{"id":1939,"date":"2018-05-07T13:49:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T23:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogsksbeedu.wpenginepowered.com\/waapolo\/?p=1939"},"modified":"2018-05-07T13:49:00","modified_gmt":"2018-05-07T23:49:00","slug":"reform-movements-in-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/waapolo\/2018\/05\/07\/reform-movements-in-the-u-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Reform Movements in the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"

Reform Movements in the United States 1820 – 1860<\/p>\n

Standard:\u00a0 History<\/p>\n

Benchmark:
\n8.1.18 Analyze different interests and points of views of individuals and groups involved in the abolitionist, feminist, and social reform movements, and in sectional conflicts.
\n8.1.19\u00a0 Explain the influence of early individual social reformers and movements.<\/p>\n

Essential Question:
\nHow did the reform movements of the mid 1800s change American society?\u00a0 How did choices of past reformers contribute to the greater good?<\/p>\n

Background:
\nThere were several reform movements that took place between 1820 and 1860. Some of these reforms included the<\/p>\n

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  1. abolitionist movement, 2. labor unions, 3.\u00a0 temperance movement, 4.\u00a0 women\u2019s movement, 5.\u00a0 prison reform, 6.\u00a0 mentally ill, 7.\u00a0 religious reform and 9.\u00a0 education reform. Because women, students, African Americans, children and the mentally ill faced discrimination it was necessary to make changes and push for reform. Today you live in a democracy in which you can express your beliefs and make a difference! The groups listed above did not have that opportunity, yet fought for the rights enjoyed by many today. Looking back to the past you realize just how much Americans have achieved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In this project, you will be asked to research and analyze one reform movement and reformers involved in it between 1820 and 1860.\u00a0 You will display your findings using a media format of your choice.\u00a0 In the end, students will preview your product and answer questions to check for understanding.<\/p>\n

    Include the following in your finished product:\u00a0 12 points \u00a0(Deadline – Friday, 4\/20<\/p>\n

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    1. Title (Name of Reform Movement)<\/li>\n
    2. A section for your heading (name, date, subject, block)<\/li>\n
    3. 6 sections with information with subtitles\n
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      1. Section 1 – Content<\/u>: identify the problem<\/strong> and cite specific textual evidence (credible sources) to show the problem was a detriment to society. Include image.\u00a0 Use reform related content vocabulary.\u00a0 (2pts.)\u00a0 negative impact it had on society as a whole.<\/li>\n
      2. Section 2 \u2013 Reading<\/u>: What was the solution<\/strong> to the problem and cite specific textual evidence (credible sources) to show the impact the reform had on America..\u00a0 (2pts.) positive impact it had on society as a whole.<\/li>\n
      3. Section 3 \u2013 Connections<\/u>: discuss the social problem and using your credible sources, take a stance on whether or not you feel its solutions contributed to the betterment of American society today. Include image (2pts.)<\/li>\n
      4. Section 4: name a key person (key reformer<\/strong>) that was actively involved in the reform movement (2pts.)<\/li>\n
      5. Section 5: answer to the Essential Question<\/strong> by providing examples (or evidence) from the reading material (or text) (2pts.)<\/li>\n
      6. Section 6: Credible Sources<\/strong> from which you got your information from (2pts.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n