Lesson 1.04 Life During the Gilded Age

Now that you've discovered what life was like during the Gilded Age, it is time to create a poster highlighting the key features of the era. Follow the five steps below:

1) Review the information from the lesson (use your outline as a tool!).

2) Choose 8 elements that you feel best reflect life from the period (examples of elements include: inventions, inventors, political events, etc.).

3) Find a picture online or take an original photo that reflects each element.

4) Paste the images (along with the website where it was located, if applicable) in a Word Document. (Note: you may use another format for your poster with teacher approval.)

5) In 2-3 sentences, describe why each element is indicative of the era and how your image reflects that element.

Be sure to include a title on your document and make artistic decisions to ensure your poster is visually appealing. Submit your completed poster to 1.04 Gilded Age Poster Dropbox.

Complete 1.04 1900 House Discussion.
1) Post your response to the questions below to the 1.04 1900 House Discussion. Be sure to answer thoughtfully in at least 5 to 6 sentences using material from the lesson and Task #1 to help support your answer.
What would life be like in your house if you lived in a city in 1900?

• What would be your favorite pastime or entertainment and why?
• What new “modern” conveniences would change your life and home the most?
• How would school be different for teenagers in the cities during the Gilded Age?

2) Respond to the thoughts of one classmate’s post in 1.04 1900 House Discussion by writing at least 2 sentences concerning his or her post.