Students analyze and discuss several primary source documents that address the changes in technology that affected New England agricultural communities in the early 19th century. They also identify and discuss historical contexts for...

Pupils gain practical experience in how sewing factories are run. They experience job possibilities by running a sewing factory simulation. Students explore clothing and textile technology.

Can you grow clothes? Sure, wool, cotton, and Angora are all natural resources used to make textile products. Learners investigate the differences between synthetic and natural fibers, then consider textile processing careers. They watch...

Farmers just farm, right? Find out how important agricultural products are to our modern society. Learners will explore the foods, textiles, and fuels made from industrial farm goods. They'll also explore the idea of choosing an...

A wonderful and comprehensive look at the first Industrial Revolution. Starting with events, inventions, and changes in thought that occurred in the 1700's, the presentation moves through the technological advancements in industry and...

If ever a person wanted to know about the start, spread, and effects of the Industrial Revolution, now would be the time to ask. Answer questions about facets of the Industrial Revolution in a slideshow format. Each slide contains...

In this geography worksheet, students read an excerpt about the Etruscans who settled in an Italian city recently discovered. They respond to four questions about the excerpt that identify why the Etruscan people were ahead of their time...

Students investigate the broad range of jobs that can be found in the world of design. Students explore sound design, language architecture, etc. Students design a resource book and post it on a website for others to share.

The inter-war Antebellum Era was a fascinating time in U.S. History! In this textbook response worksheet, historians read assigned textbook pages regarding the topics and respond to 46 short answer display questions regarding the...

Students examine the Colonial Revival Movement as a response to industrialization and immigration. focusing on Deerfield, Connecticut, they create a documentary artifact reflecting the period.

Tenth graders study the products and industries of five major geographic regions in Virginia. They use web based resources to examine maps of Virginia and to make a large classroom map which they label with the products and industries....

Students identify Korean products sold in the US and become aware of Korea's importance in international trade.

Students examine markets, international trade, and the role of government in international trade. After reviewing articles on the Governor of Nebraska's recent trade missions, they discuss in small groups their opinions of whether or...

This is a virtual exhibition of inventions from ancient Greece that have been reconstructed by Kostas Kotsanas after over two decades of study and research. Click on 'The Museum' link at the top of the page to read an explanation and to...

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...

Beginning in the early 1900's textile production became predominant in the Southeast where labor and raw materials were cheap. Since the 1950's however, the textile and apparel industries have followed the general trend of all...

The first seeds of the information technology industry in North Carolina were planted in the 1950s. At that time, North Carolina's economy was largely concentrated in the tobacco, textiles, and machinery industries. The state's best...

Read about the changes in the American economy between 1820 and 1860 that resulted in a market economy encouraged by technological advances in manufacturing.

General history overview of the development of the Cotton Industry. Read here to learn about the history and growth of the Cotton Industry.

Find out why Mauritius' economy is so dynamic and successful. Learn about its exports, industry development, and long-term plans. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

The Industrial Revolution is a phrase that encompasses the massive changes in agriculture and manufacturing processes during the 18th and 19th centuries that transformed the United States from an agricultural to an industrial society....

Some of the key industries that are thriving in North Carolina include advanced manufacturing, aerospace and aviation, defense, automotive, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, green and sustainable energy, financial services, software and...

A lesson plan requiring student to analyze primary documents from the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876. Students interpret what these historical artifacts say "about the lives and values of Americans in 1876" among other things.

Summarizes the events of the Industrial Revolution in Britain by highlighting what happened in the cotton industry and the mining industry.