Do Now: How do new inventions impact society? Learning Target: I can think critically about different Industrial Revolution inventions and support a claim about which invention is most influential. Do Now: How do new inventions impact society?
Industrial Revolution Led to a shift to powered machinery, factories and mass production- more goods/low price Iron and textile industries grew, steam engine played key roles Transportation, communication, and banking all improved. Improved standard of living for rich Bad working/living conditions for the poor
Contributing Factors Government Assistance New Inventions Improved Transportation Growing Population Plentiful Natural Resources
Mini Lesson Watch “ The Industrial Dream” Record inventions presented in the video Post video assessment: What can you infer about the impact new inventions played on America during the Industrial Revolution?
Activity Create a T- Chart labeled Invention/ Description Working collaboratively, discuss the eight major inventions of the Industrial Revolution. Each student will be responsible for logging all eight inventions in their notebook. (ex. Bessemer Process- make steel faster) Once complete, order the inventions of the Industrial Age from most important to least important. As a group, be prepared to defend your order!
Assessment Answer the following Quick Question in your notebook. Which Industrial Revolution invention changed the world the most? Explain.
Essential Question How did inventions contribute to the Industrial Revolution? Which invention in recent history do you feel changed the world the most? Explain. Examples Tv Iphone Ipad Social Media Internet computer