Daily Update – December 11
Posted by Wes Mueller on December 11, 2018 in Uncategorized | ∞
Science 7
Climate Change
Inquiry Project: Impacts of Climate Change (due Dec 17)
English 7
Novel Study
Assignment: Read “Freak the Mighty” chapters 24-25; complete response journal entries. Write an alternate ending to the story.
Non-Fiction (Current Events)
Assignment: No Place to Call Home
Social Studies 9-C/D
Industrial Revolution
Assignment: Social Change during the Industrial Revolution
REMINDER: Upcoming Industrial Revolution “Big Ideas” Quiz
C & D Blocks: Wednesday, December 19th
G Block: Thursday, December 20th
Industrial Revolution “Big Ideas” Quiz
- 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 a) industry, b) agriculture and c) transportation. (5 marks)
- 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.