Culture E-Book Project

The ProcessObjective: Students will select, research, analyze, and write about a popular culture item of the 1930s that will be used in a com-pilation of topics to be included in an ebook that will be offered on Apple's iBook Store.

Day 2

1. Direct Instruction: How to download the template and use Book Creator

2. Individual Work time: Thorough research is to completed and submit for approval (Research & Resource Sheet). Begin working on E-Book page when research is approved.

Further work time was granted as needed throughout the units on the New Deal and Great Depression.

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The 1930s

Project BackgroundWhile studying the Great Depression of the 1930s, my students and I decided to take a look at the culture of the nation and how the economic crisis may or may not have had an impact on everyday lives. We did this by selecting an object that we thought may have been put in a time capsule from the era and researched it along with the context of the item. We then created a page using the app Book Creator and a template to help us stay consistent. These pages were all shared and compiled into the fol-lowing book. Students had the option to redo their pages to fit grading criteria and to make a polished product--some took ad-vantage of this opportunity and others did not.

The ProcessObjective: Students will select, research, analyze, and write about a popular culture item of the 1930s that will be used in a com-pilation of topics to be included in an ebook that will be offered on Apple's iBook Store.

Day 1

1. Hook: Writing Prompt--If you had to select one item to be put in a time capsule that represents the culture of your genera-tion, what would it be and why?

2. Debrief: Discuss student’s writing. Identify characteristics of culture and create a class definition.

3. Direct Instruction: Explain the E-Book project

4. Individual Work: Allow students time to complete initial research, submit a topic idea for approval and add selected topics to google sheets so topics do not overlap (I did allow some overlap). When approved, students should complete thorough research and submit for approval.

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The 1930s

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The 1930s was a difficult decade for many in the world. World War One had shocked humanity of the capabilities of mankind in the industrial era. In the United States, the over-production of agricultural goods, tariffs such as Hawley-Smoot, speculations in the stock market, and irresponsible lending and borrowing would cause the economy to take a turn for the worse. Thousands of jobs were lost and busi-nesses hemorrhaged millions of dollars. The depression would spread across the ocean and cause rise to such totali-tarian leaders as Adolph Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Benito Mussolini; as they used the crisis to scapegoat others and seize power.

In the Southwestern portion of the United States an environ-mental crisis would plague the nation. The dust bowl. A drought that came in 1934 and would not end until 1940. In it’s wake it would leave behind abandoned towns, fore-closed farms, and mass suffering.

1932 would bring hope for America as Herbert Hoover was replaced by Franklin Roosevelt as President. Roosevelt would appeal to the American people that the “only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” He would enact a “New Deal” for the country and begin an ambitious campaign to restruc-ture, recover, and offer relief for the economy and people.

While these events are historical in their nature, day to day life for Americans progressed. People went to work, if they had a job. They socialized with their friends. And they looked for small distractions and comforts from the hard-ships they faced. The following is a limited history of the day to day events of the American people as told through common objects, events, and people of the time. We hope you enjoy our e-book.

Citations

1. Dust Bowl Map, Link

2. Franklin Roosevelt Image, Link

The 1930s

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The Culture of The 1930's-----As told through-----

Objects, Events, and People

By Mr. Kamrowski's American History ClassesCover Designed by Alexis

Sports

Background: Joe Louis was a great man. He had confidence, perseverance, ath-leticism, and courage. Being a boxer in the 1930s, which Joe was, was a hard task. It didn't pay well and there were many safety issues due to the lack of rules. They had a referee, gloves, and rounds. Other than that, they were on their own. Still, great boxers came from the 1930s, including Joe Louis. Joe was born on May 13, 1914, in Alabama. His father worked in the cotton fields so Joe grew up rolling in the dirt, racing, and rough housing. After losing the battle to poverty, his family moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 1924. Growing up accustomed to fighting, it was only natural for him to continue in his previous ways.After the legalization of boxing in the 1920s, boxing was enjoyed by the poor and rich alike. The rich could afford ringside tickets, ranging anywhere from $3.30 to $27.50, while the poor huddled around a $9.95 radio, which was only affordable when they saved and pooled their money together. Many of the workers had sons who sought to box due to potential beneficial op-portunities. For instance, the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), a significant boxing team in the 1930s, offered its fighters a set of clothes along with medical and dental care. This was an opportunity not many passed up. Boxing also pro-vided jobs outside of the sport and gave a chance for wide spread fame when little else at that time would.

In the midst of the great depression, people needed a past time to get their minds off any and all problems. Alcohol was an option but didn't provide any benefits and certainly didn't increase what little money one might have in their pockets. The sport of boxing, on the other hand, did. It gave society a sort of competition between themselves, a chance to gain some quick money, and an escape from the cruel world.When heading down the street in the 1930s, a quick glance around would provide an array of young boys fighting like their favorite boxers while their fathers argued over which boxer was going to win and which was going to lose. Despite being unable to attend matches, urban citi-zens followed every one just as closely as someone who could afford match tickets, through their New Emerson Bedroom Radio. If one family didn't own a radio, the next would invite them to listen. Inspiration was another huge part of the boxing world. If a favorite boxer won, every fan rooting for him would win. Food and water were nice, but the sound of an opponent hitting the mat and the champion's arm being raised were great! The survival of most might not have pro-longed if not for boxing. It gave hope where there was none and gave a victory after a series of losses. That was the Great Depression. That was boxing.

Citations

Jordan

Joe Louis- "The Brown Bomber" Why?

1. CMG WorldWide, The Official Website of Joe Louis Link2. The People History, Money and Inflation in the 1930s Link

3. Cinderella Man, Boxing in the 1930s Link

4. Encyclopedia, Boxing Link

5. Philly Boxing History, 1930s Link

Jesse Owens

Background:Jesse Owens was an African American that ran track and field. He went to college at the University of Ohio State. During his time at Ohio State he was very succesful. During the 1935 Big Ten Championships Jesse Owens won every event that he participated in. By winning events at the Big Ten championship he made a name for himself. After college he then went on to compete in Olympic qualifier meets. During 1935 Jesse Owens never lost a race. His streak went to 45 and 0. With his surprising success he made the U.S. Olympic team. This was an outstanding feat by itself because at the time the U.S. was still very segregated. African Americans were very much discriminated against. He then went on to compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. There he won 4 gold medals. He won the 100 meter dash, the 200 meter dash, the 4 by 100 meter relay and the long jump. In 1936 he set world records for three of these events. They were the 100 meter dash, the 200 meter dash, and the long jump.

Why? Why is Jesse Owens Important?

With Jesse Owens winning four gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. He also provided many other things for the United States and the world. At this time in history the United States was still very racist towards the African American community. By Jesse Owens succeeding so well at the Olympics, it gave the African American community something to rally behind. This helped in boosting their morals, which led to help provide a spark for African Americans to make an attempt for equal rights. Also during the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games he won these medals in the midst of Nazi Germany led by Hitler. Jesse Owens proved here that African Americans could perform just as well, or in this case better than white people. Which really disproved Hitler's thinking of an Aryan race. No matter were Jesse Owens competed he was always the under dog. Even though he was faster and better, because he was African American, he was considered the underdog. That is what made him even more special. He always defied the odds at whatever he did. He is one of the greatest underdog stories of all time.

