The Industrial Revolution

 

Por David Berrocal:

1. Topic: The Industrial Revolution

2. Contents: 

• The origin of the Industrial Revolution
• Agricultural changes
• The development of industry and the growth of trade
• The triumph of capitalism
• New social movements
• The Industrial Revolution in Spain

3. Driving Questions: 

• How did the Industrial Revolution transform economies and societies?
• Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Great Britain?
• What kind of developments were made in industry and transport?
• How did the Industrial Revolution expand beyond Great Britain?
• How did Spain experience the Industrial Revolution?
• What was the social impact of the Industrial Revolution?

4. Cooperative techniques:

• Starting with KWL about the driving question + video about the IR
• Brainstorm about the IR
• Students will work in groups of 3 in order to record a podcast.