Gilded Age Vocabulary Lesson

Bellringer #2 pg. 37

Wednesday 9/4/24

Objective:
-We will discuss the Pros
and Cons of Big Business
in the U.S. during the
Gilded Age.

DIRECTIONS: Write your response
in complete sentences for #2.

1) Identify an American today
that is considered really, really
wealthy.

2) Explain how they acquired that
wealth.

​Today's Agenda -

1.) Search and Rescue using pictures of Gilded Age vocabulary.
2.) In CANVAS, in today's module, 5 word summaries of 3 terms of your choice.
3.) Closing task - research the Philanthropy of a famous Gilded Age Entrepreneur.

Open Ended

Using your vocabulary, pick 1 word and create a 5 word summary of what it means.

Open Ended

Using your vocabulary, pick a second word and create a 5 word summary of what it means.

Open Ended

Using your vocabulary, pick a third word and create a 5 word summary of what it means.

Exit Ticket # pg.
day 9/6/2

Closure:
-I will identify 2 examples of
Carnegie’s philanthropy.

DIRECTIONS:

-Grab your Chromebook.

-Perform a Google Search, on
“Andrew Carnegie Philanthropy
Columbia”

1)

How are Andrew Carnegie’s
philanthropic endeavors still
impacting society today?

(Choose 2 examples and explain what they do)