Introduction America was basically a country of farmers, but the War of 1812 had cut off the supply of many manufactured goods from Europe and encouraged the growth of domestic industry. Objective Students will be able to explain how industrialization impacts American society.

Big Idea The Industrial Revolution (1820-1870) involved major changes in transportation, manufacturing, and communication that transformed the American nation. What is a revolution about? “CHANGE”

Assignment 1. Level 1 – identify & describe Answer Questions / Write Summaries 2. Level 2 – categorize / grouping Create a graphic organizer using the top half of the poster paper that depicts the big idea using the facts gathered. 3. Level 3 - judging & deciding On the bottom half of the poster paper, create a collage that illustrates the positive and negative aspects of the Industrial Revolution.

Westward Expansion & the Industrial Revolution Level 1 – identify Glue the two Westward Expansion pictures on the back of your poster – circle and identify aspects of the Industrial Revolution in each picture 2. Level 2 – application Answer the following question using the A.P.E. process: How is Westward Expansion affected by the Industrial Revolution? Highlight only the sentence stems

Why do you go to school?

Humans Need Not Apply Level 2 – compare & contrast Industrial Revolution vs. Computer Revolution 2. Level 3 – prediction / speculation In your group, discuss the following question: In light of the information presented in the video, what will be the purpose of education in the future?

Silent Chalk Talk Each group discuss and answer the question on the paper. On cue, rotate clockwise (does this make sense in a digital age?) Read that groups answer Each person write a reaction or question you have Rotate and repeat At the end – group discussion