1. Warm Up
In a 5-7 sentence paragraph, explain at least TWO other industries that benefited from the expansion of the railroad system. For each industry described, state how new jobs were created.

2. Something to think about…
Representatives of credit card companies can often be found on college campuses offering special incentives to get students to fill out credit card applications. Many people feel that this takes advantage of students, who are often low on cash during their college years. Others feel that it is an excellent way to help students begin to build credit and learn financial responsibility. How do you feel about this issue? Take a position and use specific reasons and examples to support your argument.

3. Objective- SWBAT understand how inventions of the late 1800’s changed society

4. *In the 1900’s, improvements in technology produced a whole new era of transportation. *At the heart of this revolution was the automobile, which became a practical machine for moving people and goods from place to place. How many ways can you think of that the automobile has affected life in the United States either in the 1800’s or today? (Turn and talk)

5. Vocabulary
Engineer- A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works. synonyms: originator, deviser, designer, architect, inventor, developer, creator

6. Henry Ford worked as an engineer in Detroit, Michigan, in the 1890’s
Henry Ford worked as an engineer in Detroit, Michigan, in the 1890’s. Henry Ford had a vision. Ford wanted to build an inexpensive car that would last a lifetime. He experimented with an engine powered by gasoline. *Other people were building cars, but few people could afford them

7. In 1903, Ford started his own auto making company in Detroit.
How did Ford want to help the American people? Use your inference skills to predict whether or not he would be successful?

8. Guided Practice
As a class, we will popcorn read a passage titled, “Henry Ford’s Vision” (Page 557) and answer the following comprehension questions:
How did Ford achieve his vision?
Describe how an assembly line worked
Why would this be an efficient system?
Define mass production

9. Independent Practice
Independently read a passage titled, “The First Airplane”(Page 558) and answer the following comprehension questions:
What is the “gist” of this passage?
What are two details supporting the “gist”
What adjectives might describe the growth in aviation?

10. Group Work
Create a venn diagram, comparing and contrasting transportation from the year 1900, and transportation today, in Today

11. Homework
Which of the inventions discussed in the last two lessons do you believe had the greatest effect on our way of life? Write a paragraph defending your choice