Lesson
Reform Movements of the Nineteenth Century
Guiding question
How did reform movements in the early nineteenth century address the social and economic challenges of the era?
Founding Principles
Objectives
- Students will analyze the different reform movements from the nineteenth century.
Materials
Student Resources:
- Reform Movements of the Nineteenth Century Reference Sheet Handout
- Scissors and glue
Teacher Resources:
Lesson Components
ActivityReform Movements of the Nineteenth Century Middle School Handout
Help students analyze the different reform movements from the nineteenth century.
Lesson plan
Click a phase to open it
More Information
Facilitation Notes
- There are several options for implementing this lesson based on class time available:
- If you have 30 minutes: read the information and sort the quotes.
- If you have a full class period: read the information, sort the quotes and do the first extension.
- If you have multiple days: read the information, sort the quotes, and do both extensions.
- The quotes come two sets per page and teachers will need to cut the pages prior to class.
Standards
Related materials
Educator ResourceReform Movements of the Nineteenth Century Middle School Stations
Primary Sources that help students discover the reform movements of the Nineteenth Century.