Unit 6

Industrialism

Do we control technology or does technology control us?

World Population HistoryOur population is expected to grow to over 9 billion by 2050, yet the ability of our environment to provide space, food, and energy are limited. Explore population growth from 1 CE to 2050, see how our numbers impact the environment, and learn about the key advances and events allowing our numbers to grow.

Modern Technology and Society

Teen Girls And Their Moms Get Candid About Phones And Social MediaAbout half of all teens say they've tried to cut back on their phone use. But one of the girls we spoke with says that's hard when "it's obviously designed to be addictive."

Industrialism and the Environment

What's Wrong With The Argument 'The Climate Is Always Changing'NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with climate scientist Stephanie Herring about why the argument "the climate is always changing" is problematic in explaining the temperature changes around the world today.

Unit 5 Study Guide: Isms

Setting: What was the setting for the Industrial Revolution?

How did industrialization change people’s lives?

11/19/18

Isms: Industrial Revolution

Changing lives

Conflict: How did the Industrial Revolution transform England?

What contributed to the changes of the Industrial Revolution?

11/20/18

The Industrial Revolution.pdf

Industrialization

How did changes in farming contribute to Industrialization?

11/20/18

Isms: Urbanization

England and the Birth of the Revolution.pdf

Urbanization

Characters: What did economists observe about the changes of the Industrial Revolution?

Jerry Brown

Capitalism is not a perfect system. It's a very productive system, but no one said anything about equality or protecting the environment.

How do the perspectives of Smith and Marx explain their different ideas on the economy?

11/26/18

Isms: Smith and Marx

Economists

Plot: Why did industrialization lead to imperialism?

Why did industrialized nations imperialize other places?

11/27/18

Isms: Cecil Rhodes

The Rhodes Colossus

Scramble for Africa

How was imperialism justified?

11/28/18

Isms: White Man's Burden

“White Man’s Burden”

In the Rubber Coils

Resolution: What was the impact of imperialism?

How did imperialism exploit Africa and Asia?

11/30/18

Isms: Opium Trade

British East India Company

Meiji Restoration

Review

12/3/18

ISMS Kahoot

Copy of Revolutions Review