Beginning of the Industrial Revolution in The Netherlands Lesson 3: Working in Factories
Learning goal: Students can exchange relevant information and debate about the given statement.
Assignment 1 - In groups of four: brainstorm about the following questions:
- Have you ever thought about people working in factories during the Industrial Revolution? - What do you know about these people? -What is the difference between men and women who used to work in factories during the Industrial Revolution? -What are the differences between men and women who are working nowadays?
Assignment 2 - Watch the following video on 'Working Conditions' during the Industrial Revolution.
Assignment 3 - Write down at least 2 pros and 2 cons regarding to the subject working in factories during the Industrial Revolution. - In your group of four: create a list of pros and cons. - Discuss all the pros and cons with the rest of class.
Assignment 4 - The class will be split up in two groups. - You are going to debate about the following statement: Men have to work longer hours than women. - You have to use at least one pro and one con you wrote down earlier. - Tip: During the debate try to start your sentences with: I would like to... I couldn't agree more... I don't agree with you because... In my opinion...
Assignment 5 - After the debate: write down your own opinion in 100 words regarding to the statement: men have to work longer hours than women. - Include at least one pro and one con.