Understanding By Design Lesson

Teacher: Meghan Keener Course: American History Unit: Migration and Industrialization Length of lesson: 40 minutes Stage 1 Desired Results Content Standard(s): Grade Level: 10 th Grade Lesson Topic: Robber Barons Day of Unit: Nine

Ohio Content Standards Grade 8:

I. Historical Thinking and Skills 1. Primary and secondary sources are used to examine events from multiple perspectives and to present and defend a position. IV. Economic Decision Making and Skills 22. Choices made by individuals, businesses and governments have both present and future consequences V. Production and Consumption 23. The Industrial Revolution fundamentally changed the means of production as a result of improvements in technology, use of new power resources, the advent of interchangeable parts and the shift from craftwork to factory work.

National Standards for History in the Schools Grades 5-12:

Era 4 - Expansion and Reform (1801-1861) Standard 2: How the industrial revolution, increasing immigration, the rapid expansion of slavery, and the westward movement changed the lives of Americans and led toward regional tensions
Understanding (s)/goals Students will understand: Historical interpretation is influenced by the cultural perspective of the observer. The technological advancements of the late 19th century paved the way for the continued growth of American industry. Essential Question(s): How will the latest technology change your life? What should be the limits on an individuals pursuit of happiness? Does money lead to happiness? What are the responsibilities of the

The survival of the individual members of society depends on their ability to adapt to social and economic changes. Race, gender, age, and wealth contribute to class distinctions and social stratification. Analyzing history allows us to learn about ourselves and make informed decisions that shape our future. The only constant is change. Student objectives (outcomes): Students will be able to:

individual and/or society in regard to the health of the environment? What is the American Dream? Can anyone achieve it? Does it mean something different to different people?

2. American Identity: Students will understand the varying views of what it means to be an American, American exceptionalism, and the impact of regionalism on those views. 3. Economic Transformations: Students will understand changes in American trade, commerce, and technology across time. Students will understand the impact of capitalist development, labor and unions, and consumerism on United States history. Stage 2 Assessment Evidence Other Evidence: - Discussion participation during class - Ability to work well with others in group activity - Coming to class prepared - Satisfactory completion of in-class assignment Stage 3 Learning Plan Learning Activities: Procedure: 1) The teacher will lead the students in prayer. 2) The teacher will present a short introduction on the board about Social Darwinism and how it played out in the industrial age. The students will understand that the results are a few big guys on top. (8 min) 2) The students will be split into four different groups to learn about these big guys. (2 min) 3) Each group will be assigned one of four different men: J.P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and Cornelius Vanderbilt. 4) Within their groups, the students will have to read provided information on each man and fill out the provided chart. The students will be determining whether each man is a robber baron or caption of industry. (20 min)

Performance Task(s):

- The students will participate in a jigsaw activity where they will learn about four different men of industry and determine whether each man should be labeled robber baron or captain of industry

5) Upon completion of their charts, the students will then share with the rest of the class what they discovered about their assigned individual. (10 min) Materials: Student notebooks and writing utensils Computer and projector Handouts with information on four big guys Robber Baron or Captain of Industry Worksheets

Homework: Discussion Board Post: Do we still have robber barons today? Who? Why do you think so? Work on projects