This document outlines a lesson plan to teach a 5th grade class about the Industrial Revolution. It includes analyzing the class of 12 boys and 8 girls from various racial backgrounds. The objectives are for students to summarize and explain the main ideas of the Industrial Revolution, including changes, events, and inventions, as well as discuss child labor during this period. To achieve this, the teacher will show a YouTube video on child labor and lead a discussion. Students will then blog about their opinions on child labor. The teacher will evaluate understanding by reviewing student blog entries and discussions.

1. Assure Method
Analyze The Learner- Teaching significant changes during the Industrial Revolution to a 5th
grade class. 12 boys, 8 girls, 60% white 30% African-American and 10% Hispanic. 3 students in
the class have an IEP.
State Objectives- After a class discussion, my 5th grade students will be able to summarize and
explain the main ideas of the Industrial Revolution. After participating in the class discussion
and watching a YouTube video regarding child labor during the Industrial revolution, my
students will be able to share with myself and their classmates what the Industrial Revolution is,
and how different children were treated during that time period. My student will be able to list
and explain 5 significant changes, events and inventions that greatly impacted society with a
98% accuracy rate after one week.
Select Methods, Media and Materials- I will teach my students online blogging along with I
will introduce my students to the Industrial Revolution using a YouTube video, and discussion
based on prior knowledge and understanding to get an idea of what they know, and what I need
to help them improve on and what they need to know. I will need iPads for the students to update
their blogs with during clss..
Utilize Media and Materials- I will introduce the class to Child Labor in the Industrial
Revolution by showing a YouTube video that discusses Child Labor and working conditions
during the Industrial Revolution. After watching the video we will discuss the differences
between their childhood and personal responsibilities, compared to what we watched in the
video. After the discussion, each student will be assigned to write about their personal opinion on

2. child labor using blogster.com. Are you for or against young children working in unsafe
conditions? Why or why not? The students will compare pros and cons of children working at a
young age, and then compare their personal lives to those kids who were working during the
Industrial Revolution
Require Learner Participation- All students will be required to create a free blogster account
using blogster.com to participate in class activities. Students will be required to participate in the
class discussion. My students will also be required to create their journal entries regarding the
topic.
Evaluate and Revise- Throughout day one of my Industrial Revolution Unit plan, I will walk
through the classroom while my students create their journal entries in case any of my students
have any questions regarding child labor or what we discussed in class. I will also call students
up to my desk one at a time to discuss their final journal entry and have a one on one assessment
with the student regarding their understanding of the material.