Day 27 of 30
Progressive Era reforms
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Learning Objective
Students will be able to explore progressive era reforms.
In this lesson, we'll explore progressive era reforms. Understanding history and society helps us become informed citizens.
Reform movements are organized efforts to improve society by changing laws, practices, or conditions. In U.S. history, important reform movements included: abolition (ending slavery), women's suffrage (right to vote), labor reform (better working conditions), temperance (limiting alcohol), and education reform (public schools). Reformers saw problems in society and worked to fix them through speeches, petitions, protests, and laws. Reform movements show how citizens can make change and improve their communities!
As you work through today's material, pay attention to the examples and try to identify the patterns or strategies being used. This will help you apply these concepts to new problems.
Take notes on key points and make connections to what you've already learned in previous lessons.
An organized group of individuals sharing customs and institutions
The process of becoming different over time
Instructions
Materials Needed
- Reading materials
- Notebook
- Map or timeline (if applicable)
Teaching Tip
For this age group: Balance direct instruction with collaborative activities. Allow students to explain their thinking and make connections to prior knowledge when exploring progressive era reforms.