Citations1. Biography.com Jesse Owens link2. Sports collectors link3. Pbs link4. Olympics.com link

Brett

Joe DiMaggio was a professional baseball player who played his entire thirteen year career for the New York Yankees. Joe DiMaggio is wildly considered to be one of the best and most successful baseball players in the history of the sport. DiMaggio debuted in 1936 and was elected to his first all-star team that same year. His play continued to improve and he was elected to the all-star team again in 1937, 1938 and again in 1939, along with wining the American League MVP in 1939 as well. He still holds the MLB record for consecutive games with a hit at 56 games. Not only was DiMaggio a success, his New York Yankees won four consecutive World Series rings from 1936-1939. All four World Series victories came in under 7 games, two of which were against the rival New York Giants. Joe DiMaggio's New York Yankees are the only team to win four consecutive World Series in MLB history. In World Series games DiMaggio took part in during the 1930s, he hit .304 with 3 home runs and 12 runs batted in. Throughout his entire MLB tenure, DiMaggio hit .325 with 361 homers and 1,537 runs batted in. DiMaggio won a grand total of nine World Series, which ranks second all time. His number is retired by the Yankees and he was elected to the all-century team.

Why? Joe DiMaggio represents a bright spot in a rather dark decade. With a future of uncertainty hovering in the air for many American citizens during the 1930s, baseball offered a consistently that many people struggled to find. Even when the economy of the United States was changing for the worse, baseball stayed the same as it always was. It offered an exciting atmosphere for fans once they entered the ballpark. The ballpark was like an escape from the depression. Baseball, with the help of Joe DiMaggio, provided a hope that was lacking during the 1930s. Baseball and Joe DiMaggio gave people a sense of confidence in the economy and the government once they saw that even though things were going south, not everything was that bad. The home runs and diving catches of Joe DiMaggio attracted many fans, filling them with a sense of security, and made millions of dollars for a struggling economy.

Citations1. Sports List of the Day, Major League Baseball: Top 20 Players with the Most World Series Rings, http://sportslistoftheday.com/2011/05/24/major-league-baeball-top-20-players-with-the-most-world-series-rings/2. MLB Website, MLB Longest Standing Records, http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/history/longest_standing_records.jsp3. Ballparks of Baseball, 1930-1939 Attendance, http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/1930-39attendance.htm4. ESPN Website, MLB World Series Winers, http://espn.go.com/mlb/worldseries/history/winners5. Baseball Almanac Website, Joe DiMaggio World Series Stats, http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/playerpost.php?p=dimagjo01&ps=ws6. Wikipedia, Joe DiMaggio, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio

Keyshaun

Basketball in the 1930s

In the 1930s pop culture was starting to evolve along with the importance of sport in American society. Of the major sports, basketball was just becoming to be a well-known sport by most Americans. Since it was mostly a new sport, the rules of the game was important for both the players and fans for it to grow. The picture shown above is a rule book from the 1930s and if read, one would find the rules have changed overtime. For example, one rule that was used even before 1930s stated you were allowed to have as many as fifty people on the court at one time. Obviously that rule needed to change and only 5 are allowed at a time per team now. Some rules also had to be created because players were just simply to good and could dominate the game unfairly. For instance, Wilt Chamberlain was so tall he was able to dunk the ball from the free throw line if he jumped. Therefore, they had to add in the rule that you could not cross the line while attempting a free throw. Wilt was just one of many legends of the game but Dr. Naismith, a Canadian man, was the creator of basketball in the late 1880s. The game spread in popularity from Canada to the U.S. and then to many universities. As college basketball rose so did the NBA (National Basketball Association). One of the most famous teams at the time of the 1930s was the Boston Celtics because they had many of the best players and are said to be the reason for the growth of the sport. At the time, many basketball states were based out of the Midwest, and the traditional Hoosier state of Indiana is by far known for basketball than any other. As the sport of basketball has changed, so has society come a long way from the 1930s.

Why?

While basketball rules and popularity changed in the 1930s, so did the American culture and economy. At this particular time period in American history, the pop culture was rising while the economy was falling. As a result, life in American during the 1930s was both difficult and exciting. The government tried to pass laws to make the economy and life better for its citizens. Though few jobs and corruption made the laws and regulations not very effective. To relieve the stress, society took to sports and entertainment. Some good ways to relive stress at this time were either playing a sport or watching it. Being still new, basketball was a way for someone to relieve stress and if lucky enough earn money doing it. Getting paid during the great depression was mostly about just getting the chance to work. Though very few had this opportunity, it was the beginning of a dream that still exists today, being a professional basketball player. Even though the rules of changes and the economy has improved, the dream has not.

Citations1. Live Strong Website, The History of Basketball in the 1930s, http://www.livestrong.com/article/352600-the-history-of-basketball-in-the-1930s/2. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Website, Glenn Roberts and The Genesis of the Jump Shot, http://www.hoophall.com/glenn-roberts-and-the-genesis/3. Hoop Tactics Website, The Evolution of the Game, http://hooptactics.com/Basketball_Basics_History

Benjamin

Background

Baseball in the 1930s

Baseball was called America's favorite sport to watch and play back in the 1930's. It was popular because many people wanted to go to baseball games to watch the great baseball player named Babe Ruth. He was one of the best baseball players in1935. In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from his baseball career. He hit over 20 home runs that year. He also made the most home runs in his total career. By the end of 1935, Babe Ruth hit 719 home runs. There aren't many old fields that they kept till today but I think that the coolest baseball field is the one in Chicago called Solder Field. It's a pretty old field and it is cool to see in person. It was pretty cool to see what their stadiums looked like back then. Some important people were Babe Ruth, Bill Dickey, Lou Gehrig, Charlie Gehringer, and many more famous baseball players. They were all good at the position they played. In my opinion, my favorite of them all is Babe Ruth just because he was on the New York team.

Why?

In 1930 the team that won the World Series was the Philadelphia Athletics. That year Babe Ruth also had the most base on balls and the most home runs, the most on base percentage, and also the highest bating average which was .732 that year. I also thought that it was cool how they some of the best baseball players were the ones back then because it was so hard for them to deal with all of the drama such as, racism and other thens napping back then, like wars, and other things. I really like visiting baseball fields mostly because I get to say I've been to a place where some of the worlds best baseball players played. And I like watching my favorite team play baseball the Minnesota Twins. Even if they aren't the best team in the world they are fun to watch. I could watch almost any baseball team play baseball all day. In conclusion I think a picture of some of the best baseball players would be a good thing to put in the time capsule or a video of some of them playing. Like Babe Ruth hitting home runs. I also think it is good to put in the capsule because it could show how the baseball fields were back then and how far they have advanced.

Work Citedhttps://historyrat.Dwordpress.com/2010/01/02/the-golden-age-of-baseball-the-1930s/http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/babe-ruth-hits-last-home-runhttp://www.baseball-almanac.com/yearly/yr1930a.shtmlhttp://www.hardballtimes.com/the-all-decade-team-the-30s/

Sam

NFL Football In The 1930's

The NFL was created in 1931.The NFL was very young in the 1930's. The Great Depression made it hard for the league to be successful. The NFL wasn't very popular like baseball. It didn't cost much to watch an NFL game in the 1930's. Many people watched games because it was easy and cheap. In the 1930's the average price of a ticket was about $8.25. With the Great Depression the NFL gave people a fun sport to play and watch. Players in the NFL generally made about $80,000-$100,000 per year. There was about 11 NFL teams in the 1930's. The NFL brought people to a place to get the depression off their mind.

Why the NFL was a big part of the 1930's.

