Lesson
Social Reform Movements of the Nineteenth Century
How did reform movements in the early nineteenth century address the social and economic challenges of the era?
Guiding questions
Guiding Questions
- How did reform movements in the early nineteenth century address the social and economic challenges of the era?
Objectives
- Students will define key vocabulary related to social movements of the nineteenth century.
- Students will analyze a primary source to make personal and societal connections from past to present.
- Students will sort a primary source set into categories to illustrate understanding of nineteenth century social movements.
Materials
Teacher Resources
- Teacher created AVS slide deck
- Index cards or sticky notes (for assigning AVS words and slides)
- Social Movements of the Nineteenth Century Primary Source Set (One set per planned group)
- Roll of bulletin board paper (48” wide or larger)
- Art supplies: scissors, glue, and markers
Lesson Components
ActivitySocial Movements of the Nineteenth Century Primary Source Set
Help students sort primary sources into categories to illustrate understanding of nineteenth century social movements.
Lesson plan
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Facilitation Notes
- This lesson may be best implemented over several days due to the intricacies of each lesson activity.