Lots and lots of data in a variety of forms about human development around the world. Could be used for teacher presentations or student research. Includes the Human Development Index
Chicago Racial Demographics changing over time. This animated .gif shows the growth and expansion of Chicago's segregated black ghettoes on the south and west sides. Very dramatic. Uses census data, 1910-200
This page contains graphs, maps, and links to articles. From the progressive magazine Mother Jones, the data and links are skeptical of laws that restrict voting
The curriculum begins with a message from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and an introductory essay, "The Great Depression: An Overview," written by David C. Wheelock, a research economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and an expert on the Great Depression.
Some great lessons. I personally will be using some form of Lesson 2 - What Do People Say? (work with 6 letters written from various people in the 20s of the causes of the G.D.)
and Lesson 3.What Really Caused the Great Depression? (create a budget sheet before and after the G.D. and identify tradeoffs made.
They have pdf.s available as well as smartboard material.