CP+Malbon,+Jason

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 * Unit Title: Grade Level(s):** 1920's Can History Repeat Itself?
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** United States History
 * Key Words:** People, Events, Predictions
 * Designed by:** Jason Malbon **Time Frame:** (6) 80
 * School District: School:**

The purpose of this unit on the 1920’s is for students to examine key events of the era and learn their causes and significance. They will learn major factors and effects of events and make predictions on whether or not these scenarios can happen again. Students will gain a deep understanding of two major court cases and their causes and outcomes, urban vs. rural antagonism and its significance, and talk about key famous people. They will perform a WebQuest exercise which will result in a finished iMovie product. Through the Webquest, they will visit numerous websites, watch videos and create blog entries. They will visit cultural websites rich with period music, art, and writing samples from famous writers from the era. They will be assessed formatively after every lesson in order to showcase what they are learning. The summative/authentic assessment will be the actual iMovie. ||
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