Daily Update – December 1

Social Studies 9-C/D

Industrial Revolution

Assignment: Child Labour in the Industrial Revolution

UPCOMING: BIG IDEAS QUIZ! – BEGIN PREPARATION NOW. Use the template big ideas quiz preparation to help you.

Big Ideas Quiz Questions:

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 industry and agriculture. (5 marks)

6. 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.

 

English 7

Novel Study

Activity/Assignment: Read “Wonder” pp. 61-80; do response activity

Current Events: Gene Editing Made Easier (now due)

 

Social Studies 7

Ancient Civilizations (Mesopotamia Case Study)

Assignment: Human-Environment Impact poster (due Tuesday)