S.L.J. Week 2 day 3

Day 3: The Great Depression (The 1930s)

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?

Here are some tips for when you get stressed.

When I get stressed and have to do so many

Things at once this is what I like to do.

I would get a drink for me to calm down

then I would go outside and ride my bike for a

while to enjoy the fresh air.

I would also just watch video clips on my phone

to also calm down.

Those were my tips on how to calm down

when you’re stressed.

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!

1. I would do a garage sale in St. Heliers so

that people would buy the clothes and other things.

2. I would put some clothes in clean bins and also

sell more clothes.

3. I would ask rich people to donate some

food or money for the homeless.

That was my three ways.

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? Rachel would likely bring blocks
of Whittaker’s chocolate, bags of Jet Planes and
Pineapple Lumps, healthy food snacks, clothing, and
games for the children.

If I had to travel back to the 1930s I

would’ve brought them clothes because

they had different types of clothes and

I could show them the new fashion.

I would bring lollies and chocolates

like starbursts and maltesers so they could

eat them.

I would also bring a bluetooth speaker

so they can see instead of buying

a radio you can connect music

to the speaker.

Thanks for reading Week 2 Day 3 of

the summer learning journey.