1920s/1930s Unit Project:
Due: Tuesday, April 21
Project Description:
Students will research, investigate, and compare the artistic environments that existed in the Roaring ‘20s to that
of the Great Depression.
Length: 3 pages
Choose one of the following art forms to investigate:
 Music
 Visual Arts
 Graphic Arts
 Acting/Theatre
 Movies
 Creative Writing/Literature
 Dance
In your project be sure to:
1. Describe the two eras:
o Pick primary sources that represent the 1920s and the 1930s them for how they portrays the era
in which they were made.
2. Analyze the two eras for changes to see what they tell you about American society at the time (Be sure
to make connections to historical events we have been studying in class):
o What do the sources tell you about how people lived during these eras?
o What do the source tell you about overall mood of these eras?
3. Identify how the style of the art form you are studying changes from the 1920s to the 1930s and analyze
what this says about how ideas or situations changed from one era to the next:
o How does your art form change from the 1920s to the 1930s?
o What do the changes in the art form tell you about changes in American society from the 1920s
to the 1930s?
Total Point Value: 70 points
Visit: http://cabushistoryperiod1.wikispaces.com/
 This contains a project description, links to useful Internet resources to help you in doing your project,
and other tips for getting started.
 If during spring break you have any questions about the project, please visit the discussion page of the
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Topic
The Roaring ‘20s
The Great
Depression
Criteria
Description of life in the 1920s:

Pick at least one primary sources that
represent the 1920s

How does/do the source(s) portrays the era
in which they were made?

Make connections to information reviewed
in class on the 1920s
Description of life in the Great Depression:

Pick at least one primary sources that
represent the Great Depression

How does/do the source(s) portrays the era
in which they were made.

Make connections to information reviewed
in class on the Great Depression
Score
10 points: Paper includes a detailed description of the 1920s that
makes connections to information we learned in class about it.
7 points: Paper includes a detailed description of the 1920s, but
makes little to no connections to information we learned in class.
3 points: Paper includes description of the 1920s that lacks details
and does not make connections to materials learned in class.
0 points: Does not describe the era of the 1920s
10 points: Paper includes a detailed description of the Great
Depression that makes connections to information we learned in
class about it.
7 points: Paper includes a detailed description of the Great
Depression, but makes little to no connections to information we
learned in class.
3 points: Paper includes description of the Great Depression that
lacks details and does not make connections to materials learned in
class.
0 points: Does not describe the era of the Great Depression


Analysis of
Roaring ‘20s
Source
Analysis of Great
Depression
Source


15 points: The paper contains a thorough and detailed analysis of
the document(s) that meets all the criteria listed to the left.
10 points: The paper contains a somewhat detailed analysis of a
document or source for the era but lacks connections to information
learned in class about the 1920s.
5 point: The analysis of the document lacks details and connections
to information learned in class about the 1920s.
For document analysis guides on what questions to
think about when examining documents go to the
class wikispace.

What does (do) the source(s) tell you about
how people lived during these eras?

What does (do) the source(s) tell you about
overall mood of these eras?

What does this source tell you about
American society at this time?

Make connections to historical events we
have been studying in class
0 points: Does not include a source or document to analyze on the
1920s
For document analysis guides on what questions to
think about when examining documents go to the
class wikispace.
Your conclusion should answer the following
questions:
0 points: Does not include a source or document to analyze on the
Great Depression

Conclusion
What does (do) the source(s) tell you about
how people lived during these eras?
What does (do) the source(s) tell you about
overall mood of these eras?
What does this source tell you about
American society at this time?
Make connections to historical events we
have been studying in class

How does your art form change from
the 1920s to the 1930s?
What do the changes in the art form tell
you about changes in American society
from the 1920s to the 1930s?
15 points: The paper contains a thorough and detailed analysis of
the document(s) that meets all the criteria listed to the left.
10 points: The paper contains a somewhat detailed analysis of a
document or source for the era but lacks connections to information
learned in class about the Great Depression.
5 point: The analysis of the document lacks details and connections
to information learned in class about the Great Depression.
10 points: Your conclusion answer both questions included in the
criteria with use of details.
7 points: Your conclusion is somewhat detailed and for the most
part answers the questions in the criteria.
3 points: Your paper has a conclusion with little details and does not
answer the questions included in the criteria section.
0 points: Your paper lacks a conclusion.
5 points: Correct grammar and close to no spelling mistakes
Spelling &
Grammar
Spelling, grammar, punctuation, proofreading
3 points: Some spelling and grammar mistakes, but the main point
is still understandable
1 point: unreadable
Includes Copies
or Reference of
both Documents/
Source
Reference for the source: what it is and where you got
it from
5 points: Includes a copy of both sources and/or references
Copy of the source: Include a picture if it is a piece of
artwork, lyrics if it is a song, etc. If it is a film, book,
or dance then include a reference. (See the class
wikispace for a guide on how to write references)
1 point: Does not include
0 points: Does not include copies or references for source when
copies can not be attached such as songs or films
3 points: Includes a copy and/or reference for only one source
Useful Internet Resources:
General Information about the 1920s:
General Information about the 1930s:
Music:
Visual Arts:
Graphic Arts:
Acting/Theatre:
Movies:
Creative Writing/Literature:
Dance: