Hull House Art-Based Lesson Plan
Let's learn about Hull House!
First, read the chapter "H Is for Hull House" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
The Children's House Activity- When Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr got to know their neighbors, they learned that they needed help with childcare. In response, they built a "Children's House" that had a kindergarten, sewing machines, laundry facilities, and lots of creative opportunities for kids to explore art, music, and theatre. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to design your own ultimate Children's House.
A Brand New Playground Activity- As part of their work for their community, Jane and Ellen also built Chicago's very first playground (there were only a few in America at the time!). Use the print-and-go activity page provided to design your own playground.
What Good Could You Do With $1.5 Million? Activity- Jane Addams used her inheritance to buy Hull House and transform it into a center that helped poor people in Chicago with childcare, healthcare, and education. What would you do if you had $1.5 million to spend? Plan it out by making a budget using the worksheet provided.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on activist Jane Addams with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about her life and work
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
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Let's learn about Hull House!
First, read the chapter "H Is for Hull House" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
The Children's House Activity- When Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr got to know their neighbors, they learned that they needed help with childcare. In response, they built a "Children's House" that had a kindergarten, sewing machines, laundry facilities, and lots of creative opportunities for kids to explore art, music, and theatre. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to design your own ultimate Children's House.
A Brand New Playground Activity- As part of their work for their community, Jane and Ellen also built Chicago's very first playground (there were only a few in America at the time!). Use the print-and-go activity page provided to design your own playground.
What Good Could You Do With $1.5 Million? Activity- Jane Addams used her inheritance to buy Hull House and transform it into a center that helped poor people in Chicago with childcare, healthcare, and education. What would you do if you had $1.5 million to spend? Plan it out by making a budget using the worksheet provided.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on activist Jane Addams with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about her life and work
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's learn about Hull House!
First, read the chapter "H Is for Hull House" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
The Children's House Activity- When Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr got to know their neighbors, they learned that they needed help with childcare. In response, they built a "Children's House" that had a kindergarten, sewing machines, laundry facilities, and lots of creative opportunities for kids to explore art, music, and theatre. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to design your own ultimate Children's House.
A Brand New Playground Activity- As part of their work for their community, Jane and Ellen also built Chicago's very first playground (there were only a few in America at the time!). Use the print-and-go activity page provided to design your own playground.
What Good Could You Do With $1.5 Million? Activity- Jane Addams used her inheritance to buy Hull House and transform it into a center that helped poor people in Chicago with childcare, healthcare, and education. What would you do if you had $1.5 million to spend? Plan it out by making a budget using the worksheet provided.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on activist Jane Addams with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about her life and work
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!