Description:
Engage your students in a dynamic exploration of Gilded Age industrialists with this comprehensive activity and lesson plan bundle. This resource includes everything you need for a deep dive into why industrialists were characterized as both "Robber Barons" and "Captains of Industry."
Included in This Bundle:
Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step instructions for conducting a two-day lesson on Gilded Age industrialists.
Activity Instructions: Clear and engaging directions for creating posters on assigned industrialists, including Andrew Carnegie, J.D. Rockefeller, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and J.P. Morgan. The activity can be completed as a poster project or on standard-sized paper, depending on your classroom needs.
Gallery Walk Charts: Printable charts for students to complete during the gallery walk.
CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) Worksheet: A structured guide for students to analyze and explain their findings.
Henry Ford Model: A model example of how to complete the activity, providing students with a clear reference point.
Sources Included:
Comprehensive source documents about each industrialist. (Recommendation: Print out the sources and create a class set for students.)
Additional Resource:
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Print a Standard PDF Page as a Poster
Materials Needed:
A PDF file you want to print as a poster.
Access to a computer with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free software).
A printer that can print multiple pages.
Tape or glue (for assembling the poster).
Steps:
Open Your PDF File: Open the PDF file using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Access the Print Settings: Click on File > Print...
Choose the Poster Option: In the Print dialog box, select the Poster button under "Page Sizing & Handling."
Adjust the Scale (Optional): Change the “Tile Scale” percentage to adjust the size of the poster.
Set Overlap (Optional): Adjust the “Overlap” setting to add a margin for easier assembly.
Preview Your Poster: Check the preview to ensure the PDF is divided correctly.
Print the Poster: Click Print to start printing the pages.
Assemble the Poster: Lay out, trim, and tape or glue the pages together.
Display Your Poster: Your poster is now ready to be displayed!
Perfect for: History teachers looking to provide students with a hands-on and analytical approach to understanding historical perspectives on industrialists.
Save time and make your lessons engaging with this ready-to-use resource bundle!
Description:
Engage your students in a dynamic exploration of Gilded Age industrialists with this comprehensive activity and lesson plan bundle. This resource includes everything you need for a deep dive into why industrialists were characterized as both "Robber Barons" and "Captains of Industry."
Included in This Bundle:
Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step instructions for conducting a two-day lesson on Gilded Age industrialists.
Activity Instructions: Clear and engaging directions for creating posters on assigned industrialists, including Andrew Carnegie, J.D. Rockefeller, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and J.P. Morgan. The activity can be completed as a poster project or on standard-sized paper, depending on your classroom needs.
Gallery Walk Charts: Printable charts for students to complete during the gallery walk.
CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) Worksheet: A structured guide for students to analyze and explain their findings.
Henry Ford Model: A model example of how to complete the activity, providing students with a clear reference point.
Sources Included:
Comprehensive source documents about each industrialist. (Recommendation: Print out the sources and create a class set for students.)
Additional Resource:
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Print a Standard PDF Page as a Poster
Materials Needed:
A PDF file you want to print as a poster.
Access to a computer with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free software).
A printer that can print multiple pages.
Tape or glue (for assembling the poster).
Steps:
Open Your PDF File: Open the PDF file using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Access the Print Settings: Click on File > Print...
Choose the Poster Option: In the Print dialog box, select the Poster button under "Page Sizing & Handling."
Adjust the Scale (Optional): Change the “Tile Scale” percentage to adjust the size of the poster.
Set Overlap (Optional): Adjust the “Overlap” setting to add a margin for easier assembly.
Preview Your Poster: Check the preview to ensure the PDF is divided correctly.
Print the Poster: Click Print to start printing the pages.
Assemble the Poster: Lay out, trim, and tape or glue the pages together.
Display Your Poster: Your poster is now ready to be displayed!
Perfect for: History teachers looking to provide students with a hands-on and analytical approach to understanding historical perspectives on industrialists.
Save time and make your lessons engaging with this ready-to-use resource bundle!
