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The Role of Inventions &Technology in the Changing American Economy Nancy Molitor Olympia Middle School Spring 07

Nancy Molitor Olympia High School

Spring 2007

General Electric Company, Schenectady Works, 1907 Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division

The American economy has been constantly in a process of change over the past century. It has evolved from a primarily agricultural economy to one where industry has been the driving force. As time continues we can foresee more change as we recognize the crest of globalization and its effects on the citizenry of the United States.

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Overview Back to Navigation Bar Objectives Students will:  utilize primary sources to develop an understanding of how inventions and new technologies have helped to shape our economy and society  answer the following essential questions: o What early inventions and technologies have become woven into the structure of not only our economy but also our daily lives. o What resources has the United States had in large quantities? o What examples of economic change do we see in the past and can we foresee in the future? Recommended time frame 2 - 50 minute periods Grade level 11th-12th Curriculum fit Business – Social Sciences Materials  Computers  Internet access and provided links and worksheets. Great Achievements

An Adventure of the American Mind Illinois State University Illinois State Learning Standards Back to Navigation Bar Science: GOAL 13: Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts. 13A. Know and apply the accepted practices of science.  13.A.4c Describe how scientific knowledge, explanations and technological designs may change with new information over time.

Social Studies: GOAL 15: Understand trade as an exchange of goods or services. 15D. Understand trade as an exchange of goods or services.  15.D.5c Explain how technology has affected trade in the areas of transportation, communi- cation, finance and manufacturing.

Procedures Back to Navigation Bar Inventions of all types and sizes have changed the course of history. We will look at some inventions and technologies that have developed and changed the economy and way we live in the world today. Day One:  Discuss with students some of the inventions and technology developed during the 1800s and early 1900s. Ask the following questions: o What appliances, tools, and gadgets do you use daily? o What was life like for most 19th century immigrant workers?

 Students are then introduced to how inventions and technology have changed the course of the American economy by viewing the short 4 minute United Streaming video clip. Inventions and Industry to some of the primary sources about inventions and technologies introduced in the U.S.

 Lesson 1 – Evaluate Primary Sources on

An Adventure of the American Mind Illinois State University Inventions and Industry in the U.S. For each photo write a paragraph explaining what in this picture depicts life in America at that time. What inventions and industries were present? What type of employment would be available for workers involved in these areas?

Day Two:  Students will find a Primary Source at The Library of Congress that depicts employment in America and use the Primary Source Analysis Sheet to evaluate their findings.  Allow students to view the following site: The World is Flat a discussion of Thomas Friedman on his 2005 book The World is Flat. It highlights how technology and innovations are changing the economic landscape of the world.  Use the Web Cast Analysis Sheet to evaluate what Mr. Friedman has to say.

Evaluation Back to Navigation Bar Students are assessed by their use of the Primary Source Analysis Sheet, Web Cast Analysis Sheet and the handout sheet on the evaluation of three photos on work in America. Extension Back to Navigation Bar Research on more inventions and how they have affected life and work in America can be chosen from the Great Achievements link. Students can do further research on a topic of their choice.

An Adventure of the American Mind Illinois State University Primary Resources from the Library of Congress Back to Navigation Bar

Image Description Citation URL Leonard C. Bruno, Alexander Graham http://memory.loc.g Manuscript Division Bell's design sketch ov/cgi-bin/ampage? of the telephone, ca. collId=mcc&fileNa 1876. me=004/page.db&re (Alexander Graham cNum=0 Bell Family Papers) Library of Congress, Manuscript Division Factory workers http://memory.loc.g assembling engines Library of Congress, ov/cgi-bin/query/r? at Leland & Prints and ammem/detr:@field Faulconer Photographs (NUMBER+@band Manufacturing Co., Division, Detroit (det+4a26764)) Detroit, Mich Publishing Detroit Publishing Company Co., publisher Collection, [reproduction number, LC-D417- 1403 DLC (b&w glass neg.)] Lee, Russell, 1903- http://memory.loc.g photographer Library of Congress, ov/cgi-bin/query/r? Some of the Prints & ammem/fsaall:@fiel operators at the Photographs d(NUMBER+@ban Jersey Homesteads Division, FSA-OWI d(fsa+8a21050)) garment factory Collection, working at their [reproduction machines for union number LC-USF33- wages and under 011008-M2 DLC union conditions. (b&w film nitrate Hightstown, New neg.)] Jersey

Track side view of http://memory.loc.g Denver Union ov/cgi-bin/query/r? Terminal from 16th Western ammem/hawp:@fiel Street viaduct, view History/Genealogy d(NUMBER+@ban northeast. Engine is Department, Denver d(codhawp+001382 ATSF 1437, 4-4-2. / Public Library 73)) Geo. L. Beam.

