After our PLC with Katie Rymon from the National Museum of Industrial History, let’s reflect and connect.
We explored big questions—How did the Industrial Revolution shape the modern world? Are we still living in it? What are the impacts of our choices, individually and collectively?—and highlighted some classroom-ready activities like OER Project's causation lesson, Urbanization Game, and Igniting Industry and NMIH's digital learning materials.
As you think about your own practice:
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How do you teach the periodization of industrialization? Do you frame it as multiple waves? Craig found this article that offers 4 periods of industrialization! Our in-house historian says there may still be debate about the 4th era listed, so that could be a cool spark for student claims.
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Which classroom activity or resource stands out to you?
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How might U.S. teachers adapt what was shared to fit your specific standards or content?
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What’s one idea you’re excited to try with students?
Share your takeaways so we can learn from one another—and keep the conversation (and the revolution?) going.
