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- 7th - 12th
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Students research and identify positive and negative effects of imported steel on the Indiana steel industry. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify national origin and/or population movement across the U.S. of specific ancestors or community residents, explain the historical development of major local industries and identify local social patterns and/or economic development. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students trace the the origin of the Industrial Revolution in England to iits arrival in the United States. This ten lesson unit emphasizes the role played by the business barons and the impact on workers around the world. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the role of the West River in Connecticut in providing water power to local industries. In groups, they determine and discuss what needs to be considered before building along a river. They also research the other industries that use the river for power. Throughout the lesson, they view slides of the area before and after the mill was contructed. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students role-play a person living in the United States during the 1890s. Students research their role using focus questions about daily life, including standard of living.industrialization. They have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding by sharing their answers with the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine their neighborhoods and draw maps reflecting land use. In addition, they make predictions about their community's future. Students also consider the impact of business and industry on their communities and predict possible changes in their areas. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students summarize the three sectors of industry and how these sectors applied to the Industrial Revolution. Students apply their skills in research and note-taking, as well as vocabulary building through web organizers. Students address current pollution issues within their community. Students create a pamphlet as a final project through research that addresses Wildcat Dumping. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore the Industrial Revolution. They examine the early gristmills and sawmills. Students explain why they were necessary and helpful in the lives of early Americans. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the Industrial Revolution and the social and environmental changes that resulted. As they read about the Industrial Revolution, students take notes and develop study cards. In groups, they complete drawing and reading activities. Full Review »
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- 7th - 11th
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Students explore inventions that make life easier. As a class, they explore the impact of the Industrial Revolution on industrialized countries. In small groups, students read about the revolution, identify and illustrate vocabulary words. Full Review »

