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Industrial Revolution

Driving Question: What were the positive and negative impacts of industrialization?

Industrialization kicked off the Modern Revolution and brought forth changes that continue to impact our world. New sources of energy coupled with new innovations led to changes in almost every aspect of people’s lives.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the origins of the Industrial Revolution.
  2. Analyze the scale and impact of the Industrial Revolution.

Vocab Terms:

  • factory
  • fossil fuel
  • industrialization
  • labor
  • reform
  • suffrage
  • urbanization
STEP 1

Opener: Industrial Revolution

Teaching Tools

To teach this lesson step, refer to page X of the Lesson 6.3 Teaching Guide Locked .

The Industrial Revolution was the product of centuries of global exchange and innovation. But what were some of the global causes that led to this revolution that changed the world?

STEP 2

An Energy Revolution

Teaching Tools

To teach this lesson step, refer to page X of the Lesson 6.3 Teaching Guide Locked .

Looking to differentiate, modify or adapt this assignment? Check out our Differentiation Guide Locked .

Whether it’s the sunlight that helps plants grow or the calories we consume when we eat food, everything comes down to energy. Let’s explore how our energy sources have changed over time.

STEP 3

Coal and Industrialization

Teaching Tools

To teach this lesson step, refer to page X of the Lesson 6.3 Teaching Guide Locked .

Don’t miss the practical classroom strategies shared in this discussion External link on our online teacher community about using geography to teach history.

A humble, sooty black rock turned the whole world upside down, but it didn’t happen everywhere at the same time. Learn why by solving the mystery in this activity.

STEP 4

Causes of Industrialization

Teaching Tools

To teach this lesson step, refer to page X of the Lesson 6.3 Teaching Guide Locked .

The blog “Domino effect ≠ historical causation External link ” shares tips for using causal maps to help reinforce the skill of causation.

Check out this blog External link for five tips for getting students to engage with text.

Working in a factory wasn’t necessarily more fun than toiling in the fields—in many ways, it was much worse for workers. These materials dig into why people made the switch to an industrialized lifestyle anyway.

STEP 5

Effects of Industrialization

Teaching Tools

To teach this lesson step, refer to page X of the Lesson 6.3 Teaching Guide Locked .

The Urbanization Game is a teacher and student favorite. Check out this discussion External link on our online teacher community to see what it is all about!

Now that you know why industrialization happened, let’s look at how it affected societies and individuals.

Urbanization Game Narratives External link

Life changed pretty quickly once industrialization kicked off. See if you can keep up with all the changes!
STEP 6

Closer: Industrial Revolution

Teaching Tools

To teach this lesson step, refer to page X of the Lesson 6.3 Teaching Guide Locked .

We get it: Sometimes when you spend all this time talking about the past, you wonder why you, a twenty-first-century person, should care! Time to look at just how this era connects to your everyday life.