Experience a bit of what life was like at the turn of last century with images of rural and urban life. Learners consider pictures from each environment and then compare and contrast them. Activities include discussing the differences, as well as considering what stories the pictures convey about daily life. 

Concepts

urbanization, rural environments, the twentieth century, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the activity to introduce a topic of study about the early 1900s
• Model other compare and contrast activities

Classroom Considerations

• Learners need computer access to engage with the pictures

Pros

• Images are detailed and engaging
• Activity can be adapted to a variety of units of study

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.4.1 RI.4.10 RI.5.1 RI.5.10 RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.7 RH.6-8.10