Lesson 5. Document and Data Synthesis (Computer Lab)

Learning Objectives

• Make connections between primary source documents and census data maps
• Gather evidence from maps, letters and images to support specific inferences about causes and effects of the Great Migration.
• Present a historical narrative account of the Great Migration

Teacher Materials

• Projector and computer with Web access
• Great Migration Essay Question (to include in unit assessment)
• Multiple Choice Questions (to include in unit assessment)

Student Materials

• All materials from Lessons 1, 2 and 3 (including homework due today)
• Evidence and Inference Worksheet (electronic, ONLY works if using nternet Explorer)
• Evidence and Inference Checklist (paper handout)

Activities

1. Review yesterday's assignment
   • Check to see that students have completed theCauses of the Chicago Race Riot Comprehension Questions
   • Use information to help answer Question 4 of Evidence and Inference Worksheet
   • Search Great Migration Images for evidence of riots and conditions up North


2. Discussion: The Great War as enabler for migration
   • Direct students' attention to Question 3 on Evidence and Inference Worksheet
   • Explain how the The Great War was an enabler for migration:
     • Increased demand for industrial (war-related) products
     • Decrease in available labor (recruitment of adult males for war)
   • DISCUSS: What effect would this have on the following census variables:
     • Jobs in Industry
     • Average Industrial Wage
     • African American Population
   • Search Great Migration Images for evidence of jobs in industry


3. Capturing evidence, making inferences: project completion
   • Check Evidence and Inference Checklist for completion of requirements
   • Email (or Print) completed Evidence and Inference Worksheet to teacher
   • Turn in all materials and worksheets

Assessment

The assessment for the Great Migration lesson includes both an objective and subjective portion that prompt students to reflect on migration in terms of Progressivism and the implications of the Great War. Teachers may decide to use one or both of these assessments, or choose to develop an assessment unique to the particular discussions and activities in their class. Provided in this lesson are:

• Great Migration Multiple Choice Questions on Progressivism and the Great War
• Great Migration Essay Question on Progressivism and the Great War