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Bibb Mill No 1 Child Labor Photograph Discussion InteractiveBibb Mill No 1 Child Labor Photograph Discussion Interactive
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Bibb Mill No 1 Child Labor Photograph Discussion

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There's no way a child can operate heavy machinery ... right? Pupils examine a photograph of a child operating a loom at mill to learn about child labor and its impacts. Prompts provoke thoughtful discussion or fuel a writing exercise.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

child labor, child labor laws, muckraking, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, the progressive era

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the photo as a writing prompt
  • Create a discussion to introduce child labor or the Progressive Era

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members may need computer access to manipulate the photo as directed

Pros

  • Photograph is evocative
  • Included questions help guide classroom conversation to make the lesson easier to implement

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.7 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.7 RH.11-12.10

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