Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Ivy Green: Helen Keller's Birthplace | Yellowhammer History Hunt

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

6

Overview

Visit Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller, in this episode of Yellowhammer History Hunt. Helen lost her sight and hearing as a young child but overcame her handicaps to become a renowned writer and activist who traveled the world to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 6

    SS10.6.4

    Identify cultural and economic developments in the United States from 1900 through the 1930s.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.6.4

    Vocabulary

    • Harlem Renaissance
    • Jazz Age
    • suffragettes
    • suffragists
    • flappers
    • personal credit
    • stock market crash
    • Immigration Act of 1924

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • The cultural and economic developments of the early 1900s.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Characterize the impact of notable people and events that shape our world.
    • Compare multiple points of view to explain economic policies.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Major cultural and economic changes took place in the US during the early 1900's.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles
    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Attribution Non-Commercial
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