The Progressive Era in Full Swing Mode

Hello everyone,
We are in the midst of a very quick but informative unit on Progressivism in United States History. We are seeing a "reigning in" of the laissez faire business and political practices of the Gilded Age and a rise in voter involvement in day to day issues, a rise in the political and educational power of women, as well as the return of the "bully pulpit" and a rise in the power of the Executive branch of government, ushered in by good old Teddy Roosevelt. Here is the agenda for the week of November 17-21.

Day 2 Agenda

Monday, November 17

We return to the computer lab on this day. (Room 134)
* Journal: "When it comes to life in general, is it better to have the "courage of your convictions", or is it better to be flexible and able to compromise. Explain your position
*Review Web quest and Debrief
*Complete research on assigned President to prepare for character collage presentation.
*Note* At least 1/2 of information on your President must come from the library book truck

Day 3 Agenda

Wednesday, November 19

Groups will meet in our room to begin work on Collage Presentations
* Journal: Interpret political cartoon on page 319 in our textbook and discuss
* Groups will discuss findings, decide important information on "their" President and prepare their presentations for the remainder of the test
Presentations will begin on Friday!

Day 5 Agenda

Friday, November 21

*Presidential Gallery Presentations Begin
Students will take notes on the three Progressive Era Presidents and ask presenters questions about their President.
* Students will watch "The Presidents" and begin work on the video guide.;

Have a great week!
Mrs. Coleman