A Period of Change (1870 - 1950)
Day 3 - The Great Depression (1930's)
Unfortunately, the wealth and success of the 1920s did not continue into the 1930s. Instead, the stock market in America crashed on Tuesday 29 October 1929. When this happened, people lost a lot of money and much of the world sunk into a deep, financial depression. The 1930s is often referred to as the ‘Great Depression.’
Activity 1 | Dealing with Stress
In New Zealand, many people lost their jobs during this decade. Experts predict that as much as 30% of the population was unemployed. It was a very stressful time for families.
Sadly, many of us still experience stress in our lives to this day. When I feel stressed I try to go for a walk or pop into my local gym for a quick workout. Exercise makes me feel better. What about you?
On your blog, please tell us what you do when you want to relax or de-stress. Do you read a favourite book, watch a favourite television show or talk to someone special? What are your tips for dealing with stress?
Tips | Dealing with Stress
What I like to do when I want to relax is:
> Sit outside (take a deep breath)
> Going for a walk
> Having a cold drink (In Summer) Hot drink (In Winter)
Activity 2 | Offering a Helping Hand
During this period, people struggled to find work both here at home and overseas. It was a really tough time for people living in the Great Plains of the United States because they were hit with a huge drought that lasted for most of the decade. Many crops were damaged and farmers were not able to make enough money to feed their families.
Imagine that you were alive in the 1930s. What could you have done to help these families? On your blog, list three different ways that you could raise funds for families to help them buy food and clothing. Be as creative as you can with your fundraising ideas!
Fundraising for Families | 1930's
What could I do to help?
> Maybe I could bake some cakes/cupcakes.
> Sell some old/unwanted clothes.
> Ask rich homes to help support poor families.
Bonus Activity | Paying it forward
In the mid-1930s, things began to change for the better in New Zealand. More people were able to find work and receive a steady paycheck. They were still careful, however, with their money and rarely, if ever, bought treats or gifts for one another.
Imagine that you were able to travel back in time to visit a family in the 1930s. What special gifts or treats would you like to bring with you? I would likely bring blocks of Whittaker’s chocolate, bags of Jet Planes and Pineapple Lumps, healthy food snacks, clothing, and games for the children. What about you?
What would I bring? | 1930's
I would bring things like:
> Anzac Biscuits
> Bikes, Skateboards, roller skates for the kids
> Whittaker's Chocolate, Pavlova and L&P
Hey there Mei thanks for sharing your tips for dealing with and relieving stress. They're all very useful and practical. I especially like how you speak about sitting outside, taking a deep breath and trying to relax. I also find just getting outside a simple way to feel better. I also like listening to music, reading a book or watching a movie. Sometimes I go for a run and that always makes me feel a million times better.
ReplyDeleteWhat sorts of things makes you stressed?
Thanks, Billy
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ReplyDeleteYou've also decided to bring some really cool things back to the 1930's, I am sure a family would be really pleased to receive all of those goods. It's great that you have a balance between food and belongings because the food will go relatively quickly while the bikes, skateboards and roller skates will last a long time if they're well looked after.
ReplyDeleteGreat job Mei, keep it up!
Billy