Urban Innovation Analysis Worksheet

Zachary·

Urban Development

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Grade Level11th Grade

SubjectUrban Development

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Create a document with two short-answer questions my students need to complete.

This learning resource explores the emergence of modern American vertical cities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It encourages students to investigate the interplay of technological, social, and economic factors that led to the construction of skyscrapers. In Part 1, students analyze the synergy between three key technological innovations that facilitated skyscraper architecture, using Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning for their responses. Part 2 focuses on the role of social reformers such as Jacob Riis and George Waring, examining how they addressed various urban challenges. Students engage with primary and secondary sources to develop a comprehensive understanding of the time period's urban landscape.