The Civilian Conservation Corps, called the CCC, was a program started by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It gave jobs to young American men during the great depression. They helped fight droughts and wildfires, stop soil from washing away, and build and care for state parks and other outdoor places. CCC members worked hard and lived together in camps.

Spark your thinking!

1. Set up your Social Studies mini spark recording page: #4: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) 

2.  Read about the CCC at Kiddle.  What Work Did the CCC Do? Record 5-8 ideas on your recording page.

3.  Watch this video and record 3+ facts on your recording page

4. Watch the Trunk full of History episode about the CCC.  Write about some of the items discussed about and how they helped give information about the time period.

5. Share your social studies mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.

Check out these Social Studies mini sparks about other events during the Great Depression