Then and Now

An interactive journey through primary sourcesby Alyssa Wilburn

I currently am teaching Language Arts and Social Studies to fifth

graders in Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, which is located about 30 minutes south of the Poconos.

Within our Social Studies curriculum, we spend a great deal of time teaching about the early colonization of America. As part of our studies, we take a field trip to a town very close-by called Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Bethlehem is rich in history. But, upon our first field trip to Bethlehem with our fifth graders, it became glaringly apparent that many of them were unaware of this historical gem lying just outside of their town.

I have created this presentation to use with my fifth graders as a background building activity to be used prior to our field trip in Bethlehem. This activity will be used as a learning center where students can independently work and interact with the collection of primary sources I have found throughout my research.

Enjoy!Alyssa

Introduction

Bethlehem: Then and Now

Bethlehem in 1877 Bethlehem in 2011

Directions: Below, you will find two links. One, is an illustration of Bethlehem as it was in 1877. The other, is a photograph of Bethlehem in 2011. Using the graphic organizer, add text to the Venn Diagram to reflect the similarities and differences you notice (Minimum of 3 per section).

Every August, Bethlehem hosts Musikfest, a week long celebration of music of all types! Each year, the city of Bethlehem releases a poster advertising Bethlehem’s Musikfest. Many of the posters depict a Moravian Star, which is an important part of local history.

The Posters of Musikfest

Can You Find the Moravian Star?

Your task #1: Click on the link to the left. Study the posters, trying to locate the Moravian Star in each official poster.

Your task #2: After studying the posters, complete a Google search to find out about the history of the Moravian Star. Click the “Google” picture to begin your search.

Photo Montage of

Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaClick on the link above. It will

take you to a video of a collection of photographs of

Bethlehem. Take notice of the different styles of architecture in

the city.

Turn and talk to your partner. Which form

of architecture do you prefer? Why?

Click on the image above to enlarge it. After reading about Moravian Women in 1730-1760, complete the “3-2-1

Comprehension Activity” worksheet link below. When you are finished typing your 3-2-1, print it to hand-in to Mrs.

Wilburn.

Moravian Women 3-2-1 Comprehension Activity

Put on your

headphones! For this activity, you will listen to an audio clip of Haydn’s The Creation. This song was first

performed in the United States at the Central Moravian Church

of Bethlehem in 1811!

After listening, complete the Sound Recording

Analysis Sheet.

Haydn's The Creation

Click on the image below. The document is part of a memoir of Mr. James Burnside, who was a

very important community member of Bethlehem in the early 1700s.

Are there any pieces of history left from Mr. Burnside in our area? Do a Google search to locate a site to visit where we can learn more about Mr. James Burnside. You will use the information you find in

your Google search to complete the next PowerPoint slide!

What Did You Find?

Use the spaceto the right to display what you found about visiting a site related to Mr. James Burnside.

Bethlehem 1877. Digital image. Http://

www.oldeyankeemap.com/Rendered/framedpanoramics/mastermap/PA-Bethlehem-

1877.jpg. Web. 29 Nov. 2011. Bethlehem. Digital image. The Town of Bethlehem. 17 Aug. 2008. Web. 29 Nov.

2011. <http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2125/2371905449_ea52f686a0.jpg>.

"Images of Bethlehem PA - YouTube." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 29 Nov. 2011. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZoZf7t-BC4>.

"Moravian Women." Moravian Archives. Web. 29 Nov. 2011. <http://www.moravianchurcharchives.org/>.

"Personal Papers - Memoirs - James Burnside (1/4)." Bethlehem Digital History Project. Web. 29 Nov. 2011. <http://bdhp.moravian.edu/personal_papers/memoirs/burnside/burnside.html>

"William Christie - Haydn, The Creation - YouTube." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. 27 Nov. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2011. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5RHDwdaanQ>.

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