Worksheet 3: Wood Keeps the Fires Burning

Scenario: Recently a box was discovered that contained two old photos and a page of notes. The contents belonged to a local reporter on assignment from the 1920s writing a story about the role wood played in the American Industrial Revolution.  It is up to you to use the evidence in this box to complete the reporter’s story.

Problems:

1. Although the photos contain information about their origin, no explanation of its significance to the story is provided.
2. Despite the helpfulness of the notes, no conclusions are included that would explain their significance to the story.

Assignment:Use the two photos, notes, and information from the essay to create afive-minute television program exploring the role wood played in theindustrialization of America between 1840 and 1910. Be creative, rememberingthat television can be a useful educational tool in its ability to captivate itsaudience.  For example, music,posters, and realistic props are just a few ways to entertain whilesimultaneously teaching people about history. Before creating your program,analyze the two photos and page of notes. Complete the chart below by listingfacts contained in these items and corresponding conclusions you can draw fromthis information. Use this chart to help you decide what material should bepresented in your broadcast. An example of a fact and conclusion are listedbelow.