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Roaring Twenties Teacher Resources

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Reporting on the 1920s
150
8th - 12th
3.5/5 Stars

Use this roaring 1920s history lesson to have young writers research primary and secondary sources. They use their research to examine the events or famous public figures of the time period. Next, they imagine they're in the 1920s and design and deliver historically accurate newscast presentations.

Texts and Era Introduction
75
8th - 11th
3.5/5 Stars

Make text-to-world connections between 1920s American history and The Great Gatsby. Upper graders share facts they researched about the 1920s the evening prior, view two video clips about F. Scott Fitzgerald, and then choose a book to read in literature circles. The suggested readings for the literature circle are Time Capsule, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian, Patron Saint of Butterflies, and Walking Up a Rainbow.  

Keeping Time Fashion, Dance, and Music of the 1920's
197
9th - 12th
4.0/5 Stars

Students research the 1920's era in the U.S. In this 1920s era lesson, students create a PowerPoint presentation  and write a research paper incorporating music and fashion of the time. Students learn and perform a dance from the 1920s.

Voice of History
160
8th - Higher Ed
4.5/5 Stars

Way before the digital age radio was the medium of popular culture. After listening to excerpts from radio programs (easily available on the Internet), participants return to the radio age by creating a two-minute sketch based on a historical/social event or figure from the 1920s. Broadcasters research, script, edit, prepare sound effects, select theme music, and record their sketch. Turn out the lights and gather round.

A Fliver of Fun: Automobiles of the 1920s
67
8th - 11th
3.5/5 Stars

Students study the automobile industry. In this cultural history lesson plan, students explore 1920s America as they view a teacher-created PowerPoint presentation regarding the 1920s. Students research how the automobile changed the 1920s lifestyle in America.

Introduction to the 1920s
68
10th - 11th
3.5/5 Stars

Starting a unit related to the Roaring Twenties? This simple introductory lesson might help. The class completes 'K' and 'W' in a KWL chart and views a video on the era. Then they find 10 facts about the 1920s by conducting online research. Small groups use this information to create concept maps in preparation for a scrapbook of images and text. They finish the KWL chart and turn in all work as the assessment. Related materials may not be accessible; however, the framework is still useful.

Race and Ethnicity in the 1920s
1
10th - 12th
4.5/5 Stars

What was life like for African-Americans during the 1920s? It was filled with acute racism, gross mistreatment, and powerful Black leaders. Learn about The Great Debate, Tulsa Race Riots, the rise of the KKK, The NAACP, and Marcus Garvey. The Harlem Renaissance is also discussed.

Exploring the 1920s
359
4th - 7th
4.5/5 Stars

Students explore American artists from the 1920s.  In this U.S. history and fine arts lesson, students visit several stations to view documents, listen to music, observe artwork, and answer written questions about  Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Langston Hughes, Georgia O'Keefe and other historical artists.

Show Me the 1920s!
140
6th - 8th
4.0/5 Stars

Students examine American life in the 1920's. In this American history lesson, students analyze primary sources available from the Library of Congress. Students analyze primary images and documents in order to examine how American society changed during the decade.

The 1920s: How They Roared!
199
7th
4.0/5 Stars

Seventh graders visit 1920's America. In this Roaring Twenties lesson, 7th graders view a slideshow featuring images of the era. Students take notes on the presentation and discuss the issues of the era prior to writing acrostic poems about 1920's America.