- Industry, Wealth & Reform: Dive into the rise of Standard Oil, extreme wealth inequality, labor unrest, and the progressive era of trust-busting.
- A Changing Nation: Experience the journey of immigrants through Ellis Island, the fight for women’s suffrage, and the realities of racial segregation.
- Global Conflict & Cultural Shifts: Trace America’s path through the Spanish-American War and World War I, dance through the Roaring Twenties, navigate the era of Prohibition, and understand the resilience required during the Great Depression.
See Inside
This is a view of a two page spread from Gilded Age:
This unit, like all of Layers of Learning is pick-and-choose so the mentor can decide which books to read and which Explorations to choose from among many options. Layers of Learning is activity-based and this unit guide includes many hands-on ways to learn about the Civil War. Here are a few things you will find to do inside this unit:
- Research and make a poster about an invention from the Gilded Age period
- Craft a felt book about immigrants coming to Ellis Island
- Make a paper cut out poster of the impact of America entering WWI
- Craft a WWI helmet from paper mache
- Make silhouette art for your window of a WWI soldier
- Craft a “silver screen” movie box featuring aspects of the Roaring 20’s
- Build your own Great Depression shanty
- Plus much more!
Layers of Learning History units include Library Lists of books on the topic, a family read-aloud suggestion, hands-on activities, printables and paper crafts, sidebars for extra learning, and tools to help you assess your student’s progress and mastery. Learn more about how Layers of Learning works.
How It Works:
- True Family-Style Learning: Designed to bridge the gap between elementary, middle, and high school learners so everyone can gather around the table for shared discussions and projects.
- Customizable & Flexible: Easily map out a four-week study using our “buffet-style” planning guide. Mix and match what works for you without feeling behind.
- Rich, Multi-Sensory Resources: Choose from carefully vetted library book lists (picture books, historical fiction, and biographies), engaging YouTube video playlists, and memorable hands-on activities that bring history off the page.
This Unit Has Sections On:
- Wealth & Inequality
- World War I
- Roaring 20’s
- Great Depression
Flexibility
This unit was written to be used for a month but contains plenty of content for many more weeks of learning if you choose. This is a pick-and-choose curriculum, meant to be cycled back to in the future when your child is older. As such, it intentionally includes far more material than you can possibly cover in a month.
Gilded Age is also part of the overall American History course.
Printable Pack
This unit comes with a downloadable Printable Pack that includes all the student worksheets. The printables can be copied as many times as needed for your family or class.
You can download the Printable Pack from your receipt or from your account at Layers of Learning.
Extra Resources
This unit comes with extra weblinks and a YouTube video playlist on the American History Resources page.
Product Details
- Format: Instant Digital Download (36-page PDF)
- Grade/Age Level: Family-Style (Ages 6–18)
- Duration: Designed for a flexible 4-week study
- Note: This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped. Print at home or view directly on your tablet or computer.
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