Citations1. Cultural History of the United States, Sports and Entertainment During the Great Depression, Link2.NFL, History, Link3. Football in the U.S.A. American Culture and the Worlds Game, Link

Clay

If baseball was Americas past time, then football is America's passion. Football wasn't as popular as baseball in the 1930's, but it gave people a chance to watch a sport with hard hitting and action for very cheap. With the Great Depression it was easy for people to watch NFL games. This made it fit in to the culture by giving people a get away from the Depression but cheaper than it would be to go to a baseball game. With the rise of television and televised games, it also gave people another way to watch it. All though there was basketball, baseball, soccer, etc. the only difference was that the NFL had homecoming and holiday games. That gave football a new taste. People were given a new tradition. Even with all the great things football had created, the biggest one was the championship game ( known as the Super Bowl ). The Super Bowl became one of the most celebrated and watched games. All different races and ethnic groups as well as local's watched. The Super Bowl has became part of America. It is commonly know as "Super Bowl Sunday." It quickly became a celebrated day in America. The NFL has made many imprints on Americas history and is still making them.

Packers Football 1930's

The first is a picture of Curly Lambeau. He helped to start the Packers organization, and then became the head coach for many years. He led the team to 3 straight championships from 1929 through 1931. He then brought them back in 1936 and 1939 for 2 more championships. He is a legendary coach for the Packers and he is still remembered, because the Packers home stadium is named after him. Lambeau Field is dedicated to him for his work he did for the green and gold. My second item I would put in the time capsule would be a helmet that the team used in the 1930's. The helmet would show people in the future what the equipment was like. It was not very safe and many people were injured. People today are concerned that football isn't safe, but look what it was like in the 1930's! This would be a great example today for some people. Football has evolved a lot over the years and this really shows what it was like at the start. There was 8 teams in the league in 1932 due to the Great Depression. During that time period they added hash marks onto the field so the ball could be placed more accurately if tackled near the sideline. Another big change in the league happened in 1936 when they held the first official NFL draft. The first pick ever was Jay Berwanger, but he didn't play. The best of the players would make $8,000 and that was a lot for that time period. The rest of the players would receive much less if any. The first televised game was on October 22, 1939 which allowed more people to watch the game easily from their home, if they owned a television.

Why was it important?Coach Lambeau doesn't just represent himself in the time capsule; he represents many people during the 1930's. He just received most of the credit for what the team did under him as head coach. His team wouldn't have done good without people like Don Hutson, Johnny Blood, Cal Hubbard, Mike Michalske, and many others. These people helped turn little Green Bay into something bigger. Green Bay was and still is the smallest city to have a pro football team. They were an example to people that you can make something happen in America. A meat packing company started out as a small team and then turned into something great,which they are today. It gave people in this time period hope that they could accomplish their dreams and excitement into their daily lives. The helmet shows how the game was unsafe during the 1930's. The helmet has very little padding in it, and yet people still loved the game. It offered a place to escape the Great Depression. People could forget their problems and watch a good game. It represents how the warrior culture was big in this time. Warrior culture is when you are injured, but you don't tell anyone, or come out because you are "strong". This warrior culture is the reason too many concussions are occurring in football: because of repeated hits to the head. Many people were injured during games in the 1930's, but the game still grew in popularity since it was more accessible to more people to watch, or listen to.

Citations1. Info: http://m.packers.com/history2. Picture: https://www.tumblr.com/search/curly%20lambeau3. Picture: http://www.legendaryauctions.com/mobile/lotdetail.aspx?inventoryid=36021

Nathan

Background

Horse racing in the 1930's

Horse racing in the 1930s wasn't popular in the start. When California passed a law that said gambling is legal. Horse racing had a comeback. Americans could freely bet on horses for the fun of it. It was an American past time they enjoyed. Betting on horses was typically easy for Americans because it distracted them from their terrible and devastating lives that they have to live. It gave hope into certain peoples lives. Betting was widely popular around America at this time. You would grab your hat, grab the checkbook, then head down to the closest horsetrack and see if you could win more than you bet. You would typically have horses running that may not have ever ran before. You hoped that your horse was the lucky winner.

Seabiscuit and The Challenge

At the time horses were getting trained to race. Some horses weren't good at racing. A horse who might be stubborn, mean, or even lazy, will probably not do well in the races. For Seabiscuit, on the other hand, this was wrong. Although this horse was considered to be disobedient, short tempered, and lazy, this horse brought hope into many Americans lives. Seabiscuit was not much for trying hard in his early days of racing. He typically lost because he didn't want to run race as hard as he could. His trainer tried to get him to run the fastest he could but he still chose not to run. When he was given the right trainer, and the company he needed, he ran as fast as he could. He ended up winning the race and shocking all the people. It was said that when he was given a bigger stall, given a dog and other companions to be around him, he was much happier in his environment. This made him when his races: wanting to run.If I were to put something in a time capsule it would have to be his mask he wore the day he won his first race. It symbolizes when he finally overcame all that he had lost and came back. Just like the Americans thought were gonna happen to them.

CitationsPicture: http://adventuretime.wikia.com/wiki/File:Seabiscuit.jpgInformation: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/seabiscuit-racing-depression/

Ellen

Flagpole Sitting

Flagpole sitting all started when a stunt actor by the name of Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly was dared to sit on top of a flagpole. He sat for 13 hours and 13 minutes. After people heard about what he had done, they wanted to break his record. Most of the time it was a paid stunt to entertain citizens. After some years Kelly decided to take his title back in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Little did he know his record was only going to last a year. A guy by the name of Bill Penfield sat longer than Kelly did, but he still didn't hold the longest world record in Strawberry Point, Iowa. A guy by the name of David Warder sat on a pole for 439 days and 11 hours in protest for gasoline prices.Flagpole sitting was originally a test of endurance. It was related to the ancient discipline of Stylitism. The famous leader St Simeon sat on a pillar for 30 years.

Impact on America

Flagpole sitting impacted America because now people were preoccupied by setting world records or watching people preform these stunts. More people went out and did family event, such as watching people such as Alvin Kelly or Bill Penfield. Some people even got married on top of flagpoles. Kelly's world record was 49 days and about a year later Bill Penfield broke Kelly's record with an outstanding 51 days and 21 hours. Unfortunately some people who tried to become like Kelly and Penfield had tragedies. Mistakes like poles collapsing severely injured or even cause death to some people who attempted flagpole sitting. Richard "Dixie" Blandy sat on a pole for 125 days and suddenly his pole collapsed causing his death.

Citations

http://www.mortaljourney.com/2010/10/1920-trends/flagpole-sittinghttp://www.badfads.com/events/flagpole-sitting/

Tristen

Background

Literature

Project BackgroundWhile studying the Great Depression of the 1930s, my students and I decided to take a look at the culture of the nation and how the economic crisis may or may not have had an impact on everyday lives. We did this by selecting an object that we thought may have been put in a time capsule from the era and researched it along with the context of the item. We then created a page using the app Book Creator and a template to help us stay consistent. These pages were all shared and compiled into the fol-lowing book. Students had the option to redo their pages to fit grading criteria and to make a polished product--some took ad-vantage of this opportunity and others did not.

The ProcessObjective: Students will select, research, analyze, and write about a popular culture item of the 1930s that will be used in a com-pilation of topics to be included in an ebook that will be offered on Apple's iBook Store.

Day 1

1. Hook: Writing Prompt--If you had to select one item to be put in a time capsule that represents the culture of your genera-tion, what would it be and why?

2. Debrief: Discuss student’s writing. Identify characteristics of culture and create a class definition.

3. Direct Instruction: Explain the E-Book project

4. Individual Work: Allow students time to complete initial research, submit a topic idea for approval and add selected topics to google sheets so topics do not overlap (I did allow some overlap). When approved, students should complete thorough research and submit for approval.

