Lesson on Thursday, February 23, 2017

Aim: What positive/negative impact did Industrialization have on the United States?

Bell Ringer: Review Journal 78 (HW).

Objectives:

1. Students will summarize the social and economic effects of the Industrial Revolution,.

2. Students will examine the social, political, and economic causes, course, and consequences of the second Industrial Revolution that began in the late 19th century.

Agenda:

1. Bell Ringer (10 min)

2. Divide the classroom in half and assign each student one of the following roles: industrialist or low wage worker. Some industrialists to choose from: Henry Ford, John Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, etc.

3. Use the internet to research your individual, or use section 3 of your textbook. If you are researching an industrialist, you should focus on how this individual profited from industry and how they contributed to economic growth. If you are researching a low wage worker, you should focus on working conditions at the time and living conditions in the cities.

4. Take notes using the note-taking guides (Attachments A & B) on important facts while researching. Use these notes to create a skit with a partner. (20 min.)

Some suggested websites:   g

o http://www.history.com/topics/henry-ford

o http://www.history.com/topics/john-d-rockefeller

o http://www.history.com/topics/andrew-carnegie

o http://www.history.com/topics/labor/videos/the-fight-to-end-childlabor?cmpid=mrss_int_taboola_video_his  

o http://www.history.com/topics/tenements

3. Provide video footage for students to add information to their note-taking guide.

Home Learning: Complete  your note-taking guide.