Daily Update – December 14

English 7

Non-Fiction (Current Events)

Assignment: No Place to Call Home  (due today)

Novel Study (Freak the Mighty)

Activity: Finish movie, “The Mighty”

Science 7

Climate Change

Inquiry Project: The Impacts of Climate Change (due Monday, Dec. 17)

Social Studies 9-G

Industrial Revolution

Assignment: Transportation, Mechanization & the Factory System

REMINDER: Industrial Revolution Big Ideas Quiz – Next Wednesday, Dec. 20

Industrial Revolution “Big Ideas” Quiz

1. Discuss the KEY INGREDIENTS for industrialization. Why did this occur first in Britain? (5 marks)
2. Describe the agricultural changes that occurred in England during the Industrial Revolution and say HOW these changes: a) changed the nature of food production, b) forced the migration of people, and c) supported industrialization. (5 marks)
3. Describe Laissez-Faire Economics. How was this new economic system different from a centrally controlled economy AND how did it support new business ventures and industries? (5 marks)

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 marks)
5. Identify some of the KEY inventions that contributed to industrialization. Discuss how these helped to revolutionize a) industry, b) agriculture and c) transportation. (5 marks)

6. Industrialization brought about tremendous changes in society. Discuss these changes with respect to a) social classes, b) living conditions c) working conditions, d) new laws & labour movements, d) women, and e) children.