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Project Explanation

Literature

Books of the 1930s ~~Major categories of books published during the 1930 are : fiction, non-fiction, historical novels, romance novels, and children's literature. ~~How do you know books were popular in the 1930s? Leisure time was starting to become part of the way Americans were living. People wanted to share their ideas and experiences. ~~Some big events relating to this book are : The Dust Bowl had just ended so people were writing about it. Motion Pictures (movies) were starting to be made and inspired books to be written. The Great Depression was a huge recovery time, and the Civil War was still impacting lives. ~~Some important locations in the U.S.relating to the book Gone With the Wind are: the northern and southern states who were involved the the American Civil War and the Reconstruction Era.

~Some facts relate to your books during the 1930s are: Average cost of a paperback book was $.69 The most popular type of book was fiction type books, often the topics of division of social classes and sexual repression.

Author: Margaret MitchellCountry :United States. Language: EnglishGenre: Historical FictionPublisher: Macmillan PublishersPublication date: June 10, 1936[1]

~~~~The significance of this book Gone With the Wind, is that it's a A piece of literature from the 1930's time frame. This book represents the experiences of Scarlett O'Hara, the spoiled daughter of a well-to-do plantation owner, who struggles to come out of the poverty she finds herself in, after Sherman's March to the Sea.Written from the perspective of the slaveholder, Gone with the Wind, is Southern plantation fiction. Its portrayal of slavery and African Americans is controversial, as well as its use of a racial epithet and ethnic slurs. The novel has been absorbed into American popular culture. It's often used in high school and college courses. ~~~~

~~Books were used for communicating and teaching peoples perspectives on different topics and for statistics and information on topics. They were also used for pleasure and leisure.

Citations: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gone_with_the_Windhttp://www.ranker.com/list/best-selling-novels-of-the-1930_s/bestselling-bookshttp://www.answers.com/Q/How_much_did_a_book_cost_in_the_1930%27shttp://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/188217/English-literature/13018/The-1930s1. Wikipedia, Gone with the Wind, Link2. Ranker, Best Selling Novels, Link

Isaak Simmons

Superman Comic Books

The late 1930s was referred to as the golden age of comic books. This was first used by Richard A. Lupoff in an article called "rebirth" in fanzine's Comic Art in the 1960s. This was because during this time, the modern comic book was created. It was being published rapidly and it increased in popularity very quicklyThe golden age of comic books was when a lot of characters we know today were created. Detective comics, inc. which was the predecessor of DC Comics, debuted their superman comic in Action Comics. The amazing success that superman had with the population caused other companies, such as Quality Comics, Timely Comics, etc, to create their own superheroes to try to emulate the popularity and wealth superman did.

Why this represents 1930s

The comic books represent the 1930s because of how popular they were, and how they changed as history changes.They had gained high popularity during World War II. They were very cheap, and they were good reads about good guys defeating bad guys. Comic publishers would depict the superheroes fighting the axis powers. The first Captain America comic had shown Captain America punching Adolf Hitler.Comics changed yet again after the war was over. During the end of the war, America dropped the bomb on Hiroshima. This sparked the comic community to take advantage of that. They started creating superheroes and arch enemies that had the origin of nuclear waste. It also created some funny characters such as atomic mouse and atomic rabbit. One historian has argued that it helped kids get over their fear of nuclear war.

Citation

The golden age of comics link

Derek

Literature: comicBetty Boop

Betty Boop was born in New York City - the home of Fleischer Studios at 1600 Broadway. She is an animated cartoon character that is created by Max Fleischer, with some help from animators. She is released by paramount pictures and appeared to be in the talker toon and Betty Boop film series. Her Betty Boop film series were produced by Fleischer Studios. Betty Boop was popular because she was a caricature of a Jazz age flapper. Betty Boop made her first appearance on August 9, 1930, in the cartoon Dizzy Dishes; the sixth installment in Fleischer's Talkartoon series. Max Fleischer finalized Betty Boop as a human character in 1932, in the cartoon Any Rags. Betty Boop is Caucasian and is Jewish but unlike her parents Mr & Mrs Boop, Betty does not follow strict Jewish sects. The series was popular throughout the 1930s, lasting until 1939.

Why?

Citations

Lye

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Boophttp://justbettyboop.net/history.htmhttp://bettyboop.wikia.com/wiki/100_Little_Known_Facts_About_Betty_Boophttp://bettyboop.wikia.com/wiki/Betty_Boop

Betty Boop's comic strips were one of the best comic's. Important people who voiced for her were Mae Questel, Ann Rothschild (aka Little Ann Little), Margie Hines, Kate Wright & Bonnie Poe, Melissa Fahn and Desiree Goyette. Betty Boop's first cartoon appearance was in the 1930 short, 'Dizzy Dishes as a caricature of Helen Kane and it was something everyone enjoyed. She has starred in more than 100 cartoons. By 1934, the Betty Boop image was licensed for use on merchandise. Betty Boop was the star of the Talkartoons by 1932 and was given her own series that same year, beginning with Stopping the Show. She was famous for being sexual at a very young, like a "flapper" should be, and she was a singer. Betty appeared in the first "Color Classic" cartoon Poor Cinderella, her only theatrical color appearance in 1934.

Music

Project BackgroundWhile studying the Great Depression of the 1930s, my students and I decided to take a look at the culture of the nation and how the economic crisis may or may not have had an impact on everyday lives. We did this by selecting an object that we thought may have been put in a time capsule from the era and researched it along with the context of the item. We then created a page using the app Book Creator and a template to help us stay consistent. These pages were all shared and compiled into the fol-lowing book. Students had the option to redo their pages to fit grading criteria and to make a polished product--some took ad-vantage of this opportunity and others did not.

The ProcessObjective: Students will select, research, analyze, and write about a popular culture item of the 1930s that will be used in a com-pilation of topics to be included in an ebook that will be offered on Apple's iBook Store.

Day 1

1. Hook: Writing Prompt--If you had to select one item to be put in a time capsule that represents the culture of your genera-tion, what would it be and why?

2. Debrief: Discuss student’s writing. Identify characteristics of culture and create a class definition.

3. Direct Instruction: Explain the E-Book project

4. Individual Work: Allow students time to complete initial research, submit a topic idea for approval and add selected topics to google sheets so topics do not overlap (I did allow some overlap). When approved, students should complete thorough research and submit for approval.

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Project Explanation

LiteratureMusic

1930's Jazz Music

The Jazz Age was a culture merging movement that started in the 1920's and developed in the 1930's. The birth of jazz music is mostly associated with African Americans, even though it soon caught the eye of the white middle class. Jazz was a way for many different nationalities to join together. Jazz music mainly emerged from big cities like Chicago or New York. Another reason jazz music was so popular around the country was that even if you lived in a more rural area you could easily listen to jazz music through a radio. Overall jazz music impacted the lives of many in the 1930's.

"The Jazz Industry"

Jazz was a normal part of city life. As you walked down the streets you may find a small jazz quartet playing their instruments just to make a few extra dollars. People like Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday were one of the many lucky jazz players that made it big. Some of their most famous songs included "Gloomy Sunday" by Billie Holiday and "Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. In the mid 1930's there were about 600 different radio stations. About 400 out of the 600 radio stations played music. Therefore, if you didn't live in an area where you could go watch a jazz musician perform you could just tune into the radio and listen. Going into the entertainment industry was a very risky move for Americans. The wage of musicians depended on how many gigs you did a week and also where you performed. The average musician could have a weekly wage from about $20.00 a week to $50.00 a week. So most musicians in the 1930's didn't make very much.The Jazz age also allowed women and African Americans to be part of something where they were treated more equally than they normally would. Although African Americans were not treated the same, whether it be pay or where they can perform, many white people went to the performances of African Americans. Like African Americans women sometimes got paid less while in the music industry. During this time period many women started to make bold fashion statements, these women were called flappers. Flappers would wear less conservative clothing, smoke, drink, cuss, and other things that the older women of this time may frown upon.

