This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Jacob Riis and the impact of his book, How the Other Half Lives. Students will analyze Riis’ life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Jacob Riis 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 Elisha Otis and the impact of the elevator on cities. Students will analyze Olmsted’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Elisha Otis 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 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 quote analysis “Different Lives” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer and questions Jacob Riis POV with analysis questions “How the Other Half Lives” primary source analysis with questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the differences in living conditions between the slums, middle-class homes, and suburbs during the urbanization era shape the experiences and opportunities of the people living in these areas? 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 Statue of Liberty and the impact of its symbolism on the United States. Students will analyze the meaning of the Statue of Liberty’s and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Statue of Liberty 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 Jane Addams and the impact of settlement houses like Hull House. Students will analyze Addams’ life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Jane Addams 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.

How did the reforms of the Progressive Era address the challenges brought by industrialization and urbanization, and in what ways did these reforms impact American society? This activity closely examines the aspects of the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Suffragists primary source photo analysis The Progressive Era reading passage with scaffolding questions The Progressive Era Station Activity or Document Pass with corresponding scaffolding questions Station #1 - Political Reform Station #2 - Economic Reform Station #3 - Social Reform Station #4 - Health and Safety Station #5 - Environmental Conservation Station #6 - Progressive Presidents Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why were the reforms of the Progressive Era important, and how did they contribute to shaping modern American society? Answer key for teachers ★ 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 rise of consumerism during the Progressive Era change the everyday lives and leisure activities of Americans? This activity examines the rise of consumerism and leisure time for Americans during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents about department stores, advertisements, amusement parks such as Coney Island, and much more. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Macy’s 1910 primary source ad analysis Document Analysis with scaffolding questions Consumerism and Leisure Time Department Stores Advertisements Amusement Parks Vaudeville and Theatres World’s Fairs Spectator Sports Ragtime and Early Jazz Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did the growth of consumerism and leisure activities during the Progressive Era have a significant impact on American society and culture? Answer key for teachers ★ 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 vaudeville, circuses, and theatre reflect the social and economic changes of the Progressive Era? This lesson and activity examines the impact of entertainment such as vaudeville, the circus, and the theatre during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Barnum and Bailey’s circus 1912 primary source document and scaffolding questions “Vaudeville, Circuses, and Theatre” reading passage and scaffolding questions Progressive Era Entertainment Poster Project with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the emergence of vaudeville, circuses, and theatre during the Progressive Era influence the cultural and social landscape of the time period? Answer key for teachers ★ 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 rise of department stores and the growth of advertising during the Progressive Era significantly change consumer culture in the United States? This lesson and activity examines the rise of department stores and the growth of advertising the department stores and products during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents about department stores and using advertising. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - “Meet me at the fountain” primary source and scaffolding questions “The Rise of Department Stores” reading passage and scaffolding questions Department store primary source photo with analysis questions Marshall Field’s primary source photo analysis with questions Macy’s primary source photo analysis with questions Create your own department store advertisement project/activity with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the development of department stores and the evolution of advertising during the Progressive Era transform the shopping experience and consumer behavior in the United States? Answer key for teachers ★ 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 amusement parks like Coney Island’s Steeplechase Park and Luna Park influence urban entertainment and social life during the Progressive Era, and what challenges did they face? This lesson and activity examines the rise of amusement parks spotlighting Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - “Coney Island carousel” 1876 primary source and scaffolding questions “Amusement Parks and Coney Island” reading passage and scaffolding questions Coney Island Document Pass/Station Activity/Analysis with scaffolding questions for each Brooklyn Rapid Transit System Luna Park Riding an Elephant Bad Elephant Steeplechase Park Water Carnival Coney Island Swept by Fire Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the development and events of amusement parks like Coney Island’s Steeplechase Park and Luna Park shape the cultural and social dynamics of the Progressive Era, and what were some significant challenges they encountered? Answer key for teachers ★ 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 development of ragtime and early jazz music during the Progressive Era reflect and influence American society and culture? This lesson and activity examines the development and impact of ragtime and early jazz music in the United States during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - "Paris has has “Ragtime Wild” 1900 primary source document and scaffolding questions Ragtime and Early Jazz reading passage with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Scott Joplin POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did ragtime and early jazz music have such a significant impact on American culture during the Progressive era, and how did they help shape future music genres? Answer key for teachers ★ 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 development of sports during the Progressive Era contribute to social and economic changes in American society? This lesson and activity examines the development and impact of sports in the United States during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Ty Cobb baseball 1909 primary source document and scaffolding questions Spectator and Participatory Sports reading passages: Popularity, Key Figures, Stadiums, etc. with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Baseball Basketball College Football Tennis Golf Cycling Impact of Sports Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why were sports significant during the Progressive Era, and how did they impact American society both socially and economically? Answer key for teachers ★ 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 Socialists believe that replacing capitalism with socialism was necessary to achieve true equality and fairness in society? This lesson and activity examines the development and impact of the rise of progressives and the differing of opinions from socialists during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Progressives vs. Socialist opinion quotes with scaffolding questions Progressives vs. Socialists reading passage with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Progressive view POV with scaffolding questions Socialist view POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the differing approaches of Progressives and Socialists impact efforts to address social and economic problems in the early 20th century? Answer key for teachers ★ 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 were political machines like Tammany Hall able to maintain power despite their corrupt practices, and how did their eventual exposure lead to significant political power? This lesson and activity examines the development and impact of corrupt political machines and bosses in the United States during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - 1871 Thomas Nast political cartoon primary source document and scaffolding questions Corruption in the Gilded Age reading passage with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Boss Tweed POV with scaffolding questions Boss Tweed and Political Cartoons: Popular Subject for Political Cartoonists reading passage with scaffolding questions Investigating Political Corruption in the Gilded Age Political Cartoon Activity with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the corruption of political machines during the Gilded Age impact American politics and lead to important reforms in government transparency and accountability? Answer key for teachers ★ 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 Boss Tweed and the impact of corruption during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze Addams’ life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Boss Tweed 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 Ida Tarbell and the impact of muckrakers during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze Tarbell’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Ida Tarbell 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 Upton Sinclair and the impact of muckrakers during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze Sinclair’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Upton Sinclair 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 Jacob Riis and the impact of muckrakers during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze Riis’ life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Jacob Riis 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 Lincoln Steffens and the impact of muckrakers during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze Steffens’ life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Lincoln Steffens 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.

How did the reforms during the Progressive Era address the social, political, and economic challenges of the time, and what impact did these reforms have on American society? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of the political, economic and social reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Progressive Era political cartoon analysis Reforms and Projects during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Political Reforms Education Reforms Anti-Alcohol Reforms Labor Reforms Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why were the reforms of the Progressive Era significant in shaping modern American society, and how did they address the key issues of political corruption, education, alcohol consumption, and labor conditions? Answer key for teachers ★ 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.