Economic and Social Changes caused by the Industrial Age

Mrs. Barron

HBarron@schools.nyc.gov

Introduction:

The Industrial Revolution took place from the 19^th – early 20^th centuries; this was a period when rural societies became industrial and urban. Industrialization brought about and increase in volume and variety of manufactured goods. However it was not all peaches and cream it also resulted in employment issues, poor conditions, and child labor for the lower class.

You are a news reporter during this time. Describe how things have changed. Compare and contrast how the impacts of industrialization have changed society. You will explain how these changes have been either a positive or negative effect on society.

Task:

You will create a news article, in which you will explain how Industrialization at times was wonderful; it was also the cause of many social issues for society. In your article be sure to explain the negative effects on society, using the steps of the PPA.

Process/ Resources-

· You will be put in groups of 4 by your teacher; you will be given one of the following topics.

Child Labor

Living Conditions

Working Conditions

· You will follow the steps of the PPA below in order to complete task.

· Be sure to use the links to assist you in your research.

· All four worksheets must be completed.

· Use the following link for your final article.

Steps of the PPA

Step 1- Define your problem worksheet

· Industrialization background

· Fast Facts

· Textbook

Step 2- Gather evidence of the problem worksheet

· Child Labor

· Employment Issues/ Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

· Living Conditions

Step 3- Determining the causes of the problem worksheet

Step 4- Evaluating historical policies worksheet

· Child Labor Law

· National Labor Relations Act

· Small Park Act of 1887

Evaluation

Rubric for Newspaper article Criteria	4	3	2	1	0
Factual Information	Four or more facts are included in the article.	Three facts are included in the article.	Two facts are included in the article.	One fact is included in the article.	No facts are included in the article.
Accuracy	All facts are accurate.	Three facts are accurate.	Two facts are accurate.	One fact is accurate.	All facts are inaccurate.
Organization	The article is well organized and written in a logical order.	The article is well organized with one minor error.	The article is well organized with two errors.	The article is poorly organized with more than two errors.	The article is disorganized and difficult to follow. There are more than three content errors.
Message	The message to the reader is clear and strong. The author’s message provokes an urge to react from the reader.	The message to the reader is clear. The message may provoke an urge to react from the reader.	The message to the reader is somehow clear.	The message to the reader is unclear.	No message is given to the reader.
Mechanics	The article is free from grammar and spelling errors.	The article has 1-2 grammar or spelling errors	The article has 3-4 grammar or spelling errors.	The article has five or more grammar or spelling errors.	All sentences in the article contain grammar and spelling errors.
Presentation	The author presented the article in a clear voice. He/she made consistent eye contact with the audience.	The author presented the article in a clear voice. Some eye contact was made with the audience.	The author presented the article in a clear voice. Little eye contact was made with the audience.	The author did not communicate clearly. Little eye contact was made with the audience.	The author did not communicate clearly. Eye contact was not made with the audience.

Conclusion

I hope this journey through history, was educational as well as fun. I look forward to reading your articles. Below is a recap of some of the information you have learned.

· The impact of several problems that emerged from the Industrial Revolution, such as child labor, poor living and working conditions.

· Lasting effects the Industrial Revolution had on society

· Effectively dividing up tasks among peers and presenting material to others in an efficient manner.

Standards

· CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.

· CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

· CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.

· CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

· CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.