How Times Have Changed: An Analysis of Young Adults

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How Times Have Changed: An Analysis of Young Adults

Activity Description

Millennial Generation

Students will look at data showing how the experiences of young adults today differ from other generations. They will analyze and evaluate social changes evident in the data. Then they will work with a partner to compose a newsletter. 

Suggested Grade Level

10-12

Approximate Time Required

180 Minutes

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to analyze information about the characteristics of young adults and how those characteristics have shifted over time. 
  • Students will be able to create and present a newsletter explaining characteristics of young adults in the United States. 

Materials Required

  • The student version of this activity, 4 pages 
  • A computer with Internet access for at least each partner group 

Activity Items

The following item is part of this activity. This item and its source appear at the end of this teacher version.

  • Item 1: Young Adults: Then and Now (1970-2022) 

 

 

 

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Teacher Notes

Blooms Taxonomy

Analyzing
Blooms Taxonomy

Creating

Students will analyze and create a newsletter using data from 1970 to 2022.

Subject

High School Sociology

Topics

  • Roles of young adults in society
  • Social structure

Skills Taught

  • Analyzing change over time
  • Comparing and contrasting
  • Interviewing
  • Public speaking and presenting
Page Last Revised - September 26, 2024