1. OGT Weekly Writing
Describe what you
see in this picture.
What is happening
here?
What is unusual
about the family in
this picture?
What reasons can
you think of for why
they are in this
situation?
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5. Dust Bowl Facts
Caused by overproduction
(wheat), drought, and high winds
Worst environmental disaster in US History
(100,000,000 acres—size of Pennsylvania)
Tied yourself to ropes before going out into a
storm; breathing was a hazard
Static electricity in storms knocked people
over
Chickens roosted in mid-afternoon
Dust went to Chicago, New York, DC—even
ships at sea
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