Simulatio n Factory System vs. Cottage Industry

Remember In a simulation, it’s important to make observations about your behavior, the behavior of the group, and about your thoughts and feelings as the activity progresses.

Cottage Industry Work was done at home, by hand Products were made by and for family –Only a small portion of goods were made to trade with others Work was slow, but highly skilled

On a sheet of paper, draw a cartoon character. Your character must include: 1. Head 2. Hair 3. Eyes 4. Eyebrows 5. Mouth 6. Nose 7. Ears 8. Body 9. Arms 10. Hands 11. Legs 12. Feet 13. Belt 14. Pocket 15. Necklace Cottage Industry

Factory System As new machines were created, work moved into factories –Workdays were longer (14+ hours) –Children sometimes worked alongside adults –Each person responsible for one small part of the process –Work is faster, but lower skilled

Factory System The team that produces the most cartoon characters wins. Cartoon characters that are too sloppy will be thrown out.

Reflection 1.In three words, describe how you felt in the “cottage system” 1.Make a T-chart List the advantages & disadvantages of the cottage system? 3.In three words, describe how you felt in the “factory system” 4.Make a T-chart List the advantages & disadvantages of the factory system

Exit Ticket 1.In exactly 30 words, describe what happened when work transformed from the cottage industry to the factory system. 2.Overall, do you think technology improves working conditions? Why or why not?