This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Isaac Singer. Students will analyze Singer’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Isaac Singer POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Alexander Graham Bell. Students will analyze Bell’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Alexander Graham Bell POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Thomas Edison. Students will analyze Edison’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Thomas Edison POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Frank J. Sprague, inventor of electric streetcars. Students will analyze Sprague’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Frank J. Sprague POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of William S. Burroughs, inventor of the adding machine. Students will analyze Burrough’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: William S. Burroughs POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Elijah McCoy, who made improvements to the lubricators of steam engines. Students will analyze McCoy’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Elijah McCoy POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Jan Ernst Matzeliger, who made improvements to the shoemaking process. Students will analyze Matzeliger’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Jan Ernst Matzeliger’s POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of the Wright Brothers. Students will analyze the Wright Brothers lives and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: The Wright Brothers POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of C. Latham Sholes, the inventor of the typewriter. Students will analyze Sholes’ life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: C. Latham Sholes POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of George Eastman, inventor of the Kodak camera. Students will analyze Eastman’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: George Eastman POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of John Thurman, who made improvements to the vacuum cleaner. Students will analyze Thurman’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: John Thurman POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Henry Ford. Students will analyze Ford’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Henry Ford POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! 2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of George Westinghouse, inventor of air conditioning systems. Students will analyze Westinghouse’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: George Westinghouse POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Samuel Gompers and the impact of the American Federation of Labor (AFL). Students will analyze Gompers’ life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Samuel Gompers’ POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Mother Jones and the impact she had fighting for the rights of child laborers. Students will analyze Jones’ life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Mother Jones POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Terence V. Powderly and the impact of the Knights of Labor. Students will analyze Powderly’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Terence V. Powderly POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did the Americanization movement become significant in the early 20th century, and how did it impact immigrants’ ability to maintain their cultural identities? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of assimilation, nativism, the Chinese Exclusion Act, the Americanization movement, and the idea of America becoming a “melting pot”. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Critical thinking question “Becoming an American” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions “Becoming an American” primary source photo document station activity with scaffolding questions Assimilation Nativism Sweatshops Chinese Exclusion Act Americanization Melting Pot Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did nativism influence U.S. immigration policies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and what were the consequences for immigrants during that time? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did the development of public transportation systems, like cable cars and electric trolleys, play a crucial role in the growth and expansion of cities during the urbanization era from 1850 to 1917? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of urbanization, or the growth of cities. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary source photo analysis “Life in the City” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Frederick Law Olmsted POV with analysis questions Elisha Otis POV with analysis questions Tenement housing resident POV with analysis questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the innovations and changes during the urbanization era transform city life and improve living conditions for urban residents? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to the rapid growth of cities during the urbanization era? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of urbanization, or the growth of cities. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary source photo analysis “The Urbanization Era 1850-1917” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did urbanization during the late 19th and early 20th centuries shape modern cities and influence the way we live today? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did Hull House and Jane Addams conribute to improving the lives of immigrants and the poor during the urbanization era? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact settlement houses and neighborhood guilds. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary source photo analysis “Impact of Settlement Houses” reading passage with scaffolding questions “The Subjective Necessity for Social Settlements” by Jane Addams primary source excerpt analysis with scaffolding questions Jane Addams POV with analysis questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why were settlement houses like Hull House important in helping immigrants and the poor adapt to life in American cities during the late 1800s and early 1900s? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.