Unit Overview: Americans lash out at those who are different while they enjoy prosperity and new conveniences produced by American businesses. During the 1920s, rural America clashes with a faster-paced urban culture. Women's attitudes and roles change, influenced in part by the mass media. Many African-Americans join in the new urban culture.
Standard 5: Students will understand how Americans reacted to rapid social change during the 1920's.
Objective 1: Analyze how the United States coped with rapid economic and technological advances.
Indicator: a. Investigate how mass media affected American society.
b. Assess how new inventions and consumerism influenced daily life.
c. Explain how the automobile affected the business and landscape of America.
Objective 2: Examine the experiences of black Americans and women in the early 20th century.
Indicator: a. Account for the sudden growth of black consciousness.
b.Describe the changes in women's attitudes and roles in society.
Lesson 1: Americans Struggle With Postwar Issues & The Harding Presidency
-Current Event
-Review Previous Test & Unit
-Introduce Daily & Unit Learning Targets
-Postwar Issues & Harding Notes Click Here!
-America: Story of Us video (Boom)
-Review Learning Targets
Crash Course: The Roaring 20's
Lesson 2: The Business of America & Changing Ways of Life
-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-The Business of America & Changing Ways of Life Notes Click Here!
-Speakeasy Game
-Prohibition Assignment
-Review Learning Targets
Prohibition Video
Lesson 3: The Twenties Woman & Education and Popular Culture
-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-Women & Pop Culture Notes Click Here!
-20's Pop Culture Project
-Review Learning Targets
Walt Disney's "Steamboat Willie"
1st Animated Movie With Sound ("Talkie")
Lesson 4: The Harlem Renaissance & Review
-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-Harlem Renaissance Notes Click Here!
-Unit 8 Checklist & Study Guide
-Review Learning Targets
Harlem Renaissance Jazz Music
Unit 8 Test
Folders Due
Congratulations on Completing Unit 8!!!
