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To establish a context for an assessment or a study of pioneers and the American frontier in the 1800s, groups examine photos and record observations about clothing, housing, and travel.
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Instructional Ideas
- Consider flipping the lesson and asking groups to determine the setting, including the time period and location, by drawing conclusions from the photographs
Classroom Considerations
- Designed to prepare learners for the 1800s Performance Task
Pros
- The activity provides all learners with the context and background information they need so that they can successfully demonstrate skills in an assessment situation
- The photos are included in the packet
Cons
- Some learners may find the format of the lesson as presented too rigid