Economic struggles and deprivation lead to discontent, providing fertile ground for Communist organizers. �"Pull back your fist before you strike�" becomes the battle cry of Mao Zedong's Red Army as they use guerrilla warfare tactics...

A day off from work to celebrate...labor? Find out why on the first Monday of every September, Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day. Viewers will learn about the unique history of the first Labor Day, in which workers not only...

Young scholars study child labor in the 19th century through one painting and multiple photographs. In discussion and writing, they consider the differences between photography and painting as mediums for expressing these attitudes.

One of the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution was the advent of child labor. Discover the good deeds and law making powers held by Lord Shaftesbury. Each slide describes his life and his contributions to child welfare,...

Fourth graders, using Apple's iMovie, create a digital documentary to raise awareness about the existing child labor in Nepal.

Imagine a day in the life of a child who has to work 12-14 hours a day, seven days a week. After viewing images and reading stories of child laborers, class members select an image and write a richly detailed narrative about a typical...

Working in groups, middle and high schoolers describe and discuss photographs depicting working conditions experienced by child laborers in the 19th century. They then write a persuasive paragraph supporting an amendment to regulate the...

Students investigate child labor during the Great Depression. In this US policy lesson, students evaluate multiple layers of the social, economic, and political affects of policy during the Great Depression. Students will engage in 5...

America sure did have a few growing pains during the Industrial Revolution. Share the problems, causes, effects, and reformation that marked the turn of the century and shift in policy during US industrialization. This slide show...

Attempting to address Standard 10.3 (the effects of the Industrial Revolution), this presentation falls short and isn't a helpful resource. It contains some good information about the emergence of a middle class during this time, but...

Explore the world of labor unions and organized strikes of the early 20th century in this presentation. With stark pictures of child laborers and striking workers, these slides are sure to leave an indelible impression on your students-...

Ninth graders explore the Industrial Revolution. In this Child Labor lesson, 9th graders research the different laws that impact children. Students write a reflection to these laws.

Students examine child labor laws. In this primary source analysis lesson, students collect and compile information into their digital learning portfolios about labor laws that they research online.

Fifth graders examine the world power of the United States. In this Social Studies lesson, 5th graders choose a world issue and identify ways the United States could help to solve the situation. Students determine the consequences and...

Students research child labor laws in Nebraska and America. In this child labor lesson, students examine primary and secondary sources regarding legislation on child labor and create posters that highlight the laws of 1907 and 1910.

Learners view two photos of child labor and compare them.  In this child labor lesson, students compare a present and past photo of children working.  Learners write a comparison of the changes they see.

Students consider the role of Sport Relief in aiding developing nations. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about the history of the fundraiser and how Sport Relief provides educational resources to...

Learners examine the role of Sport Relief in aiding developing nations. For this global issues lesson, students visit selected websites to learn how Sport Relief provides educational resources to nations in need.

Students examine the state of child labor in the world. In this global economy lesson, students consider the implications of child labor in the world as they research its prevalence.

Students explore what life was like during the Industrial Revolution.  In this United States History lesson, students analyze a specific job then complete a webquest about that job.  Once their research is complete, students work in...

Students examine the plight of child laborers. For this photo analysis lesson, students use the attached worksheets to analyze photographs of child workers. Students discuss the working conditions and write letters to persuade Lewis...

Sixth graders study child labor. In this sociology lesson, 6th graders are shown a picture piece by piece and then discuss their feelings about what they see in relation to child labor. Students pretend they are writers for the Daily...

Seventh graders determine how individuals played a role in the establishment of child labor laws. In this industrialization lesson, 7th graders investigate multimedia sources to study how individuals addressed the child labor issues of...

Students examine the creation of child labor laws. In this child labor lesson, students analyze primary sources that feature the child labor laws in Nebraska and the United States of the past and the presents. Students design posters...