Monday, 4/20/09 Define progress. Based on your definition, what “progress” might be desired during the Progressive Era? Also, please put your Industrialism Current Events in the basket up front.

Ya Got Trouble What are some of the troubles? What are some of the signs that parents might see that means there might be trouble?

Thursday, 4/09/09 Be prepared with any questions regarding the material for the Industrialism Unit Test.

Wednesday, 4/08/09 Explain the differences between a robber baron and a captain of industry. Why is it difficult to label someone with only one of these titles?

Tuesday, 4/07/09 Have you ever played the board game Monopoly? If so, what would make you successful at the game?

Monday, 4/06/09 Define Industry

American Heritage Dictionary 1.Commercial production and sale of goods. 2.A specific branch of manufacture and trade. (synonym: business) 3.The sector of an economy made up of manufacturing enterprises.

Timing makes a difference! During the late 1800s to early 1900s -Hard labor for most of the workers -Think coal mining, steel and iron production, factory settings Today – contemporary times -Refers to a portion or sector of an economy -Think healthcare, oil, chemical “industries” (much of the work is done in an office setting – not hard labor)

Wrap-up 1.What are some specific job-related problems that Charlie encounters? 2.How do the business leaders try to increase production and make more money?

Friday, 4/03/09 Please graph the following headline: Massive hurricane hits Texas coast. Off shore oil rigs evacuated.

Task: Design next year’s “Car of the Year.” Draw a car. It must include the following: Body Wheels/Tires Windows Bumpers Doors/Door Handles Lights Hood Ornament

Wrap-up Under your car please write about your experience on the assembly line. Explain how it felt to be in charge of only one portion of the car. Also discuss the pros and cons to changing production of the car from one person to many people.

Thursday, 4/02/09 Please graph the following headline like we did yesterday in class: Chesapeake Bay Crabbers report blue crab harvesting in record numbers!

Toyota unveils new car that gets 97 mpg!

Protected Owls Discovered in Lumber Forest! Companies told to discontinue logging.

Doctors announce benefits of eating ice cream.

Car Manufacturer Announces Plans for SUV Price Increase in Two Months Closer – Wed. 4/1

Write the red part but read the rest!) Read the following sentence: The promise of his $20 allowance was enough incentive to get Bob to take out the trash. Now answer the following question: What is an “incentive”? What incentives are there for people to create new inventions?

Wednesday, 4/01/09 Have your new notebook out on your desk so that we can get them updated and ready for the second half of the semester.

Wednesday, 4/01/09 What will the price of Easter candy be on Monday morning, compared to Saturday afternoon? What is the need for Easter candy on Monday morning, compared to Saturday afternoon?

Tuesday, 3/31/09 Not until the late 1800s do we see skyscrapers in cities. Discuss what technology needs to be invented (or at least in place) for such buildings to be built.

Construction worker on lunch break while building the RCA Building at Rockefeller Center, 1932

Advertising Intro! What are your two favorite advertisements (tv, radio, or print)? What makes them so effective?

Monday, 3/30/09 Pick up a piece of colored paper Sketch and name an invention that will make the upcoming spring/summer season better or more fun.

Closing Task Describe how your invention might change or impact society?