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The Progressives Unit PlanThe Progressives Unit Plan
Publisher
Annenberg Foundation
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6th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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2 hrs
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The Progressives

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The Progressive Era brought about a word that often leads to turmoil—change! Learners research the late 1800s in American history to uncover societal issues gripping the nation back in the day. The 15th lesson of a 22-part series exploring American history includes primary sources, video evidence, and advertisements as learners present their views individually, in pairs, and in small groups. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

progressivism, the progressive era, women's rights, labor laws

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Preview the lesson with the class by brainstorming current societal issues groups want to change
  • Depending on the activity, assign students to pairs or group work  to best facilitate their strengths in assisting one another

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson includes overhead projector and transparencies

Pros

  • Resource provides content scoring rubrics for teacher use
  • Lesson includes printable worksheets and materials for distribution in the classroom

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3

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