kathiann m. kowalski - how industrial revolution affects you
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Revolución Industrial en inglésTRANSCRIPT
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You weren’t
alive during
the Industrial
Revolution, but it
affects you today.
Here’s how:
You weren’t
alive during
the Industrial
Revolution, but it
affects you today.
Here’s how:
More for LessBefore the Industrial Revolution, many goods were in short supply. Prices were often high. People might get one or two new outfi ts per year because clothing took a long time to make by hand.
Factories drove many hand weavers and other skilled craftspeople out of business. But more products became available. And they often cost less.How many new clothes did you get last
year?
AFFECTS YOU
Gadgets Galore!Your alarm buzzes. You get dressed. You grab breakfast in your modern kitchen.
Before the Industrial Revolution, most goods were handmade. Machines were more simple.
Now machines makes almost everything we use, all day long.
Count how many
things you used
today that were
made in a
factory.
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in short supply. Prices were often high. People might get one or two new outfi ts per year because clothing took a long time to make by hand.
Factories drove many hand weavers and other skilled craftspeople out of business. But more products became available. And they often cost less.How many new clothes did you get last
year?
Gadgets Galore!Your alarm buzzes. You get dressed. You grab breakfast in your modern kitchen.
Before the Industrial Revolution, most goods were handmade. Machines were more simple.
Now machines makes almost everything we use, all day long.
Count how many
things you used
today that were
made in a
factory.
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AFFECTS YOUGetting Around
Factories, mines, and mills needed a way to get raw materials and ship out products.
Steamboats, trains, and other types of transportation made it faster and easier.
List the different kinds of
transportation you’ve used to
travel in the last year.
Be on TimeFactories paid workers for the
time they spent doing their job.
Paying attention to time is still a big
part of our culture. Many days have set
schedules. Your school and family require
you to be on time.
Figure out how long your
school day is. What happens if
you’re late?
Off to WorkFarmers generally worked right where they lived. After the Industrial Revolution, men, women, and children often worked away from home in factories.
Work days often lasted 12 hours or longer. Many children had no time for school. Workers fi nally objected to the long hours, poor pay, and bad conditions.
Now laws limit the length of work days. They say how much workers should be paid. They also limit how much kids can work, and where. Find your mom or dad’s workplace
on a map. Can you find your street
or your house? Find your school on
the map, too .
Getting AroundGetting AroundFactories, mines, and mills needed a way to Factories, mines, and mills needed a way to
get raw materials and ship out products. get raw materials and ship out products. Steamboats, trains, and other types of Steamboats, trains, and other types of
transportation made it faster and easier.transportation made it faster and easier.List the different kinds of List the different kinds of
transportation you’ve used to transportation you’ve used to
travel in the last year. travel in the last year. travel in the last year. travel in the last year.
Be on TimeFactories paid workers for the
time they spent doing their job.
Paying attention to time is still a big
part of our culture. Many days have set
schedules. Your school and family require
you to be on time.
Figure out how long your
school day is. What happens if
you’re late?
Off to WorkFarmers generally worked right where they lived. After the Industrial Revolution, men, women, and children often worked away from home in factories.
Work days often lasted 12 hours or longer. Many children had no time for school. Workers fi nally objected to the long hours, poor pay, and bad conditions.
Now laws limit the length of work days. They say how much workers should be paid. They also limit how much kids can work, and where. Find your mom or dad’s workplace
on a map. Can you find your street
or your house? Find your school on
the map, too .
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Cough! Cough!Disease spread through crowded cities during the Industrial Revolution. There were often no public health services to help. Many people died.
Cities later began to create public health laws and programs. These continue today.What vaccinations (shots)
must students have before
attending school where
you live?
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From Farms to CitiesBefore the Industrial Revolution, most people lived
on farms. They grew, made, or traded for almost everything that they needed.
The growth of factories changed all that. Today, most AppleSeeds readers live in cities or suburbs. And your family probably buys most of their food
and clothing from a store.Do you know anyone who lives on a farm?
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people died.
Cities later began to create public health laws and programs. These continue today.What vaccinations (shots)
must students have before
attending school where
you live?
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Your WorldCoal, oil, and other fossil fuels powered the Industrial Revolution. Factories often polluted the air, land, and water.
There are now laws to limit pollution. But e� ects of past pollution remain. And fossil fuel use continues.
Earth’s average temperature has risen since the Industrial Revolution began. This is mostly due to the use of fossil fuels. Problems linked to climate change include extreme weather events and rising sea levels.How can you reduce energy use?
written and illustrated by Annette Catewritten and illustrated by Annette Catewritten and illustrated by Annette Cate
Safety First!Factory work was dangerous during the Industrial Revolution. Cotton dust, coal dust, sharp objects, and moving machinery were just a few hazards.
The government fi nally made workplace safety laws. Talk with your parents about safety
rules at their jobs.
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