CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS

In the 1920 and 1930s, the United States went through the Great Depression. In the economic down swing, some people were out of work for years at a time. In 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became president after running on a platform that promised to get the government more involved in finding solutions to the country's problems. One idea Roosevelt introduced was the Civilian Conservation Corps. This program offered jobs to young men all across the country to help preserve the nation's natural resources. In the April, we'll look at this remarkable New Deal program, from its origins to its successes. We'll also test your ability to identify tree leaves and provide some ideas for planting a tree in your neighborhood or yard.

Teacher's Guide

Paperback  48 pgs.  Full Color
Suggested for ages: 9-14
Product Code: COB0504