Subjects:  Social Studies, Study Skills and Language Arts 

Learner Outcomes:
         Students will be able to:

           1.  conduct searches on the Internet for specific topics
            2.  take notes from the research topics
            3.  compose 3.8 paragraphs

Duration of Lesson:  2 to 3 -  45 minute class periods

Materials:  student notebooks, handout on 3.8 paragraph

Technology Tools/Courseware: Computers with Internet access,

Teacher Note:

• Secure computer lab in advance
• Since the list is partial, have students brainstorm for others

                      Below is a list of people who were involved in organized crime in the 1920s.  From this list, select 3
                      people or groups you would like to learn more about.  Research these people/groups on the Internet,
                      taking notes in your notebook.  Do not print out the information.  Get as much information as possible.
                      Identify your sources.  You will need to find at least two sources per person/group.

                                    Al Capone                               Elliot Ness                            John Torrio

                                   " Lucky" Luciano                      "The Untouchables"               Hymie Weiss

                                   " Bugsy" Seigal                          Women in the gangs

                                    George " Bugs" Moran              " Legs" Diamond

                                    Meyer Lansky                          Frank Nitti

                                              Here are some Web sites to help get you started:
 
            Capone

            Major Gangsters

            Elliot Ness  (Only opens in Internet Explorer)

            Biographies
 
 
 

Modifications:  Teachers should ensure that special needs students have more time when necessary.  As usual, please
                          check IEPs.
 

Evaluation/Assessment:  After the research/note taking, students will bring their notebooks to class. Teacher will
                                          review the 3.8 paragraph.   Students will select two of the people/groups and write a 3.8
                                          paragraph on each one.  They may use their notes. Efforts should be made to ensure that
                                          students are not using downloaded information.

WV State IGOs:

• History 11.45
• Computer/Technology 11.62
• Economics E.1
• Economics E.11
• Civics C.4
• Study Skills 12.74
• Study Skills 12.75
• Study Skills 12.76
• English Language Arts 12.42
• English Language Arts 12.43

References:

Bailey, Thomas, The American Pageant, 9th edition, D.C. Heath and Company, Lexington, MA, 1987.

Authors:

Mary Kay Burdette
Roberta Heath
Peggy Snyder

Capital High School

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