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Boom Times and Easy Money

The Roaring Twenties

Day 89of 180
Week 18of 36
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand the economic prosperity of the 1920s

2

Analyze how economic changes impacted American society

3

Recognize the importance of wise financial stewardship

Proverbs 21:5

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

Proverbs 21:5 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's wisdom about financial planning and responsible economic behavior

📦 Materials Needed

  • Worksheet with economic data charts
  • Colored pencils
  • Calculator
  • Poster board
  • Sample 1920s advertisements

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review previous day's lesson about the Harlem Renaissance. Introduce economic prosperity of the 1920s with interactive timeline.

💭 Review Question: What new cultural movements were happening in the 1920s?
2Teaching (15 min)

Explain the economic boom of the 1920s, including rising stock market, increased manufacturing, and consumer culture.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Stock market growth
  • Increased automobile production
  • New consumer goods
  • Rise of advertising
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How might sudden wealth change people's behavior?
  • What dangers exist when people spend more than they earn?
  • How can we be responsible with money?
3Activity: 1920s Economic Explorer (10 min)
worksheet

Students analyze economic data and create a visual representation of 1920s economic trends.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Examine provided economic charts
  2. Calculate percentage increases in manufacturing
  3. Create a poster showing economic growth
  4. Include biblical perspective on financial wisdom
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-filled charts with fewer calculations

Challenge: Research additional economic indicators independently

4Closing (5 min)

Summarize key economic changes and discuss responsible financial management

📝 Review Questions:
  • What made the 1920s an economically prosperous time?
  • How can we be wise with money?
  • What biblical principles guide financial decisions?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us understand the importance of wise financial stewardship and using resources responsibly.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Prohibition and its unintended consequences

Proverbs 21:5

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

Proverbs 21:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions representing diligence and hasty spending

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The 1920s represented a time of unprecedented economic growth and consumer culture in American history.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Discuss family budgeting
  • Explain concept of saving
  • Highlight biblical financial principles
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might not understand complex economic concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of basic economic growth principles

Extension Activities

  • Create a mock 1920s family budget
  • Research modern economic trends
  • Interview grandparents about family finances

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