Industrial Revolution Projects

Directions – Choose one of the projects below and follow the directions for the project.

1.Write a journal from the perspective of a child working in a factory. Your journal must have at least five entries (minimum of 60 words each (300 total)) that detail the living and working conditions children faced during the industrial revolution.

Write a two page report that explains the improvements in transportation during
the IR. Explain why each was important and its effect on the IR.

2. Create a comic or a PowerPoint that shows the conflicts/struggles between the workers and factory owners. Explain the issues in detail and show resolutions (how the situations were resolved). Comic book must contain at least 4 drawings, must have explanations with each drawing.

3. Create an invention that could have been useful during the IR. Create a brochure that you would present to prospective buyers. The brochure should include a detailed sketch of the invention, an instruction manual, why it is better than other inventions and the impact it will have on the IR.

4. Create a storyboard that explains the development of labor unions and reformers during the IR. Also, show how the reform movement spread. You must provide written explanations for each of the 6 drawings for the storyboard.

5. Write a one page report (double spaced, typed, size 12 times new roman font) detailing why the IR began in Britain. Make sure you give details and examples.