Citations

1.) Jazz Culture2.) Popular Jazz Music3.) African Americans and Women

Rileigh

The picture above shows Louis Armstrong, a very talented and popular jazz musician.

The Big Screen, Little Screen, and Radio

Project BackgroundWhile studying the Great Depression of the 1930s, my students and I decided to take a look at the culture of the nation and how the economic crisis may or may not have had an impact on everyday lives. We did this by selecting an object that we thought may have been put in a time capsule from the era and researched it along with the context of the item. We then created a page using the app Book Creator and a template to help us stay consistent. These pages were all shared and compiled into the fol-lowing book. Students had the option to redo their pages to fit grading criteria and to make a polished product--some took ad-vantage of this opportunity and others did not.

The ProcessObjective: Students will select, research, analyze, and write about a popular culture item of the 1930s that will be used in a com-pilation of topics to be included in an ebook that will be offered on Apple's iBook Store.

Day 1

1. Hook: Writing Prompt--If you had to select one item to be put in a time capsule that represents the culture of your genera-tion, what would it be and why?

2. Debrief: Discuss student’s writing. Identify characteristics of culture and create a class definition.

3. Direct Instruction: Explain the E-Book project

4. Individual Work: Allow students time to complete initial research, submit a topic idea for approval and add selected topics to google sheets so topics do not overlap (I did allow some overlap). When approved, students should complete thorough research and submit for approval.

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LiteratureMusicThe Big ScreenThe Little ScreenThe Radio

Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse was a dancing and singing mouse who first appeared to the public on November 28,1928. His original name was Steamboat Willie but after a few years, his name was changed to Mickey Mouse by creators Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. Mickey Mouse was married to Minnie Mouse, he owned a pet dog named Pluto, and was always fighting his nemesis, Pete. Mickey Mouse had a big impact on the entertainment world by being the first animated movie to have any type of sound. Walt Disney created Steamboat Willie with the goal of making a fun and entertaining video for everyone to be able to watch. Instead, he created chain of movies and tv shows that are still viewed all over the world today.

1930s CultureMickey Mouse represents the culture in the 1930s in many different ways. The cartoon showed the ways that people acted and they things that they thought was good or bad. For example Pete, Mickey's nemesis, chewed tobacco. Chewing tobacco wasn't thought to be bad in the 30's whereas today there are many different views on the pastime. The people in the 1930s made animation much differently than they do now. Today, animation is made though computers and technology but in the 30s it took much longer because every slide and picture had to be drawn by hand. Artists had to be much more disciplined and talented when making animation. Their hands had to be steady and they had to transfer every detail from one picture to another. Now, computers automatically make and save the pictures so it is a lot easier on the artists who create the movies. The first screening of Steamboat Willie was outside in front of the friends and family of Walt Disney. The resources and funding of the movie was only $4,896 so instead of using a live band or renting out a theatre, Walt Disney used a sheet as a screen and kitchen pots and pans as a drum set. This shows how little support and funding movies got in the thirties. The way movies are made has changed immensely over the years. Mickey Mouse was the beginning of a whole new type of movie: animation. Walt Disney's new style of creating movies effected how they are made today. His twist on a traditional cartoon has brought joy to everyone for decades. Citations

1. Wikipedia, Mickey Mouse, Link.2. Fun Facts About Mickey Mouse, Link

Chloe

Fun Facts The first episode was only 7 minutes and 42 seconds It was created in black and white and drawn by hand Steamboat Willie's first episode was officially shown at Colony Theatre in New York Mickey Mouse was the first cartoon to be put on the walk of fame in Hollywood (1978)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was one of Walt Disney's first full length animation films. It premiered on December 21, 1937 in Burbank, California. Snow White was the highest grossing film of all time at 10 million dollars. The movie made enough money for Walt Disney to build Disney Studios in Burbank. Because the movie was such a big hit, many people saw it in movie theaters and loved it. The film was also the first movie to have its own motion-picture soundtrack.One item I would put in a time capsule would be a poster of the movie. The poster represents one of the first full length animation films created by Walt Disney himself. The characters on the poster are made to look like themselves in the film to show people the full effect. The poster was one of the biggest ways to inform people about the movie. People back then did not have commercials on television like we do now.

Why was it important?

The amazing film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, was a big asset to 1930's culture. Because it was the first animation film, many people were anxious to see it. It showed the world how technology had progressed in America. This animation feature has created a world full of smiles, laughter, and amazement. Walt Disney Pictures has continued to advance since the 1930's, and has made 54 of the most creative movies as of 2014, including Snow White. The Disney animations have made their own channel on television. Disney Channel plays movies of Walt Disney's and have created a bunch of different TV shows. It has made real life shows, but has also kept animation. Snow White has also been recreated in a few different movies, such as Snow White and the Huntsman.Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs became one of many American past times. This movie was a past time because it was about an hour an a half long. This movie showed countless people what technology could do, and what it will become.

Citations

1. BuzzFeed, http://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/20-fascinating-facts-about-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs#.gcel6LNmq2. DisneyWiki, http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Snow_White_and_the_Seven_Dwarfs Alanna

1930 movies: The Wizard of Oz

My object is the movie the Wizard of Oz. The beginning of the story is in Kansas, which is the center of the United States of America. The tornado represents the confusion that existed after the stock market crash. Dorthy and Toto find themselves in a new place. They meet different characters which represent how things were now in the United States of America in the 1930's. The Scarecrow represents the government people with no brains. The tin man represents the heartless aspect of commerce and law. The lion is a symbol of the once fearless American people who had lost their courage.

Why?

I believe that this object represents the culture of the 1930s because it had to do with the crash of the stock market and fall of the banks. All of the characters represent different problems in the U.S.. I knew that it was popular in the 1930s because it was like one of the first movies that was made. It is still very popular today. Here is a newer version of the Wizard of Oz.

Citations http://nesara.insights2.org/Oz.html

Julia

Horror movies of the 1930'sFrankenstein and Dracula

The 1930's was a great time to go to the movie theater. Many movies were reborn and many of the 'classics' came from this decade. Some people even called the 1930's "The Golden Age in Film History." 80 million people went to the cinema per week. Two major films in the 1930's was Frankenstein and Dracula; both were produced in 1931. Universal studios had major breakthroughs in the film industry and the horror genre with these movies. The new types of ' visual horror,' suspenseful music, threat signals, and even films with talking were introduced. Dracula was the number six top grossing film. Dracula was brought to life by Bela Lugosi and the film was directed by Tod Browning. This film was based upon the Abraham Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula. Frankenstein was the number one top grossing film in 1931. The movie was based off the Mary Shelley 1818 novel. It was directed by James Whale and played by Boris Karloff. Lugosi was actually offered the part first, but he turned it down. Frankenstein has a couple sequels, The Bride of Frankenstein, and also The Son of Frankenstein.

Why?Frankenstein and Dracula today

The movies Frankenstein and Dracula represent the new horror genre of the 1930's. Horror has been a growing genre for the people of the United States since the 1930's. It had its big breakthrough during this decade. About 65% of the population went to the movie theaters each week. These movies were an escape route from the harsh reality of the Great Depression. According to calstatela.edu vampires, like Dracula, are the most popular monster. Frankenstein scored high on compassion and sensitivity also being an outcast of science gone wrong, making him the fourth most popular monster. These classics have shaped and created many different things, and are still frequently referenced today. Halloween is a good example of this. Many kids like to dress in vampire costumes, and the most abundant one is the Dracula costume with his cape. Not many kids probably dress up like Frankenstein anymore, but he is one of the most classic monsters. Both of these films have had many other movie be produced based on it. Some examples from Dracula are Horror of Dracula, Dracula (1992), and Nosferatu. Examples for Frankenstein include: House of Frankenstein, The Ghost of Frankstein, and Frankenstein 1970 (1958). One that involves both of them is Dracula vs. Frankenstein. Frankenstein and Dracula movie trailers: trailers

