Industrial

Revolution

Project

Students pretend

to be an inventor

during the

Industrial

Revolution and

must market their

new invention to

the public.

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Industrial Revolution Invention

Students pretend to be an inventor during the Industrial Revolution. (They must take on the persona of a real inventor from the time

period and use a real invention.) Their task is to market their new invention using either a poster or a brochure.

The full download includes the following 8 pages:

Detailed assignment sheet that clearly outlines the criteria

List of inventors and inventions Pre-planning worksheet

Research Record Sheets (2) based on the assignment criteria Bibliography template for students to fill in

Bibliography example Marking Rubric

I use the Research Record Sheets because it clearly shows the

students what is required of them for their research. It’s also a great way to check on their progress, review note-taking skills, and ensure that the students will not “copy & paste” from the internet.

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Industrial Revolution Invention You are an inventor during the Industrial Revolution and you have just invented a fabulous new product. Your job is to market your invention

and let people know how wonderful it is and how helpful it will be to their lives. Develop a brochure or poster to market your product.

(Project will be based on a real inventor and real invention)

Your project MUST include the following information:

Inventor Biography Who are you? Where and when were you born? What do you look like? Include a picture. Are there any interesting facts about yourself? Have you invented anything else? Why are you a great inventor of the Industrial Revolution?

Invention Description What did you invent? What is it used for? What advantages does it have over previous technologies? Who will benefit from your invention? What does it look like? Include a picture.

Invention Sales Information (be creative with this section)

What is your company name? (Ex. Happy Hargreaves Spinning Jenny Co.) What is your company logo? Slogan? Where can people purchase the invention? Where is your company

located? Who should buy this invention? How much does this product cost? Are there different models?

Customer Testimonials

Include at least two testimonials from two happy customers. Example— “I don’t know what I’d do without the Spinning Jenny, my factory

is able to produce three times more wool than we could without it! - Mr. Roger Smith, Woolly Mammoth Wools, London.”

Research Record

Please include your Research Record with your project. Use the Research Record to write down notes (point form) as you research

the inventor and invention Add more paper / research notes if necessary Remember—all work must be in your own words .

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Industrial Revolution Invention Project

Example of Inventors and Inventions from the Industrial Revolution

Jethro Tull—Seed Drill James Hargreaves—Spinning Jenny Richard Arkwright—Water Frame Abraham Darby—Cast Iron George & Robert Stephenson—Rocket Locomotive John Kay—Flying Shuttle Samuel Crompton—Mule James Watt—Steam Engine Thomas Newcomen—Compressed Steam Edmund Cartwright—Powered Loom Eli Whitney—Cotton Gin Richard Roberts—Self-Acting Mule ?? - Please check with your teacher.

My Research Topic Inventor: _________________________________________________ Invention: ________________________________________________ Poster or Brochure: _____________________________________ Due Date: ________________________________________________

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Industrial Revolution Project Name: ___________

Inventor: _________________________________________________ Invention: ________________________________________________

What do you already know about your inventor? What do you wonder about your inventor? What do you already know about the invention? What do you wonder about the invention? Where are you going to look for information? What search terms will you use to find information on the internet?

Industrial Revolution Invention Research Record

Inventor Biography: My Inventor Is___________________________________

Who are you? Where and when were you born?

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Are there any interesting facts about yourself?

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What else have you invented? What skills do you have?

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Why are you a great inventor of the Industrial Revolution?

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Don’t forget to include a picture of yourself!

Invention Description

What did you invent? What is it used for?

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What advantages does your invention have over previous technologies?

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Who will benefit from your invention? How does it make life easier?

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What does it look like? Include a picture.

Invention Sales Information (be creative with this section)

What is your company name? (Ex. Happy Hargreaves Spinning Jenny Co.)

What is your company logo? Slogan?

Where can people purchase the invention? Where is your company located?

Who should buy this invention?

How much does this product cost? Are there different models?

Customer Testimonials

Include at least two testimonials from two happy customers.

Example— “I don’t know what I’d do without the Spinning Jenny, my factory is able to produce three times more wool than we could without it!”

Present your information as a BROCHURE or POSTER. Remember that you will get a mark of 0 for work directly copied from the Internet or a book.

Not Quite You Did It Good Work Excellent

I am missing several of the required elements (pictures / diagrams, customer testimonials etc.)

My information is

inaccurate, incomplete or copied.

I didn’t include all of the

information required. There is no organization

of my material. It is confusing and difficult to follow.

I have many errors with

spelling & grammar.

My work is poorly presented.

My research notes are incomplete, in full sentences or missing.

I included most of the required elements (pictures / diagrams, customer testimonials etc.) at a basic level.

My information is

generally relevant and accurate but may be missing details

I only included the basic

information. I have some

organization of material, but it is sketchy at best.

I have errors in basic language & sentences.

My have a basic presentation.

My research notes are very basic, in point form and sometimes in my own words.

I included all of the required elements (pictures / diagrams, customer testimonials etc.)

My information is mostly

accurate, specific & complete.

I did a great job of

covering all of the basic information.

My information is well

organized and my ideas are clearly and logically developed.

I have a mostly well written assignment with some errors with spelling & grammar.

I have a good presentation.

My research notes are complete, in point form and mostly in my own words.

I included all of the required elements (pictures / diagrams, customer testimonials etc.) and they are excellent.

My information is

accurate, specific & complete.

I went well beyond the

basic information. My information is well

organized and my ideas are not only clearly developed, but show additional information and thought.

I have a well written assignment with few to no errors in spelling & grammar.

I have an excellent presentation.

My research notes are thorough, in point form and in my own words.

Industrial Revolution Invention Rubric Name:__________

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Author. (Year). Title City: Publisher.

Author. (Year). Article Title. Encyclopedia Title (Vol / Pages).

“Article Title”. Date

D/M/Y (URL—Internet Site Address)

Author. “Article Title”. Date

D/M/Y (URL—Internet Site Address)

Book

Website With Author

Website Without Author

Encyclopedia

Name:_______________________ Date:_____________

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Bibliography Template

Example—Church, Andrew. (2007). London. World Book (Vol. 12 p. 428-443).

Example— “London”. 17 Nov. 2010. (http://www.visitlondon.com)

Example—Bigglesworth, Chris. “Castles of London”. 17 Nov. 2010. (http://www.castlesoflondon.com)

Example—Reaume, Christopher (2007). The 10 Best Attractions in London. New York: Scholastic.

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Formal Bibliography Example

Bibliography

Bigglesworth, Chris. “Secrets of London”. 17 Nov. 2010. (http://www.secretsoflondon.com) Church, Andrew. (2007). London. World Book (Vol. 12 p. 428-443). “London”. 17 Nov. 2010. (http://www.visitlondon.com) Reaume, Christopher (2007). The 10 Best Attractions in London. New York: Scholastic.

Bibliography Tips: Remember to list ALL of your sources in your bibliography

All sources must be listed alphabetically

Follow the formal bibliography format exactly—don’t forget to include ALL

punctuation.

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