The 1920's
Job #1
Task: 1. Watch this video clip to learn more about the 19th Amendment. 2. Read the stories of women and how they felt about gaining the right to vote. Answer the "Think about it" question. 3. Explore the world map. Choose two countries from each continent and two countries from the Middle East. Record (handout provided in class) the country name and year women were granted the right to vote. |
Video Credit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY3j_pxSIrA |
Job #2
Task: The Charleston became a popular dance in 1923. Carefully watch this video. Practice the steps at home. How good are you? Write a letter to a friend explaining how to do the Charleston. Care to show off your dance moves in class? |
Video Credit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJC21zzkwoE |
Job #3
Task: The Harlem Renaissance was period of artistic creativity, intellectual achievement, and political activism among African-Americans during the 1920s. It was centered in the New York City neighborhood of Harlem, which had a large, successful African-American population. Watch this Brainpop movie about the Harlem Renaissance and thoughtfully answer the questions. Take the quiz and record your score in your notebook. 1. What is another name for the Harlem Renaissance? 2. Explain how the Harlem Renaissance was a "rebirth"? |
Job #4
Task: Using the following websites and answer the questions in complete sentences. Facts for kids Kids Konnect Ducksters 1. Airplanes and automobiles became popular products during the 1920's. Why was Henry Ford able to produce inexpensive cars? 2. Life was good for most Americans during the 1920's. People bought many items and enjoyed higher wages. Life was not good for farmers. Explain why. 3. How did immigration change during the 1920's? 4. What was Prohibition and what was a speakeasy? 5. Describe what a "Flapper" looked like and how she behaved? 6. How did music change during the 1920's? 7. Explain the sign on the right? |
Job #5
Task: Rin-Tin-Tin became the most famous movie dog in 1923. 1. Watch this clip from a 1925 Rin-Tin-Tin movie. Imagine that you have a second grader sitting with you. Rewrite the captions (5 in all) in a simple manner so a second grader would understand what they mean. |
Video Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNJ82w6bFSA |
Job #6
Task: Winnie the Pooh was published in 1926 and is still popular today. Watch the Winnie the Pooh theme song. Why do you think Winnie the Pooh is still popular today? What qualities does Winnie have that are similar to a St. Catherine's girl? Now imagine yourself as a song writer. Write the next verse of the song. Get Creative! |
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Video Credit: https://www.youtube.com/user/ACMEDisneySongs
Job #7
Task: Class handout Let's go back in time! Go to this site and type in your birthday but don't use your birth year. Use these years instead of your birth year: 1920, 1925, 1929 1. Imagine that you bought a new car each of those years. What is the total amount you paid on automobiles in the 1920's? 2. Your family sent 40 Christmas cards in 1925. How much did your family spend on postage? 3. Ask an adult to type in his or her birthday. Compare the average income in 1925 to the year your adult was born. What is the difference? 4. Let's pretend that the average family buys 5 gallons of milk each week. How much did the family spend each week in 1920, 1925 and 1929? In which year did a week of milk cost the most? 5. Why do you think the price of stamps stayed the same? |
Job # 8
Task: Slang was a large part of the culture during the 1920's. Imagine stepping back in time and eavesdropping on a conversation between two fourth graders. What would you say if someone offered you a "sinker" and then told you to "get a wiggle on." 1. Spend sometime reading the list of slang terms form the 1920's. 2. Write a paragraph or a letter to a friend using the slang terms. |
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Video credit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4aPi0ZgN0E
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Job # 9
The Great Depression....... Task: The Roaring Twenties ended with the stock market crash on October 29, 1929 and the start of the Great Depression. Carefully watch this video clip. 1. Describe the faces of the people in the video without using the word- sad. 2. How does the music make you feel? |