20/11/15
Lesson 1: People and Machines
Learning Objective: I can analyze the impact of inventors and their machines on the Industrial Revolution.
DA: From your HW, what moment or innovation do you think was most responsible for the Industrial Revolution?
DA: From your HW, what moment or innovation do you think was most responsible for the Industrial Revolution?
Historical Background: Fifty years between 1775-1825 saw a dramatic change in the textile industry.
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Activity: Break into six different groups. Each group is assigned an inventor. Using the information from the handout as well as the results of other research, write an application to have your inventor inducted as a Fellow, or member, of the Royal Society for their contributions to the Industrial Revolution. Create and fill out a nomination form which contains the following information:
- Name of the inventor
- Background, economic status
- Inventions
- Economic and social impact of the inventions
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