Factory Conditions - Industrial Revolution

Objective: To explore and analyze primary sources to understand the harsh realities of factory conditions during the Industrial Revolution.

Starter: Discussion on Sources

• Introduction to the Industrial Revolution and its impact on society.

• Brief overview of primary and secondary sources.

• Engage students in a discussion about the importance of historical sources in understanding the past.
  Teacher Instruction on Analyzing Primary Sources

• Explanation of primary sources related to factory conditions (photographs, letters, diaries, reports).

• Guidance on how to critically analyze primary sources, considering context, authorship, and bias.

• Demonstration of analyzing a sample primary source together as a class.

**Main Activity: **
Primary Source Analysis

• Distribute various primary sources depicting factory conditions to small groups of students.
• Students analyze the assigned sources, considering the experiences of workers, living conditions, and societal attitudes of the time.
• Encourage students to discuss and debate their interpretations within their groups.
• Groups present their findings, highlighting key aspects of the sources and discussing their implications.

**Plenary: **
Discussion on Horrific Factory Conditions

• Recap of key findings from the primary sources analyzed by each group.
• Facilitate a whole-class discussion on the horrific conditions faced by factory workers.
• Explore the emotional and social impact of these conditions on individuals and communities.
• Discuss the role of these conditions in shaping labor movements and social reforms during the Industrial Revolution.