An Adventure of the American Mind Illinois State University . General Electric General Electric http://memory.loc.g Company, Company, ov/cgi-bin/query/r? Schenectady Works Schenectady Works pp/pan:@field(NU Library of Congress, MBER+@band(pan Prints and +6a10948)) Photographs Salsbury collection, Western http://memory.loc.g Buffalo Bill's Wild History/Genealogy ov/cgi-bin/query/r? West Show ; album Department, Denver ammem/hawp:@fiel no. 4 Public Library d(NUMBER+@ban d(codhawp+001056 37))

An Adventure of the American Mind Illinois State University Rubric Back to Navigation Bar

6+1 Trait Writing Model : Primary Sources

Teacher Name: Nancy Molitor

Student Name: ______

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Focus on Topic There is one clear, Main idea is clear but Main idea is The main idea is not (Content) well-focused topic. the supporting somewhat clear but clear. There is a Main idea stands out information is there is a need for seemingly random and is supported by general. more supporting collection of detailed information. information. information.

Support for Relevant, telling, Supporting details Supporting details Supporting details Topic (Content) quality details give and information are and information are and information are the reader important relevant, but one key relevant, but several typically unclear or information that goes issue or portion of key issues or not related to the beyond the obvious the storyline is portions of the topic. or predictable. unsupported. storyline are unsupported. Conclusion The conclusion is The conclusion is The conclusion is There is no clear (Organization) strong and leaves recognizable and ties recognizable, but conclusion, the paper the reader with a up almost all the does not tie up just ends. feeling that they loose ends. several loose ends. understand what the writer is "getting at."

Capitalization & Writer makes no Writer makes 1 or 2 Writer makes a few Writer makes several Punctuation errors in errors in errors in errors in capitalization capitalization or capitalization or capitalization and/or and/or punctuation (Conventions) punctuation, so the punctuation, but the punctuation that that catch the reader's paper is paper is still easy to catch the reader's attention and greatly exceptionally easy to read. attention and interrupt the flow. read. interrupt the flow.

Date Created: Apr 26, 2007 07:51 pm (CDT)

An Adventure of the American Mind Illinois State University Handouts Back to Navigation Bar Lesson 1 –Directions: Write a paragraph for each photo explaining how the picture depicts life in America and what types of work or employment exist from what you see in these photos.

Track side view of Denver Union Terminal

Source: Jackson Thode Factory workers assembling engines at Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Co., Detroit, Mich.

Detroit Publishing Co., publisher

Electric search light

Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show ; album no. 4

An Adventure of the American Mind Illinois State University Handout Primary Source Analysis Sheet

1. Give the title of your primary source and note its location in American Memory.

2. What type of source is this? (Photograph, newspaper article, audio recoding, sheet music, film, manuscript, memoir, letter, speech, or specify other).

3. Describe any unique physical qualities in the source.

4. Identify the author or creator of the source.

5. When was the source created?

6. Record all possible observations about the source's content, images, text, and style.

7. Based upon your knowledge of employment in the U.S. does the source represent an existing type of employment in America today? Explain your answer.

8. Why do you think this source was created?

9. What questions are left unanswered by this source?

10. How does this source broaden or enrich your understanding of work in America?

An Adventure of the American Mind Illinois State University Handout Web Cast Analysis Sheet

1. Who is the speaker of the Web Cast?

2. He is the author of what book?

3. What are the three themes he speaks of in the book review?

4. How does the author view globalization?

5. Does the author feel most American youth are prepared for a “flat world”? Why or why not>

6. How has technology changed the economic landscape in the United States?

7. What must young people do in order to survive the future changes in opportunities in employment and careers in the United States?

8. Do you see change as a current theme in the history of America? Explain.