As we continue rolling through the 2020’s, wouldn’t your students love to know what the 1920’s were like?

“Life 100 Years Ago” focuses on technology, culture, and change that roared through the 1920’s. A short video covers general history and fun facts about the 1920’s, while the worksheets and activities include exercises and games to help kids of the 2020’s learn about kids who lived 100 years ago. Featuring job profile cards, historic grocery lists, and games like Pick-up Sticks and Jacks, students will explore how things have changed and how they’ve stayed the same. The 1920’s have a lot of lessons for the 2020’s, let’s explore them together!

This program is aligned with Social Studies, Health Education, Science, and English Language Arts and Reading TEKS for 1st – 5th grade. Please note – this program has a lesson plan and worksheets section divided between Lower (1st – 2nd) and Upper (3rd – 5th) Elementary. Please select the option most appropriate for your students.

Supply List

Click to order the following items (or find similar ones) to facilitate the hands on activity for this lesson.

Pick Up Sticks

Jacks (Melissa & Doug)

Combo Pack (more affordable option)

Wooden Tops

Lower Elementary

Lesson Plans, Activities & Worksheets

Lesson Plan - Lower Elementary

182.66 KB 21 Downloads

1920s Paper Doll Coloring Sheet

525.73 KB 19 Downloads

    Upper Elementary

    Lesson Plans, Activities & Worksheets

    Lesson Plan - Upper Elementary

    187.08 KB 25 Downloads

    1920's Money Matters

    1.26 MB 25 Downloads

    1920's Job Profile - Teacher

    414.76 KB 12 Downloads

    1920's Job Profile - Oil Worker

    335.00 KB 6 Downloads

    1920's Job Profile - Lawyer

    556.54 KB 6 Downloads