Citations1. History of Horror Films Website, Horror Movie of the 1930's, horrorfilmhistory 2. AMC Film Website, 1930's Film History, filmsite3. Retrowaste, Movies in the 1930's, retrowaste4. Universal Studios, 1930's logo, universal

MaKenna

1931 Frankenstein

The film's impact on the media industry was made with its special effects and huge success within the industry made it culturally significant because of how beloved films were in the 1930s.Because of the depression,millions of people try to get away from hardships by going the theaters and get lost in another story.Horror movies before this were ones like Dracula,but Frankenstein was done differently with its subtle atmosphere and deep meanings.It had sequels and spoofs that were also successful and well received.It was probably the most beloved horror film in the 30s and is still continued to be this day.

CitationsSources used fir this information was1.wikipedia

By Samuel

Frankenstein was a film released in theaters by November 21,1931.It was directed by James Whale and stared Colin Clive and Boris Karloff.Being based on May Shelly,the story is about a scientist who digs up a dead body and try's to give it back its life,but his assistant accidentally gives it a murder’s brain.It was shot in and by Universal Studios.One thing really influential for its time was the makeup used on Boris Karloff for his role of Frankenstein,which was done by a man named Jack Pierce.The film was huge with critics and audiences,making 12 million at box office on a 162,000 dollar budget.

The radio in the 1930s

The radio had a huge impact on the average American at this time in history. This became something that everyone had in their home, and it was an essential to a family. During the 1930s, the radio wasn't really music based. It was mostly talk shows or you could say the beginning of TV shows. There was things like comedy and little shows people would react. Also, the President did this thing on the radio called Fireside Chats. It's where he talks about things to the public. There was also news that was told on the radio. The average American really enjoyed the radio in that they could hear the latest news without having to wait for the newspaper to come. People felt more involved and a part of out country when they knew what was going on around them. Some families would sit around the radio and listen to whatever was on. The radio was really the start to the TV. The radio had a huge impact on America because during the time it was introduced, there was a depression going on throughout the country and this was something that lightened people's lives a little bit from all the stress of this depression. Americans could have fun with this and get their minds off the depression for a while.

Why?

Citations1. http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/feature/radio-in-the-1930s/2. http://www.livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe30s/life_15.html

Kelsey

My object, the radio, represents this time because it relates to everyone and everyone had one. It represents change and growth and advancement in technology and will lead to other things like the TV. People looking back to this time will be able to see how the radio changed people's lives and how the radio itself has changed.when the radio first came out, it was huge and didn't play music as its main focus. It was talking that you would listen to. Like I mentioned before, Fireside Chats and soap operas were very common. Now, the radio is much smaller, and the only taking on it is commercials and in between songs. Radios are also now in cars and other things other than inside your home. Also, if the radio would have stayed in the direction it was going, I believe it would have turned into the TV, and not music. The radio basically replaced newspaper because it got information out faster and people loved that it was a person telling them, rather than reading it. That still is present today except now it's because of the media that people don't use newspaper. In conclusion, the radio represents the 1930s in many ways that still exists today. The 1930s was a difficult time period, however, the radio helped ease the sadness and depression amongst American citizens.

Technology

Project BackgroundWhile studying the Great Depression of the 1930s, my students and I decided to take a look at the culture of the nation and how the economic crisis may or may not have had an impact on everyday lives. We did this by selecting an object that we thought may have been put in a time capsule from the era and researched it along with the context of the item. We then created a page using the app Book Creator and a template to help us stay consistent. These pages were all shared and compiled into the fol-lowing book. Students had the option to redo their pages to fit grading criteria and to make a polished product--some took ad-vantage of this opportunity and others did not.

The ProcessObjective: Students will select, research, analyze, and write about a popular culture item of the 1930s that will be used in a com-pilation of topics to be included in an ebook that will be offered on Apple's iBook Store.

Day 1

1. Hook: Writing Prompt--If you had to select one item to be put in a time capsule that represents the culture of your genera-tion, what would it be and why?

2. Debrief: Discuss student’s writing. Identify characteristics of culture and create a class definition.

3. Direct Instruction: Explain the E-Book project

4. Individual Work: Allow students time to complete initial research, submit a topic idea for approval and add selected topics to google sheets so topics do not overlap (I did allow some overlap). When approved, students should complete thorough research and submit for approval.

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Technology

The toaster in the household in the 1930s

The pop-up toaster was invented by Charles Strite and patented on October 18th, 1921. It wasn’t until the 1930’s, when sliced bread became sold on store shelves, that toaster prices fell and became more reachable for consumers. The toaster was a household item in the 1930s and it had 400,000 to 1.2 million purchases in 1930. It allowed people to make toast fast in easy. They usually ate it at dinner with an alcoholic drink. Toasters are what moms wanted in the 1930s, making breakfast easy and fast to make. Newly improved toasters were luxury items and cost around $25 in 1939.Toast is bread that has been browned by exposure to radiant heat. This browning is altering the flavor of the bread as well as making it firmer so it holds toppings more securely. Toasting is a common method of making stale bread more palatable. Bread is often toasted using a toaster, an electrical appliance with heating elements. Toast is commonly eaten with butter or margarine and sweetened toppings. Toast is a common breakfast food. Toast may contain carcinogens caused by the browning process.

The toaster was a good product because it...

The first reason the toaster was good in the 1930s was that it proved a quick and easy meal. It will often cook the bread evenly and thoroughly. Bread was commonly used by mothers in the morning and it gave a variety making you able to toast your bread instead of eating it plain. Another reason why it was a good invention was that the toaster made it so you didn't have to toast your toast over open fire or other methods that took lots of time in the kitchen. With the toaster you can toast your bread in 3 minutes or less!There were many types of toasters including the flopper, which had solid doors with embossed concentric circle in the center. Another kind was the tipper toaster. The tipper had tortoise shell Bakelite dangling handles that had a timer to shut off the toaster when it was done. A popular type used in the 1930s was the manual pop-up toaster. With this toaster you had to pull the lower lever down making the bread lower down into the toaster and activates the current. Then you have to have someone watch the toaster and make sure the bread does not burn.

Citationshttp://www.toaster.org/1920.php?page=8http://www.americanhistoryusa.com/a-toast-to-history-buffs/

Made by Zachary

1930's Telephone

Background: Explain what your object is/was and how it fit into the history of the 1930's (Times New Roman Size 12 Font). My object is the 1930's Telephone. It fit into the history because it was a big thing that was made all around the world for people to use. This allowed people to contact others. The Telephone became more popular after the Great Depression in 1930. In the 1930's long distance calls went down by 40%, but after the Depression passed. Phones were in 15 million places. AT&T had 15 million phones in service by the end of the 1930's. The base of the telephone changed in the 1930's. The base was all enclosed. The base also had a rotary dial. Inside the base was a bell and induction coil and a ringer box. Power was sent to each line by Central Office batteries. Before people had use the local batterie. The rotary phone didn't change until the 1960's when they started to make touch tone phones. The Telephone played a big role because a lot of women worked as secretaries and phone operators.

Why?

