The Dust Bowl Disaster of the 1930s
__________About: __________
This worksheet explores the Dust Bowl, a severe environmental
disaster that struck the Great Plains region of the United States
during the 1930s. It examines the causes of the crisis, including
drought and poor farming practices, and explains how it changed
farming methods and government policy. Students will learn about
the human impact of the disaster and how families adapted and
survived. This worksheet covers history, geography, and
environmental science through engaging activities.
__________What’s Included: __________
This worksheet features Article (5 paragraphs), True/False (16
statements), Comprehension Questions (6), Multiple Choice (15),
Word Search (15 words), Crossword (10 clues), and Odd One Out
(30 words).
__________Target Grades: __________
Grades +5
__________Teacher Note: __________
This worksheet works well alongside lessons on the Great Depression
and environmental conservation. Encourage students to think about
the connection between human choices and natural disasters, and
consider pairing the reading with maps of the affected states for
extra context.