September 9, 2013

Warm Up: Think about your work environment…are you allowed to rest

periodically? Do you earn a decent wage? Can you voice your concerns without

losing your job?S: H1; DOK: 2-3; LT: TLW describe the

working conditions in the US at the turn of the twentieth century that gave rise to

the labor union movement.

US HISTORY

Demonstration, then on your own in small groups

Record your thoughts on your primary source analysis tool as we

analyze together.

Now, analyze with your small group. Each one of you needs to have his/her own primary source

tool completed.

S: H1; DOK: 2-3; LT: TLW describe the working conditions

in the US at the turn of the twentieth century that gave rise

to the labor union movement.

WHAT CAUSED THE RISE OF LABOR UNIONS IN THE USA?

1. What are themes found in the pictures? What conclusions can you draw from your analysis worksheet?

2. Create a poster that portrays a specific issue of turn-of-the-century laborers’ working conditions.

3. On your own: create a newspaper editorial on the same topic as your poster.

Must refer to at least three specific images from this activity.

Images can be used as if you are an eyewitness to this.

Conclude with what changes should be made in working conditions and how those changes are to be made.

S: H1; DOK: 2-3; LT: TLW describe the working conditions in the US at the turn of the twentieth century

that gave rise to the labor union movement.

WHAT CAUSED THE RISE OF LABOR UNIONS IN THE USA?

What caused the rise of Labor Unions in the USA?

S: H1; DOK: 2-3; LT: TLW describe the working conditions in the US at the turn of the twentieth

century that gave rise to the labor union movement.

EXIT