By examining American art and artifacts from the CMA’s collection, this series promotes discussion on America’s national character and heritage. All lessons, developed by teams of teachers, are accompanied by reinforcement materials specifically designed to foster critical thinking skills. Lesson 3: America Transforming - 1860-1918Momentous social changes brought about by urbanization, industrialization, immigration and technological inventions.
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40-60 minutes
Education: Adult Learners
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30
Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
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Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, Ohio United States
Lessons are designed for grades Pre-K–12 and are designed to support standards.
Contact: Arielle Levine alevine@clevelandart.org 12167072688
1. Introduce major themes of the lesson.2. Discuss technological innovations after the Civil War, using artworks from the museum.3. Discuss social and economic effects of the Civil War, looking at paintings which introduce themes including Social Darwinism and the Gilded Age.4. Image comparison activity.5. 19th Century American Thinkers Table activity.
Students will understand the many changes that took place in the United States between the Civil War and World War I, particularly in regard to industrialization, urbanization, technology, and social and economic disparities between wealthy and poor people. Students will learn how America’s ideals were shattered by the Civil War and Urbanization.
All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards.