Daily Update – November 16

Social Studies 9-C

Industrial Revolution

Activity: Finish-up all unit activities and prepare big ideas questions.

Upcoming Quiz on Friday, Nov 18 (see below for questions)

The “Big Ideas” Quiz Questions

1. Describe the agricultural changes that occurred in England during the Industrial Revolution and say HOW these changes: a) forced the migration of people, and b) supported industrialization.
2. Describe Laissez-Faire Economics. How was this economic system different from a centrally controlled economy and how did it support an industrially-based economy?
3. Discuss how innovations in steam-technology revolutionized transportation and manufacturing. Give examples to support your explanation.
4. Compare and contrast two systems of manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution: traditional Cottage Industry vs. Factory Assembly Line. What were the advantages and disadvantages of each? What does the law of supply and demand say about: a) wages & workers? and b) price & quantity of goods produced?
5. Industrialization brought about tremendous changes in society. Discuss these changes with respect to a) social classes, b) living & working conditions, c) new laws & labour movements, and d) women.

Social Studies 7

Steps to Civilization

Assignment: Discovery of Fire Scenario

English 7

Story Elements

Activities: Setting & Perspective