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The U.S. in the 1920s: Cartoon Analysis

Persistent Issue:
What actions are justified in the interest of the welfare or security of the community?
Central Question:
Was the government justified in limiting individual freedoms in the 1920s?
Topic:
The U.S. in the 1920s
Course:
U.S. History
Strategy:
Cartoon Analysis
Grade Level:
6
Lessons in this unit:
  1. The U.S. in the 1920s: Cartoon Analysis
  2. The U.S. in the 1920s: Congressional Hearing

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Click here to download a chart detailing the standards addressed in this lesson as identified by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), the National History Standards, and the Alabama Course of Study.

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Teacher Reflection

1.
Clip 1: Introduction to the Cartoon Lesson

Ms. Foster provides an overview of the issues they will be covering today through examination of political cartoons.

Reflection: Ms. Foster explain why it is important to provide students with an overview of the goals of the lesson.
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2.
Clip 2: Class Discussion of Immigration Cartoon

Ms. Foster asks students to discuss the message this particular cartoon is sending regarding immigration in the 1920s.

Reflection: Ms. Foster asks students to discuss the message this particular cartoon is sending regarding immigration in the 1920s.
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3.
Clip 3: Small Groups – Scopes Trial Cartoons

Ms. Foster assists student groups as they analyze various cartoons related to the Scopes trial.

Reflection: Ms. Foster discusses the effectiveness of small groups with this activity, and her strategies for organizing students into groups. She then discusses the importance of the scaffold she provided to students as they worked in their groups.
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4.
Clip 4: Student Presentations and Analysis of Prohibition Cartoons

Students present cartoons they created representing their views regarding prohibition. Ms. Foster then leads students in comparing their cartoons to political cartoons published during the prohibition era.

Reflection: Ms. Foster discusses the background information she needed to provide students regarding prohibition, and other scaffolding she provided to assist students in drawing their own political cartoons. She then discusses various aspects of students' products and presentations.

Ms. Amy Foster

Amy Foster is currently an elementary teacher at West Forest Intermediate School in Opelika, Al. She has been employed with the Opelika City School System for 17 years and has taught sixth grade history for 15 years at Opelika Middle School. Amy graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. degree in elementary education. She received her M.A. degree in elementary education from Troy State University.

Opelika Middle School

Opelika Middle School serves approximately 1100 students in grades 6-8. The students in this sixth grade class are on-grade level, with three students receiving special education services. Classes meet on a 50 minute rotating schedule. The 1920s unit is part of the 20th Century American History sixth grade curriculum.

Teacher Pre Interview

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Clip 1: Pre-Interview Lesson Description

Ms. Foster provides a description of the lesson she will be teaching. She discusses the topic of the lesson and the overall goals of the lesson.
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Clip 2: Pre-Interview Students and Setting

Ms. Foster provides a description of the students participating in the lesson, and unique aspects of the classroom and/or school.
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Clip 3: Pre-Interview Curricular Context

Ms. Foster discusses how this particular lesson fits within her overall curriculum.
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Clip 4: Pre-Interview Standards Addressed

Ms. Foster provides a description of the state and national standards addressed by this lesson.
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Clip 5: Pre-Interview Unique Aspects of Lesson

Ms. Foster discusses some of the segments of this lesson that she believes will be most interesting to viewers. She also discusses aspects of the lesson that she is particularly excited about.
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Clip 6: Pre-Interview Challenges in Planning Lesson

Ms. Foster discusses challenges faced in designing and implementing this type of lesson.
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Clip 7: Pre-Interview Evidence of Effectiveness

Ms. Foster discusses why she believes the approach exemplified in this lesson is effective with students.
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Clip 8: Pre-Interview Preparation Necessary for Planning Lesson

Ms. Foster describes any equipment, materials, or preparation needed to implement this lesson. She also discusses prerequisite knowledge and/or skills needed by students in order for them to be successful with the lesson activities.
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Clip 9: Pre-Interview Assessing Student Achievement

Ms. Foster discusses her plans for assessing student achievement during the lesson.

Teacher Post Interview

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1.
Clip 1: Post-Interview Overview of Lesson

Ms. Foster provides a overview of what occurred during the lesson.
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Clip 2: Post-Interview Scaffolding Used During Lesson

Ms. Foster discusses the types of scaffolding support she provided to students throughout the lesson.
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Clip 3: Post-Interview Student Assessment

Ms. Foster describes how she assessed student achievement during lesson activities.
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Clip 4: Post-Interview Modifications to Lesson

Ms. Foster provides advice and suggestions for other teachers who would like to implement this type of lesson with their students.
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Clip 5: Post-Interview Advice for Other Teachers

Ms. Foster discusses modifications she would make to this lesson prior to delivering it again.
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Clip 6: Post-Interview Assisting Students with Special Needs

Ms. Foster discusses any adaptations she may need to make to the lesson to assist students with special needs who may be in her class.
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7.
Clip 7: Post-Interview Next Steps

Ms. Foster discusses the next set of activities planned for her students.