November is Here!

Hello students,
I must say, I am a political junkie but, I am so glad the election will be over by the next time we meet in class. This election season has lasted for 2 YEARS and I will be happy for a period of calm before we see any more negative ads later next year! We have been discussing politics (modern and Gilded Age) in the last week and we will now be moving on to very interesting topics in US History: Science and Leisure during the Gilded Age. We will be looking at advancements in construction, city planning, amusement parks, as well as the creation of new sports such as basketball and baseball. We will even see shopping become a favorite past time for many Americans. We will see a spike in the number of young people receiving an education as well. This is a very exciting time in our history!
FYI next week we will be testing over chapters 6-8 (Gilded Age). Have your notebooks in order as soon as possible!

Day 13 Agenda

November 5 Wednesday

* Journal: You are an immigrant from _____ who has recently

moved to the US during the Gilded Age. Write a letter home describing your processing, attempt to find a home, attempt to find a job, and your experience with political machines.
* Discuss
* Compete Science and Leisure at turn of the Century Worksheet
* Debrief if time

Day 14 Agenda

Friday November 7

Open Response on Gilded Age Urbanization
Gilded age Puzzle Review

Tuesday November 11

Gilded Age Test!!!

Happy Halloween! Be safe!