Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts9-12+
1920s Research Collage Project
By Brittany B.
This 1-2 day project guides 10th-grade students through creating a visual and written collage representing the complexities of the 1920s. It encourages research and synthesis of historical information, serving as an alternative to a traditional test.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Introduce this project after completing a unit on the 1920s, allocating 1-2 class periods for completion.
- Discussion question: How does the visual and textual representation in your collage capture the major social and cultural shifts of the 1920s?
- For struggling learners, provide a list of key terms, events, and figures from the 1920s to incorporate.
- Advanced learners can be challenged to include primary source excerpts or analyze the intended audience of their collage.
- Estimated time: 2 class periods.
Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts9-12+
1920s Research Collage Project
By Brittany B.
This 1-2 day project guides 10th-grade students through creating a visual and written collage representing the complexities of the 1920s. It encourages research and synthesis of historical information, serving as an alternative to a traditional test.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Introduce this project after completing a unit on the 1920s, allocating 1-2 class periods for completion.
- Discussion question: How does the visual and textual representation in your collage capture the major social and cultural shifts of the 1920s?
- For struggling learners, provide a list of key terms, events, and figures from the 1920s to incorporate.
- Advanced learners can be challenged to include primary source excerpts or analyze the intended audience of their collage.
- Estimated time: 2 class periods.