Author:
William Allred
Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Level:
High School
Tags:
  • Antebellum Reform
  • Jacksonian Democracy
  • Manifest Destiny
  • Market Revolution
  • Sectionalism
  • License:
    Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike
    Language:
    English

    Education Standards

    9-12 American History I: America, independent and evolving: a nineteenth century interactive timeline

    9-12 American History I: America, independent and evolving: a nineteenth century interactive timeline

    Overview

    Students will create an interactive timeline using a variety of events taking place in American from 1820-1850. Each event will be color coded and categorized by their theme; social reform, political democratization,  economic change, agricultural innovation, market revolution, communication revolution, and transportation revolution. 

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    Project Description

    Name of ProjectAmerican History Timeline
    Subject AreaAmerica History I
    Targeted StandardsAnalyze key political, economic, and social turning points from colonization through Reconstruction in terms of causes and effects (e.g., conflicts, legislation, elections, innovation, leadership, movements, Supreme Court decisions)
    Driving Question / Problem / ActivatorTo what extent was America changing domestically and internationally from 1820-1850.
    Project SummaryStudents will create an interactive timeline using a variety of events taking place in American from 1820-1850. Each event will be color coded and categorized by their theme; social reform, political democratization,  economic change, agricultural innovation, market revolution, communication revolution, and transportation revolution.
    Estimated Time2 - 3 class periods
    Materials / Resources (including link to slideshow if available)IpadTimeline 3D app
    TagsMarket Revolution, Jacksonian Democracy, Antebellum Reform, Sectionalism, Manifest Destiny

    Project Outline 

    AskWhat was happening in America from 1820-1850
    ImagineHow did the social, political and economic changes from 1820-1850 affect American Democracy?
    PlanUsing the given events, research each and determine what are
    CreateCreate an interactive timeline using Timeline 3D.  
    Improve 
    Closure / Student Reflections 
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    Evaluation (Pre/Post)  

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    Pretest Link:  https://forms.gle/KVGRQCPdrcFhvNrEA 

    Post-test Link: https://forms.gle/KVGRQCPdrcFhvNrEA 

     

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