The Dust Bowl for Kids

Step into the 1930s to learn about the Dust Bowl, one of the most difficult times in American history. This simple and clear video explains how years of drought, poor farming practices, and powerful windstorms turned parts of the Great Plains into a dry, dusty disaster. Discover how families struggled to survive, why many people left their homes, and how the Dust Bowl affected farming, the environment, and life during the Great Depression. A straightforward look at this powerful environmental and historical event.