Learning about Mill Workers through Primary Sources

Learning about Mill Workers through Primary SourcesSocial Studies · Elementary Social Studies · Grades 3–5Lesson plan

What do the injury reports from the past tell us about the lives of mill workers? Objective 1) Students will analyze injury reports of several mill workers and identify characteristics of mill employees. 2) Students will compare the similarities and differences of mill workers. 3) Students will formulate questions about primary source documents. Background About These Duration: 60 Minutes.

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