This lesson focuses on Eli Whitney, the inventor of the cotton gin and the pioneer of interchangeable parts in manufacturing. The lesson includes differentiated scaffolds and resources, along with keyword cards. Activities include:
Quiz-Quiz-Trade Activity: Students review and exchange information about Whitney’s inventions and their impact on American industry and society.
Source Analysis: Examination of historical sources and artifacts related to Whitney’s inventions.
Timeline Activity: Students will place key events from Whitney’s life and career on a timeline.
Group Discussion: Discussing the broader implications of Whitney’s inventions on economic and social structures, including the intensification of slavery.
These components are designed to explore Whitney’s mixed legacy within the context of American industrialisation.
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