In this slavery worksheet, students find words in a wordsearch that have to do with the types of work slaves had to do. Students find 10 words that have to do with slavery and their types of work.

Sixth graders examine historical artifacts. In this Industrial Revolution lesson plan, 6th graders discover how modern conveniences are connected to innovations of the Industrial Revolution era. Students interview adults about...

Students evaluate the social effects of inventions and other developments on the lives of ordinary individuals. They create a profile of an individual who might have lived at that time and whose life would have been affected by those...

Learners examine different pieces of art that are considered murals. They discuss the differences between paintings and murals. They design and paint their own murals for different sites in their school.

Students role play as international traders from different continents. They negotiate prices and resolve trade barriers to better their understanding of free trade.

Students attempt to solve a countries economic problems. They investigate inflation, devaluing currency and foreign exchange.

Links to pictures and essays on many early cotton mills in the Charlotte, N.C. area.

This 4-page article provides an overview of the first American cotton mill put into operation in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and the history of textile industry.

Library of Congress site gives a brief history and photo of the water-powered cotton mill that was built by Samuel Slater with links to related material for more in-depth study. Also, links to information about other historical events.

Archived news article. A personal account of young female cotton mill workers in Massachusetts during the mid-1800's.

General history overview of the development of the Cotton Industry. Read here to learn about the history and growth of the Cotton Industry.

A complete look at the history of the cotton industry in England. Navigate the site by clicking on topics at the top of the page. You can also find a list of museums on the left side of the page. Clicking on the museum will take you to...

The Cannelton mill, overlooking the Ohio River, manufactured thread and cloth for over 100 years from 1851 to 1954. Its innovative design used steam power and Southern cotton, and its utility and aesthetics attempted to make Southern...

This site presents pictures of the architecture of different mills located in the northeastern part of the United States.

Report on the selection of a Texas cotton ginner, Ronnie Nettles, as Ginner of the Year. Article also describes Mr. Nettles's career.

Child laborers.

This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University provides an exerpt from "The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844". Personal account of what life was like for textile mill workers in Manchester.

History of Lowell, Massachusetts, textile mill that underwent tremendous growth in the early 1800s, and led to the creation of America's first industrial city. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.

The Derwent Valley in central England contains a series of 18th- and 19th- century cotton mills and an industrial landscape of high historical and technological interest. The modern factory owes its origins to the mills at Cromford,...

Largest cotton mill complex in the world when it opened in 1872; one of the finest examples of a large-scale textile mill complex outside of New England.

An hour-long professional development video on teaching how the Lowell System was a departure from traditional labor practices. Features experienced classroom teachers. Materials and a complete lesson plan are also provided.

Examines the transformation of work from artisan-centered to a mechanized workforce. Looks at the emergence of industrialization and the impact it had on production and on the worker experience, the development of the consumer society,...

This complete chronology of steam power is designed in time line fashion. Next to each year is a detailed description of the invention. Another useful aspect of this site is the "Link to the decades," found at the top of the page. Each...

Presents detailed information on the development of industry in Westville, Connecticut 1776-1896. Discusses where and why development happened. Includes lesson plans, but slides referred to are not provided.