What Was School Like In 1930? - WORKBOOK | Grade 7 - 9

The First Day of School in 1930 offers students in Grades 5 to 9 an engaging and accessible introduction to life during the Weimar Republic. Through a fictionalized student narrative, learners explore what school, daily life, and society looked like nearly a century ago.

This resource includes:

• A fictional diary entry from the perspective of a child in 1930 Germany

• Comprehension questions and discussion prompts

• Background information on the Weimar Republic in student-friendly language

• Creative writing tasks and role-based reflection activities

• Printable worksheets, teacher guidance, and editable versions

Perfect for middle school social studies, history, or ELA classrooms, this resource supports critical thinking, historical empathy, and interdisciplinary learning. It can be used for whole-class instruction, stations, substitute teaching, or enrichment projects.

Bring history to life by connecting young readers with the human side of past societies—an ideal entry point into German history through storytelling.