INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION INQUIRY WHAT WAS THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION INQUIRY

WHAT WAS THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION? • Brainstorm.

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION VIDEO • John Green.

COMPELLING QUESTION (THE BIG QUESTION) • Could the Industrial Revolution have happened without the children of Britain?

COMPELLING QUESTION: COULD THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT THE CHILDREN OF BRITAIN? (THE BIG QUESTION) • Step 1: What kind of questions could we ask in order to answer the question above? – In the next two minutes, I want your group to complete the following: • Write down as many questions as you can that could help us gain evidence for our compelling question • Do not stop to discuss, judge or answer the questions. • Write down every question exactly as it is stated. • Step 2: Next, categorize your questions. – In the next 3 minutes I want you to categorize your questions into closed ended and openended questions. • C = Closed-ended questions can be answered with “yes” or “no” or with one word. • O= Open-ended questions require an explanation and cannot be answered with “yes” or “no” or with one word. • Step 3: Prioritize your questions. – In the next 3 minutes I want your group to choose three most important questions from your list. Mark them with an “X. ” • Last, what was your reason for selecting those three? • Step 4: Share

DAY 3

SUPPORTING QUESTION #3 • Were children good workers?

DAY 4

YOUR CLOSING ARGUMENT Could the Industrial Revolution have happened without the children of Britain? – Construct an argument (essay, poster, detailed outline, song) that addresses the compelling question (The BIG ? ) using specific claims and evidence from historical sources while acknowledging competing views. – However you fashion your argument, you must create a thesis statement including 3 claims: EX: The Industrial Revolution would not have happened without the children of Britain, due to _____, ______, and ______. EX: The Industrial Revolution would have happened without the help of children in Britain, because _______, ____. and ____. – Evidence to back these claims will be presented in your finished product (essay, poster, detailed outline, song).

YOUR CLOSING ARGUMENT – However you fashion your argument, you must create a thesis statement including 3 claims: EX: The Industrial Revolution would not have happened without the children of Britain, due to _____, ______, and ______. EX: The Industrial Revolution would have happened without the help of children in Britain, because _______, ____. and ____. – Provide 1 piece of evidence (an example) for each claim!

TAKING INFORMED ACTION • Now that you know a little more about child labor today in our own state, what is your personal stance on child labor in agricultural jobs in Kentucky? – Write a letter to the Georgetown News Graphic identifying the strengths and/or weaknesses of child labor in agricultural jobs in Kentucky. Discuss your positions on current child labor laws and suggest praise or changes that would benefit Kentucky.