1. September 9, 2013 Warm Up: Think about your work environment…are you allowed to rest periodically? Do you earn a decent wage? Can you voice your concerns without losing your job? S: H1; DOK: 2-3; LT: TLW describe the working conditions in the US at the turn of the twentieth century that gave rise to the labor union movement.

2. Demonstration, then on your own in small groups Record your thoughts on your primary source analysis tool as we analyze together. Now, analyze with your small group. Each one of you needs to have his/her own primary source tool completed. S: H1; DOK: 2-3; LT: TLW describe the working conditions in the US at the turn of the twentieth century that gave rise to the labor union movement. WHAT CAUSED THE RISE OF LABOR UNIONS IN THE USA?

3. 1.What are themes found in the pictures? What conclusions can you draw from your analysis worksheet? 2.Create a poster that portrays a specific issue of turn-of-the-century laborers’ working conditions. 3.On your own: create a newspaper editorial on the same topic as your poster. Must refer to at least three specific images from this activity. Images can be used as if you are an eyewitness to this. Conclude with what changes should be made in working conditions and how those changes are to be made. S: H1; DOK: 2-3; LT: TLW describe the working conditions in the US at the turn of the twentieth century that gave rise to the labor union movement. WHAT CAUSED THE RISE OF LABOR UNIONS IN THE USA?

4. What caused the rise of Labor Unions in the USA? S: H1; DOK: 2-3; LT: TLW describe the working conditions in the US at the turn of the twentieth century that gave rise to the labor union movement. EXIT