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'. Examine many benefits and consequences of the Industrial Revolution inthe United States
1. OBJECTIVE/STANOAROS
‘2, Following a brief presentation on the consequences ofthe Industrial Revolution and an exploration of chil labor
‘hroueh images, TSWBAT analyze the various benefits and corsequences thatthe industrial Revolution had on
‘America to 90% accuracy. Standards: 839.8,839., 83.9.0
Ii, TEACHING PROCEDURES
Anticipatory et (4 minutes)
a. Pass out any handouts if necessary)
Based on prior learning, have students either write or draw one benefit and one consequence of industrialization
Development (6 minutes)
&. Socal
b. Pros:
i. nereased standard of ving/qualiy of life
1. Singe more people had jobs and a greater acres to wealth, they could purchase goods for a
cheaper price giving them more excess money This led tothe rise of leisure activites,
c Ti Technological innovation
1. Medicine
4 Due in part to Edward Jenner's invertion ofthe salipox vaccine and Lous Pasteur’s
more work injuries and death
4. Injured workers gat no pay while injured including no help from the government)
1k Eneouraged unhealthy habits
1. With more cheap Inbor-saving machines avilable, workers lied lesson physical lator to
complete their work. Asa result, people exercised less
2. The ive of processed food decreased nutritional value in fod, leading to an increase in people
becoming overweight and susceptible to diabetes
Wi, Child abor
11. Mention that students willearn more about this later in class
Independent Practice (5 minutes)
(Ca. Have students read the scenario about thelr classmates. They must decipher whether each scenario is social
benefit or consequence ofthe Industrial Revolution, Highlight that students must explain why they picked ether
benefit or consequence.
b. Gover answers after 3 minutes.‘Me. Chevaler/th Grade US History/March 16 (6) and 19 (C), 202
Development 2 (6 minutes)
‘Political,
b. Pros:
|. Growth of the mde (working class: More people can work due to an increase in jobs, allows for new
working las
1.80% of Americans were considered working class
| Rise of Unions to protect workers
1, taber union: organization that brings together workers in the same trade (job) to ight for better
‘wages and working coneitions
2. fdemands were not met by employers, members of union often went on strike (refusing to
work)
Co
Cons
|. Threat tothe free-market system
1. Since trusts began to eliminate competition, they could become monopolies in different
Industries. This worried Americans because these big businesses could increase prices without
increasing the quality oftheir products.
fi, "Robber barons"
1, Wealthy industriahsts could use their wealth to control politician, thus controling politcal
power
2, Threat of buying elections
(Guided Practice 2(5 minutes)
‘2. Students may workin smal groups to complete this image analysis. They must analyze whether each image
‘marks apolitical benefit or drawback ofthe Industrial Revolution and provide an explanation to support their ()
response.
Go over asa cass after 3 minutes
Development 3 (6 minutes)
‘Economic
b. Pros
|. Advancesin transportation (such as the steamboat and air travel alowed fo the formation of @ world
market
11. Global tad was enhanced, which encouraged the exchange of various goods around the world,
il, Encouraged specialization in the workplace.
1 Rather than working on creating an entre product, workers could specialize, or work in only one
‘askin the creation ofa product.
Cons
| Greater dsparty in wealth inequality
‘1. Many factory owners and industrialists who made great wealth tended to keep i to themselves
(except carnegie)
Despite making great amounts of money, they exploited their workers by paying them as
litle as possible
ii, Improved weaponry led to more casualties in war
1 Techolgelnnvatonsfsered the development of dealer weapon that could fre fser
and cause more casualties,Me. Chesalier/ath Grade US Mistory/March 16 (6) and 19 (¢} 2021
Independent Practice 3(3 minutes)
'_ Have students individually complete the 2 reflection questions about the economic benefits and consequences
ofthe Industrial Revolution, Give students about 3 minutes to finish the activity
Development (5 minutes)
2. Introduce the brary of Congress child labor activity
Gover directions and one example (Closing Hour at Loray Mil
Background into
|. Working at Loray Milli Gastonia, NC, on Nov 7, 1908
fi, Male children posing outside fora picture
4. Inferences:
i. Only males in the image - key dificl labor or owner
potentially does not hie women
1. Children are wearing ragged clothes, so they are likely poor and have to make money for their fais
i Adult male inthe background wearing much nicer clthing- key the childrens’ supervisor and makes
sure they are on task and working efficiently
Independent Practice 4 (35 minutes)
{Have students complete the child labor though images organizer.
Go around the oom, aiding students where necessary
Mave students submit completed assignment to Google Classroom.
Closure (2 minutes)
‘2 Have students choral respond three benefits of indusraization and thee consequences of industriazation,
No MATERIAS
'2. Consequences of ndusriaization organizer, Consequences of indussalization sideshow, Child Labor in Amerie
‘Through Photos organizer (digitally), computers for students.
\¥._ADAPTATIONS/PLAN MODIFICATIONS
If there is not enough ime, have students finish the child labor photo organizer for homework.
b. ifthere is entre time, have students brainstorm with a partner if the benefits outweigh the consequences of
incstrakzation
VL eVAUUATION
, Formative: rainstorming/sting TS, discovery learning through a photo analysts (primary sources).
Summative: nate check, organizers wll be collected fora grade
Vic REFLECTION
a. Students:
|. Could students notice the various benefits and drawback of industriaization?
1. Were students able to analyze 5 diferent images depicting child iabor?
i, Could students locate the main pont in their notes to answer the questions inthe note check?
Cw teacher
1. Did model the phot activity in enough deta?
i, Was expt atferenttng the diferent consequences of indusriaization?
ii, Did have enough time to complet this lesson in its entirety?‘Mr. Chevalier/th Grade US Hitory/Morch 16 (6) and 19 (€), 2021
ju liperformed this lesson again, what changes would | make to produce better results?
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