Explain why you believe this object represents the culture of the 1930s. Make certain to explain, in depth, whatever it is your object represents. Use Times New Roman, size 12 for this section. The rest is place holder text.I think it represents the culture of the 1930's because once these telephones came out everyone had one. It was a piece of technology to get a hold of others. Now with this telephone it made it so that people didn't have to leave their house to talk to someone. They were able to call them right at their homes. I think it made it much easier for people so they they didn't have to travel. It made it easier to contact the once you love. I think it was a big invention at the time. Definitely after the Great Depression. People really made a success after it.

Citations1. History Channel Website, The 1930's Facts and Summary, Link2. 1930's Telephone3. arcotos.com

Chelsea

The Vacuum Cleaner

This wonderful object helped women finish cleaning faster and become more independent, we all know it as the vacuum cleaner. Yes the vacuum cleaner may scare your dog or make your cat run and hide, but it has helped many women out around the house, especially around the 1930's. This fancy new machine cost around eighteen dollars and seventy five cents. Many households families had one, as it cut cleaning time greatly. The vacuum allowed women to become more independent because they were able to get all of their cleaning done faster they were able to go out and do things, not just be stuck in the house cleaning all day. Other machines helped with this as well, like the washing machine. A 1930's vacuum was not at all what it is like today. The original vacuum had a long rectangular metal piece with brushes on the inside. As the brushes went over the carpet it would pull up the dirt and dust from it. The suction would then suck it up through a metal tub into a bag. This bag was usually a piece of fabric. At the top of the bag was a clip that keeps it shut. Emptying this bag was a challenge. To empty the bag you would first have to unscrew it from the metal tub, then you would unclip the top of the bag, you would then lift up the bag and dump it out. You would usually have to empty this bag after every time you used the vacuum.

Why?

The vacuum cleaner represent a time a change for women. Many women were able to become more independent and relied less on their husbands. Some women were even able to go out and get jobs because their whole day wasn't spent in the home cleaning. Women were able to be more social. Women also just had more free time in general. "Women's work" also started to be questioned. Some people started to realize that is wasn't just "women's work". The vacuum cleaner not only helped out women but it made the home cleaner. Before vacuum cleaners the women would bring the rugs outside and hit them with a special stick. Little did they know that doing that did absolutely nothing at all. All it did was let the dust resettle into the rug and the little that did come off the women would breath in. Overall the vacuum made a big impact on America. It helped to make women more independent and cut their cleaning time greatly. It also helped to make their home more healthy. It allowed them to actually create a clean and happy dust free home.

Citations

Hannah

1. Object Lessons, Hoover Junior Vacuum Cleaner, 1930's, Original Link2. About Money, Invention and History of Vacuum Cleaners Link3. Pinterest, Vintage Things Link

The American Automobile

The American automobile of the 1930's was an item of extravagant luxury for its time, yet it stayed rather permissible to many during the Great Depression. Automobiles at this time were the new hit of the century. Everybody either owned one, or wanted to own one. It allowed people to go further than ever thought possible, and in very little time. Citizens could now travel, vacate, and relax in style. Having the success of the Ford Model T to represent this, the automobile was a game-changer in America. During this time, people may have been experiencing a Great Depression, but that didn't stop the manufacturer. Companies like Ford, GM, and Chrysler were paving the way with new technologies and new styles of automobiles. With bigger engines, more convenience, and sleeker looks, the further modernized vehicle of this time was an engineering masterpiece. Though not affordable to everyone at the time, these cars were souped up to their ultimate potential, as the manufacturers had to keep a competitive edge in the market. Such innovations like the automatic transmission, electric wipers, or in-car radios were just some of the ways that manufacturers were opening the gateways to today's modern automobiles. Whether it be Henry Ford or Walter Chrysler, founders created grounds in the automotive industry that would stir during the 1930s, creating powerful automobiles with ballooned out fenders and chrome that would speckle in the sunshine.

The 1930's- A Daring Time to be Bold

The automobile represents the 1930's because it symbolized how America could stay resilient and strong, even in the toughest of times. People were still buying automobiles, maybe not as much, but they still were. With a Great Depression, America still continued forward into advancing technology, innovating design, and improving the American way of life. One great example is the 1932 Ford V-8 Cabriolet. With 65 HP, a single piece block V-8, and looks that would make the most laid back man drool with excitement, this automobile showed how America pushed forward, even when things were pushing back on them. With a price tag of $610 dollars, it would have been a smashing success had people been in better economic conditions, yet we still produced it. That is because America is a land of freedom and representation. We show what we can make of ourselves with our best abilities, and the automobile might just be the ultimate symbol of this. It is the symbol of America. The automobile showed resiliency and determination, even in the toughest of times.

Citations

http://www.anythingaboutcars.com/1930scars.html http://www.thefinertimes.com/The-1930s/1930s-cars-great-innovation-despite-tough-times.htmlhttp://www.history.com/topics/automobiles

Lee

Cadillac V-16

My topic is the cars on the 1930's and I chose a specific car that is the Cadillac V - 16, so I could found some information about this car and why this car fit in to the history of the 1930's.My objective with this car was to talk about how the big company Cadillac is improving all the time with their cars, so this car the Cadillac V -16 improve a lot in the Cadillac company with a level of secrecy more befitting a new military aircraft than a car, and I think that everybody knows that the cars is a really good business in all around the world, so this car might improve the economy for the company Cadillac.

Why I believe this ?

I believe that this car improve for the Cadillac company for their motors and how they are improving their cars in all this many years Because that is always the way hoe the companies improve always, improving the economy and stuffs like that.So in the 1930s in USA like in all the countries the technology was not very advanced like how is now, so of course was more difficult to do think kind of stuffs, but now the technology improve in all around the world, so is easier.I think the 1930s was one of the best ages for the Cadillac company, because they were improving a lot in this time with the Cadillac V-16, and although this car help a lot to correct/fixed the wrong parts or stuffs like that on the 1930s.

Citations

1. Anything about cars, http://www.anythingaboutcars.com/1930scars.html2. Ate up with motors, http://ateupwithmotor.com/model-histories/cadillac-v16/

Camilo

Motorcycles

It is a motorcycle. How they fit in the 1930 is they were faster then cars. They were used in police department. They also were used in sports. One of the important thing that happen with a motorcycle is they were in WWII. Because they were fast. Also they could travel through places that bigger vehicles couldn't get through. Another important events that motorcycle were in is the Jake Pine Endurance Contest, and Bill Davidson Jr. was a person that won the race.

Why

It had people mean. People started to think they are cool. And started to be mean.

Citations1. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henderson_Motorcycle 2.http://www.core77.com/posts/23548/Military-Motorcycles-Part-1-WWII-and-Harley-Davidson3.http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/asp/classics/bike.asp?id=864.http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley-Davidson_WLA

Bailey

Combines in the 1930's

Background: The combine is a piece of equipment that farmers used to take the crops of there fields. The farmers liked the combines so much because they could get there crops off of the fields faster so they could go plant more. The invention of combines helped cause the dust bowl because the farmers would never stop planting or never stop harvesting.prices of the food farmers used dropped dramatically because we did no need all off the food they produced. The combine was used all over the mid west because that's where all of the flat land that could be tilled up and farmed was. The inventor of the combine was Hiram Moore.

Why?

Explain why you believe this object represents the culture of the 1930s. Make certain to explain, in depth, whatever it is your object represents. Use Times New Roman, size 12 for this section. The rest is place holder text. I believe this object represents the culture in the 1930's because there where a lot of farmers during this time period and every farmer needed a combine to harvest his/her crops.the other reason I believe the combine repress to the culture I. The 1930's is because the farms are where all of the city people got there food from and if u didn't have a combine it would be hard to supply everyone with food.

Citations

Damion

1 livinghistory.org2redpowermagazene.com

Fashion

