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Curated OER

AM to FM - Lesson 4

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine different music styles played on AM radio versus FM radio. They compare a 1972 music hit from AM radio with a 1972 hit album on FM radio.
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Curated OER

Artistic Influence - Lesson 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss how musicians' messages can influence society. They think of examples of artistic expression in music, the visual arts, dance, and theater that can lead to a society's self-examination.
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Curated OER

Social Changes in America Caused by World War II

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars research and examine the social changes that occured in the United States during World War II. In pairs they conduct research using a variety of resources, and organize and compose a "Guide to Life" for veterans returning...
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Curated OER

World War II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a Powerpoint presentation covering key information regarding a World War II battle and present the information to the class in the form of an oral presentation. They then will turn in a summary report including two...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Industrial Revolution in the United States (Teacher's Guide) [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Industrial Revolution was a complex set of economic, technological, and social changes that occurred over a substantial period of time. This teacher's guide gives background information, and suggestions for stimulating student...
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eBook
Other

Modern World History: Effects of the Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
In this textbook unit, students learn about working and living conditions during the Industrial Revolution, the growth of cities, public health issues that emerged, child labor, the impact of factory work on families and on women, the...
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Other

Eastern Illinois Univ.: Childhood Lost: Child Labor During Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A unit on child labor during the Industrial Revolution. The focus is on using primary resources to learn about this issue and this time in American history. Includes many images and documents. The unit is cross-curricular with activities...
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eBook
Other

Modern World History: Responses to the Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the text looks at how workers, owners, and the government responded differently to the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution. The Luddites rebelled against industrialization. Robert Owen, a wealthy socialist,...
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Ohio State University

Osu History Teaching Institute: The Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explores the development of the textile industry in Great Britain, focusing on the invention of various machines. Also,discusses the social effects of the Industrial Revolution and the connections between the Industrial Revolution and...
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: The Road to Riches: The 2nd Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at some of the inventions and technologies associated with the second industrial revolution, which came into existence thanks to the new discoveries made by chemists and physicists. Offers a look at how these advancements...
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Website
Other

The Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A well presented research document on various aspects of the Industrial Revolution. The menu bar on the left divides it into the main topics making it an easy site to navigate.
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Article
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Economic Growth and the Early Industrial Revolution

For Students 5th - 8th
A very thorough look at the industrial growth in the North because of the advent of the Industrial Revolution in America. See what industries grew, how factories became more productive, and find out how the states cultivated economic...
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Website
Northwestern University

Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences: Second Industrial Revolution [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy essay on the Second Industrial Revolution in Europe and the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author looks at seven major aspects of technology that were affected by the revolution and makes...
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eBook
Other

Modern World History: The Industrial Revolution Begins in England (1760 1850)

For Students 9th - 10th
In this textbook unit, students learn the reasons why the Industrial Revolution took root in England first, and the innovations that made this possible. These included textile inventions such as the flying shuttle and the spinning jenny,...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Captains of Industry: Second Industrial Revolution

For Students 11th
This tutorial looks at the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States and the most famous and successful industrial entrepreneurs of that time. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap European: Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
AP European History learning module on the Industrial Revolution.
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BBC

Bbc: History: Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how the Industrial Revolution affected Scotland and the roles that Scots like Joseph Black and James Watt, among others, played. Subtopics include the chemical revolution, commercial revolution, and New Lanark and the factory system.
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Other

The Plight of Women's Work in the Early Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson examines the effects of the Industrial Revolution on women. It includes testimonies from England and Wales collected by Parliamentary commissions who investigated the industrial employment of women and children in the early...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Us History: The Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
U.S. History unit with interactive materials on the Industrial Revolution in America.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: World His: Industrial Revolution, Nationalism, Imperialism

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive unit covering 19th Century Industrial Revolution, Nationalism, and Imperialism. Multi-media resources, assignments, activities and assessment.
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Industrial Revolution Teaching Theme

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Enhance classroom learning covering the Industrial Revolution with this thorough compilation of resources. Teachnology offers worksheets, lesson plans, interactive sites and more.
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Website
Other

U.s. History Scene: The Second Industrial Revolution, 1870 1914

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Between 1820 and 1860, the visual map of the United States was transformed by unprecedented urbanization and rapid territorial expansion, facilitated by the railroad system. These changes mutually fueled the Second Industrial Revolution...
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Article
Northwestern University

Joel Mokyr: The Industrial Revolution and the Netherlands

For Students 9th - 10th
This Northwestern University article explores reasons why the Industrial Revolution did not occur until much later (than elsewhere in Western Europe) in the Netherlands. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: The Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the events of the Industrial Revolution in Britain by highlighting what happened in the cotton industry and the mining industry.

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