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Title card for 'The Urban Game Industrial Revolution' lesson and activities with a map and Social Studies Stuff logo.
6E Guided Lesson structure with activities and a 'Industrial Revolution' poster.
Educational game interface with various educational elements on a world map background.
Educational materials including slides, notes, activities, and a teacher guide on a world map background.
Educational game boards on a wooden surface with various topics and activities.
Educational game interface for understanding the Industrial Revolution with vocabulary, maps, and timelines.
Educational game interface with multiple screens on a wooden surface, featuring Google and Microsoft compatibility text.

Industrial Revolution Intro Lesson and Fun Urban Game Activity - Print & Digital

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    This fun lesson allows students to experience the changes to daily life during the Industrial Revolution and explore the effects of rapid urbanization on the world. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 6-E format is easy for you to use! Everything you need is included!

     

    Begin with a fun “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up activity, then discuss vocabulary and major concepts. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, guide your class through “The Urban Game.” In this fast-paced activity, students draw villages and observe their transformations from rural areas into industrialized urban cities over 100 years. They discover the innovations of this time and understand the impact these inventions had on people's daily lives. The experiential activity simplifies the causes and effects of urbanization and industrialization in a meaningful way. Finally, assess student learning with an exit ticket and big ideas activity.

     

    Digital & Printable Resources:

    • Guided Class Slides
    • Fill-in Notes
    • Urban Game: Script, Timeline, Map, Key
    • Exit Ticket Activity
    • Big Ideas Activity
    • Answer Keys
    • Teacher Guide

     

    Microsoft and Google Compatible

     

    Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

     

    Total Pages:  63

    Time:  2 Days

    Grades:  5-12