Chapter 15 Textbook Link
Chapter 15: Study Guide
15.1: Immigration (PowerPoint)
15.3: Gilded Age (PowerPoint)
15.4: Rebirth of Reform (PowerPoint)

Gilded Age Scavenger Hunt (Worksheet)

Day 1 (5/13/13): Today we looked at the immigration patterns of the late 1800s and early 1900s, and completed a global map showing the areas where many people immigrated from. 

Immigration: 15.1 (PowerPoint)
This is good for day 1 and 2
Immigration: 15.1 (Worksheet)

Homework: Guided reading worksheet due 5/15/13

Day 2 (5/14/13): Today we discussed your thoughts on immigration and looked at the reasons some people immigrated to the country. We also discussed the idea of nativism and why people would dislike immigrations. 

Absentee work: Write a letter to a government official either supporting or opposing immigration using reasons from the PowerPoint or book. 

Homework: Finish guided reading. 

Day 3 (5/15/13): Today we watched America the Story of Us: Cities which overviews urbanization in the late 1800s and early 1900s. 

America the Story of Us: Cities (YouTube)
This is broken up into 5 parts on YouTube. The Link above brings you to part 1. Begin watching from there and take down notes as you watch if you were absent.