America was a much different place in 1900 then it is now. The average life expectancy was only 47.3 years compared to 78.4 currently. Disease, work conditions, and infant mortality significantly impacted the life span. Today, we are impacted by drug use, heart disease, and cancer to name a few. Education was much different as well. Americans were beginning to show an interest in public education, rather then educating at home or not at all, which brought an increase in the number of public high schools. Before this time, most schools ended by 8th grade. You would have all been graduated by now! We also moved from a Classical Education approach to a pragmatic program. John Dewey introduced the nation to an education method that was based more on expedience and job preparation.
As we entered this time of invention, new and "exciting" products were introduced. Things like the automobile, light bulb, cereal, coca-cola, and light bulb revolutionized our lives.
How different would life be today without these things? Along with these inventions came manufacturing plants that were often unsanitary and dirty. The meat industry was notorious for their dirty and rancid factories. Spoiled meat was often sold to families causing food poisoning, and no regulation existed yet to monitor it. Yuck! Who wants spoiled meat?
This week we will be learning about the Great War! Oh yes, war is headed our way. The growing conflict in Europe is about to engulf our nation and bring people's attention to different lands. I can't wait to see the posters you come up with!
Homework:
1. read Unit 20
2. complete bible assignments
3. create a WWI poster to share with class
4. Don't forget to add to your Timeline. WWI should be on there!
Have a great week!
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