Daily Update – December 6
Posted by Wes Mueller on December 6, 2017 in Uncategorized | ∞
Social Studies 7
Ancient Civilizations (Case Study – Mesopotamia)
Assignment: Voyage to Nippur
English 7
Novel Study
Activity: Read “Wonder” pp. 61-102; do journal response
Non-Fiction (Current Events)
Assignment: The Impact of Concussions (due Fri)
Social Studies 9-C/D
Industrial Revolution
Activity: Finish-up all unit activities; prepare for upcoming Big Ideas Quiz (Friday)
UPCOMING: BIG IDEAS QUIZ! (on Friday)
Big Ideas Quiz Questions:
- Discuss the KEY INGREDIENTS for industrialization. Why did this occur first in Britain? (5 marks)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Identify some of the KEY inventions that contributed to industrialization. Discuss how these helped to revolutionize industry and agriculture. (5 marks)
- 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.