Free Rockefeller And Carnegie Lesson Plan for 11th Grade Students

Topic: Comparing and Contrasting a Robber Baron and a Captain of Industry

Objectives & Outcomes

• Compare and contrast a robber baron and a captain of industry, including their roles in American history, their influence on society, and their motives and methods.

Materials

• Printed materials on robber barons and captains of industry (including bios and articles)
• Computer with internet access for research

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever heard of robber barons or captains of industry. Ask them to describe what these terms mean.
• Show a brief video on a robber baron or captain of industry and discuss what is shown.

Direct Instruction

• Define robber baron and captain of industry.
• Provide examples of robber barons and captains of industry.
• Discuss the similarities and differences between robber barons and captains of industry, including the historical context, business practices, and impact on society.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in small groups to create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the characteristics of a robber baron and a captain of industry.
• Have each group present their Venn diagram to the class and explain their comparisons and contrasts.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose one of the figures they learned about in class (Rockefeller or Carnegie) and create a presentation on their chosen figure.
• Students should include information on the person's background, accomplishments, and contributions, as well as any negative aspects of their legacy.
• Have students present their presentations to the class.

Closure

• Review the key terms and concepts covered in the lesson.
• Have students summarize the main points of their assigned presentations.

Assessment

• Observe students during the group and independent activities to assess their understanding of the material.
• Review and discuss their presentations to assess their ability to effectively communicate their research and analysis.