Introduction to post-Civil War in Tennessee Part 1
Observation You will have 5 minutes to view the next slide. Record what you observe on the primary source activity sheet. Remember, do not include any facts or thoughts you have about what you see. There are no wrong answers. Write as many descriptive words as you can in the time allowed. Someone should be able to visualize what you describe.
Think/Pair/Share
Reflection Let’s consider the facts: Painting, Waterfall near Chattanooga, by James Cameron, 1862. Identified as Lulu Falls on Lookout Mountain. Tennessee State Museum Collection, 81.108 Most of you considered the colors in the painting and probably what season it was. Did you consider the mood of the artist? What about a meaning for the painting?
Questions Write down at least 3 questions after reflecting on this painting. These questions will prompt further research. The 3 questions can relate to each other or be independent.
Observe one more portrait… GOOD JOB! Observe one more portrait…
Think/Pair/Share
Reflection Let’s consider the facts: Photograph of dead Union and Confederate soldiers on the battlefield at Gettysburg, PA, July 1863. Photographer: Timothy O’Sullivan. Library of Congress What emotions did you experience while viewing this photograph? Is this photograph a primary or secondary source? Why?
Questions Write down at least 3 questions after reflecting on this painting. These questions will prompt further research. The 3 questions can relate to each other or be independent.
Investigation Predict what will happen one minute after the scene shown in the last image. One hour after? Explain the reasoning behind your predictions on the back of your primary source sheet. You will now go online to find the answers to your questions. Record the websites you visit on the back of your primary source sheet.
Resources http://tn4me.org/sapage.cfm/sa_id/18/era_id/5/major_id/5/minor_id/2/a_id/10 http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysources/resources/Analyzing_Photographs_and_Prints.pdf
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas TN Standards Key Ideas and Details CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.