Project BackgroundWhile studying the Great Depression of the 1930s, my students and I decided to take a look at the culture of the nation and how the economic crisis may or may not have had an impact on everyday lives. We did this by selecting an object that we thought may have been put in a time capsule from the era and researched it along with the context of the item. We then created a page using the app Book Creator and a template to help us stay consistent. These pages were all shared and compiled into the fol-lowing book. Students had the option to redo their pages to fit grading criteria and to make a polished product--some took ad-vantage of this opportunity and others did not.

The ProcessObjective: Students will select, research, analyze, and write about a popular culture item of the 1930s that will be used in a com-pilation of topics to be included in an ebook that will be offered on Apple's iBook Store.

Day 1

1. Hook: Writing Prompt--If you had to select one item to be put in a time capsule that represents the culture of your genera-tion, what would it be and why?

2. Debrief: Discuss student’s writing. Identify characteristics of culture and create a class definition.

3. Direct Instruction: Explain the E-Book project

4. Individual Work: Allow students time to complete initial research, submit a topic idea for approval and add selected topics to google sheets so topics do not overlap (I did allow some overlap). When approved, students should complete thorough research and submit for approval.

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Project Explanation

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Women's Dresses

Women's dresses in the 1930's changed as drastically as the economy. Belted high waisted dresses became the style. As the price for a dress was about $1.59 most women sewed their own dresses from material that was no longer fit as other items. These were called house dresses as nobody outside of the family would see them. Many dresses were made on a "cross cut bias" and most skirts were gathered slightly or pleated. Sleeves varied from 3/4 to just over the shoulder. Many dresses in magazines such as Good Houskeeping depicted free flowing skirts and somewhat low cut v-neck lines called "The 1930's Trousseau".One of the most influential designers of this time was Coco Chanel who is most known for the cross cut bias. Another was Madeleine Vionnet who was a French designer from Paris and is associated with designing for Ginger Rogers. The main design was very long and usually had a low open back.

Why?

Women's dresses changed the most because they were being viewed as not workers but as the house keepers of the family. They were supposed to be at home taking care of the kids while the men got the bread for the family. Most women wore skirts and dresses and changed through out the day if they were going out into town. They were typically made of a cotton fabric with floral prints.They were called the day dress. The dress that women typically wore in the house were called house dresses or hooverettes and typically were reversible. They were made of a more durable cotton and were more plain than the day dresses they had high belted waists because of the current style of narrow hips and a slender waist.Evening gowns were also popular for wearing to formal events. These were made of a satin like cloth and were floor length. They typically had beading and were form fitting to the woman. Women overall were put to body standards that weren't in place before and that continue to change today. High slender waists are a trend and evening gowns are still around today.

Citations1. The People History, 1930's chothes, men's and women's fashion, Link2. Vintage Dancer, women's dresses in the 1930's, link

Kathryn

Food

Project BackgroundWhile studying the Great Depression of the 1930s, my students and I decided to take a look at the culture of the nation and how the economic crisis may or may not have had an impact on everyday lives. We did this by selecting an object that we thought may have been put in a time capsule from the era and researched it along with the context of the item. We then created a page using the app Book Creator and a template to help us stay consistent. These pages were all shared and compiled into the fol-lowing book. Students had the option to redo their pages to fit grading criteria and to make a polished product--some took ad-vantage of this opportunity and others did not.

The ProcessObjective: Students will select, research, analyze, and write about a popular culture item of the 1930s that will be used in a com-pilation of topics to be included in an ebook that will be offered on Apple's iBook Store.

Day 1

1. Hook: Writing Prompt--If you had to select one item to be put in a time capsule that represents the culture of your genera-tion, what would it be and why?

2. Debrief: Discuss student’s writing. Identify characteristics of culture and create a class definition.

3. Direct Instruction: Explain the E-Book project

4. Individual Work: Allow students time to complete initial research, submit a topic idea for approval and add selected topics to google sheets so topics do not overlap (I did allow some overlap). When approved, students should complete thorough research and submit for approval.

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Project Explanation

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Krispy KremeThe Beginning of a New Era

On July 13, 1937 a man by the name Vernon Rudolph opened the first ever Krispy Kreme in Old Salem, North Carolina. Legend has it, he won the recipe for yeast doughnuts in a poker game with a French chief, an odd but sufficient way to discover the now-so famous doughnut. However Rudolph came by the recipe is not as important as what to come, though. The smell of the doughnuts wafted through Old Salem, bringing in customers, but Rudolph had an even brighter idea. Soon, loyal and new customers kept coming back for more, so he cut a hole through his restaurant's wall and sold directly to the hungry customers. As his business grew, Rudolph opened more stores to sell his doughnuts. Demand grew and Rudolph had another card up his sleeve. Rudolph invented the Krispy Kreme automatic doughnut cutter and maker machine, which is able to mix and shape doughnuts to their ideal form, and allowed business to boom.

Krispy Kreme Then and NowWhen you think doughnuts, your mind probably jumps to Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts. The convenience of donuts with a cup of coffee has become such a staple in modern life that it is often taken for granted. However, in the 1930's this was something new. Instead of being a casual breakfast, it was a longed for and beloved snack. For the time capsule, I would have proposed we place in a picture of the opening of Krispy Kreme.One thousand stores strong today, the chain store represent a change in the decade. No more was the small farm life of the 1800's. The 1920's brought a more fast paced lifestyle that we see in our modern society. This was not just a sit in diner, but a sidewalk kiosk of sorts wherein you could quickly purchase your snack.In modern life, everything is fast paced. The ability to live such lives is due to aspects of culture in the past changing, even if it was as simple as a hole in a wall, or an automatic machine to make food for you. Thanks to small things like these, life began to pick up and modernize. This is why Krispy Kreme was important.

Citations1. Krispykreme.com, Our Story, Link2. Krispykreme.com.au, History3. Lauracandler.com, How Krispy Kremes Work

Meranda

The donut, while simple to make, has an interesting past. Although it's been enjoyed for so long fossilized remains ahave been discovered by archaeologists, the donut didn't make its way to America until the 19th century. Millions of American soldiers were fighting in the front lines of France during World War One when the donut was first introduced as a sweet and convenient food. After the war there were many demands for these snacks as they were understandably addictive. In New York, a man by the name of Adolp Levit discovered the opportunity presented by selling donuts and created the first donut machine in the 1920's. They became the poster child for fairs everywhere, even being sold at The World Fair in Chicago. As production increased interest spiked and and article from The New Yorker debuted the donut in 1931, and Adolph began making millions of dollars. Joe LeBeau, a man from Kentucky, came to New York looking for somebody to sell his donut recipe to when the opportunity arose. Ishmael Armstrong, the owner of a store called Krispy Kreme, bought his recipe and started selling them door-to-door. A very successful franchise was born, creating competition and propelling the popularity of donuts.

The 1930's was a time of recovery. Citizens were hurting from WWI and The Depression left them with little money in their pockets. During World War One, the donut was seen as a comforting reminder of home. They were even served by Red Cross volunteers known as Donut Dollies in the front lines. The demand of these sweets increased during World War Two as well. Bakeries also became a large part of America's culture as it developed a sweet tooth. The donut was cheap, costing less than a nickel and is easy to eat on-the-go, pairing well with just about any drink. The culture of America was much more affected by the introduction of the donut than most realize. The need for a food that's fast to make and easy to eat still controls much of our diets today. Americans have always used food as a means of comfort during tough times, and that way of life has built some of the most successful food industries in America.

Citations

1) The Smithsonian Magazine, The History of the Doughnut, Link2) In Your State, 15 Best Donut Shops in Pennsylvania, Link3) Krispy Kreme, Our Story, Link

AlexisHaegele’s Bakery in Philadelphia

Effects on the Culture The Donut Meets America