1. Bell Ringer
Which of these factors contributed least to the divide between rural traditionalists and urban modernists in the 1920s? A. Traditionalists often viewed modernist trends as immoral. B. Many modernists envied the peace and quiet of small-town life. C. Modernists sometimes mocked traditionalist values as being old- fashioned. D. Many traditionalists feared losing their children to the glamour of city life.

2. Traditionalism v. Modernism
QC Standards:
Identify and evaluate the impact of new cultural movements on American society in the 1920s.
Identify and evaluate the impact of new cultural movements on American society in the 1920s
LEARNING TARGETS
U6T4 - I can define traditionalism and modernism.
U6T5 - I can define prohibition.
U6T6 - I can explain the background of the Scopes Trial.
U6T7 - I can compare/contrast traditionalist and modernist viewpoints on youth culture, science, and prohibition.

3. In what ways might the magazine cover on the top exemplify traditionalism?
Traditionalism: A following of practices, beliefs, and customs established over time and handed down from one generation to the next.
In what ways might the magazine cover on the bottom exemplify modernism?
Modernism: An artistic or literary philosophy that represents a break from tradition and a search for new modes of expression.

4. Reading
Partner A is going to be a modernist and partner B is going to be a traditionalist.
In the thought bubbles for your section, record at least one way you think your side feels about the issues.
For each topic, record at least two important pieces of historic information about the social issue you have.
Then you will share with your partner.

5. Young people today are totally out of control

6. Watch video- http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=ZJC21z zkwoE
Flappers dance the Charleston

7. Reading
Partner A is going to be a modernist and partner B is going to be a traditionalist.
In the thought bubbles for your section, record at least one way you think your side feels about the issues.
For each topic, record at least two important pieces of historic information about the social issue you have.
Then you will share with your partner.

8. Prohibition has done more harm than good

9. Prohibition
What is prohibition?
What caused speakeasy's?
Was prohibition good or more harm?
What happened by the early 1930’s?

10. Reading
Partner A is going to be a traditionalist and partner B is going to be a modernist.
In the thought bubbles for your section, record at least one way you think your side feels about the issues.
For each topic, record at least two important pieces of historic information about the social issue you have.
Then you will share with your partner.

11. Both evolution and creationism should be taught in the classroom

12. Scopes Trial
What is the difference between the traditionalist and modernist view on evolution?
What is the Scopes trial and why did it happen?
Do we still have this problem today?

13. Discussion
What are some of the differences between traditionalism and modernism?
How might some of these differences create conflict?
What is one example of how traditionalism and modernism clash today?
What factors led traditionalists and modernists to see America so differently during the 1920s?
Do you think any of the social changes of the 1920s continue to be a dividing factor in America today?
Are you a traditionalist or a modernist? Why?

14. Writing Assignment