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Step into the hustle and bustle of early 1900s America! Reformers, factory workers, politicians, and journalists all collide in a national conversation about fairness, labor, democracy, and the environment. This two-part resource pack brings the Progressive Era to life through immersive simulation, creative project-based learning, and a polished teacher toolkit.
First, students become investigative reporters in the interactive simulation “Factory Floors to Forest Floors,” interviewing real historical figures like Robert La Follette, Florence Kelley, and Theodore Roosevelt to uncover how legislation reshaped democracy, labor, and conservation. Then, students flip the script in “The Progressive Pitch: America’s First Shark Tank (1900 Edition)”, where they form “reform squads” to sell their big ideas for improving society to skeptical Gilded Age “investors.”
From muckrakers to marketing mavens, this bundle balances humor, rigor, and engagement. Perfect for classrooms that want substance with a side of fun.
Factory Floors to Forest Floors: Historical Context & Visual Companion – This student-facing resource provides essential background on the Progressive Era’s voter empowerment reforms, labor legislation, and conservation movement. It is designed to prepare students for the simulation while grounding their understanding of democratic reform, social justice, and environmental stewardship in historical context.
Factory Floors to Forest Floors Simulation - A full narrative-driven classroom experience, complete with teacher directions, role-play prompts, and historically grounded dialogue featuring major Progressive reformers.
The Progressive Pitch: America’s First Shark Tank (1900 Edition) – This student-facing project challenges students to step into the role of early twentieth-century reformers and “pitch” their ideas for improving American democracy, labor, or the environment. It is built to extend the simulation experience while reinforcing historical analysis through creativity, persuasion, and teamwork.
The Progressive Pitch Rubric - Provides a detailed 100-point evaluation tool that aligns with GSE and literacy standards, clearly outlining expectations for accuracy, creativity, argumentation, collaboration, and visual presentation.
Step into the hustle and bustle of early 1900s America! Reformers, factory workers, politicians, and journalists all collide in a national conversation about fairness, labor, democracy, and the environment. This two-part resource pack brings the Progressive Era to life through immersive simulation, creative project-based learning, and a polished teacher toolkit.
First, students become investigative reporters in the interactive simulation “Factory Floors to Forest Floors,” interviewing real historical figures like Robert La Follette, Florence Kelley, and Theodore Roosevelt to uncover how legislation reshaped democracy, labor, and conservation. Then, students flip the script in “The Progressive Pitch: America’s First Shark Tank (1900 Edition)”, where they form “reform squads” to sell their big ideas for improving society to skeptical Gilded Age “investors.”
From muckrakers to marketing mavens, this bundle balances humor, rigor, and engagement. Perfect for classrooms that want substance with a side of fun.
Factory Floors to Forest Floors: Historical Context & Visual Companion – This student-facing resource provides essential background on the Progressive Era’s voter empowerment reforms, labor legislation, and conservation movement. It is designed to prepare students for the simulation while grounding their understanding of democratic reform, social justice, and environmental stewardship in historical context.
Factory Floors to Forest Floors Simulation - A full narrative-driven classroom experience, complete with teacher directions, role-play prompts, and historically grounded dialogue featuring major Progressive reformers.
The Progressive Pitch: America’s First Shark Tank (1900 Edition) – This student-facing project challenges students to step into the role of early twentieth-century reformers and “pitch” their ideas for improving American democracy, labor, or the environment. It is built to extend the simulation experience while reinforcing historical analysis through creativity, persuasion, and teamwork.
The Progressive Pitch Rubric - Provides a detailed 100-point evaluation tool that aligns with GSE and literacy standards, clearly outlining expectations for accuracy, creativity, argumentation, collaboration, and visual presentation.