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Analyzing a Child Labor Photograph InteractiveAnalyzing a Child Labor Photograph Interactive
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Analyzing a Child Labor Photograph

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Sometimes images tell shocking stories. Individuals examine a Lewis Hines picture of children packing beans and consider the impact working in a factory had on their young lives. A series of prompts emailed to the teacher helps them analyze the provocative image.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

child labor, child labor laws, progressivism, the progressive era, labor laws, primary source images, primary source analysis, primary sources

Instructional Ideas

  • Use as an introduction to the Progressive Era
  • Simulate a debate on labor laws using the image

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members need access to the image, either through a hard copy or computer 

Pros

  • Image is engaging and thought provoking
  • Thoughtful prompts build primary source skills

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.7 RH.6-8.10

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