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Sharpen student observation and interpretation skills by critically examining visual images from the turn of the centuries, Circa 1900 and Circa 2000.
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This project investigates and examines the impact transportation has had on peoples' lives. We chose to compare and contrast the turn of the centuries. This lesson introduces primary documents, specifically visuals. We intend for this activity to be used across grade levels and provide a basic framework that is adaptable. We intentionally left out a lot of specifics so that students would critically think about and come up with questions and ideas on their own for more in-depth study.
Objectives |
Students will be renewing and adding skills related to inquiry
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Time Required |
The activity will take approximately two weeks. |
Recommended Grade Level |
This lesson is intended to be used with eleventh grade American history high school students. |
Curriculum Fit |
This lesson could be used in an interdisciplinary English/social studies class. |
Standards |
McREL 4th Edition Standards & Benchmarks Geography Standard 16. Understands the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution and importance of resources Historical Understanding Language Arts |
Resources Used |
Circa 1900
Circa 2000 |
Additional Resources |
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Procedure
- Discuss and define transportation.
- View three photographs and a film clip depicting farm markets at the turn of the centuries (Circa 1900 and Circa 2000)
- Deduce and interpret the information in the photographs.
- Formulate questions for project work.
Evaluation and Extension
Student folders will be evaluated using a check list for pre-project activities. At the project stage, student projects will be evaluated using a check list generated by students and the instructor.
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