Lesson Plan | Technical Methodology | First Industrial Revolution

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

This stage aims to contextualize students about the 1st Industrial Revolution, highlighting the importance of understanding the social, economic, and technological transformations that shaped the modern world. Through the development of practical skills and direct connection with the job market, students will be able to visualize the historical and contemporary relevance of the topic.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the main changes in the global scenario resulting from the 1st Industrial Revolution.

2. Explore the development of new work organizations during this period.

Side Objectives

1. Relate the impacts of the 1st Industrial Revolution with the current job market.

Introduction

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

This stage aims to introduce students to the topic of the 1st Industrial Revolution, contextualizing its historical importance and its repercussions in the modern world. By presenting curiosities and examples of application in the job market, it seeks to connect historical content with the current reality of students, sparking their interest and curiosity through an engaging initial activity.

Contextualization

The 1st Industrial Revolution, which took place between the 18th and 19th centuries, drastically transformed the way people lived and worked. The introduction of steam engines, mechanical looms, and other technological advances allowed for large-scale production never seen before, forever altering the economic and social landscape. This revolution marked the beginning of the industrial age, where factories became the center of production and urbanization grew exponentially.

Curiosities and Market Connection

Curiosity 1: The invention of the steam engine by James Watt in 1769 was one of the most significant milestones of the Industrial Revolution. This technology not only revolutionized rail and maritime transport but also boosted production in factories. Curiosity 2: The Industrial Revolution gave rise to the modern working class and unions, which began to fight for better working conditions and labor rights. Market Connection: Today, automation and artificial intelligence are being considered the next industrial revolution. Technology companies like Tesla and Amazon utilize automation principles that have their roots in the 1st Industrial Revolution to optimize the production and distribution of goods.

Initial Activity

Provocative Question: How do you think your life would be if the Industrial Revolution had never happened? What aspects of your daily life would be different? Short Video: Show a short video (3-5 minutes) that displays the environment of a factory during the time of the Industrial Revolution, highlighting working conditions and the technology used. Suggestion: YouTube video about the Industrial Revolution (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiJdQ6o_JvA).

Development

Duration: 50 - 60 minutes

This stage aims to deepen students' knowledge about the 1st Industrial Revolution through practical and reflective activities. By building models of machines and discussing their functions and impacts, students develop manual and teamwork skills, as well as relate historical content to contemporary reality.

Covered Topics

1. Technological transformations and significant inventions
2. Changes in the organization of work and the emergence of factories
3. Social and economic impact of the 1st Industrial Revolution
4. Urbanization and living conditions of workers
5. Origin of the labor movement and its consequences

Reflections on the Theme

Encourage students to reflect on how the introduction of new technologies can transform society. Question how the changes brought about by the 1st Industrial Revolution can be compared to current technological innovations, such as automation and artificial intelligence. Stimulate discussion on how these transformations affect the job market and social relations.

Mini Challenge

Building a Simple Machine

Students will be divided into groups to build a simple representation of a machine from the 1st Industrial Revolution, such as a mechanical loom or a steam engine, using recyclable materials.

Instructions

1. Divide the class into groups of 4-5 students.
2. Distribute recyclable materials such as cardboard boxes, paper rolls, string, rubber bands, and glue.
3. Each group should choose a machine from the 1st Industrial Revolution to represent.
4. Guide students to briefly research how the chosen machine works.
5. Encourage creativity in construction, emphasizing that precision is not the main focus, but rather understanding the basic functioning of the machine.
6. After construction, each group should present its model to the class, explaining how the machine works and its historical importance.
7. Conclude the activity with a discussion circle where each group shares the challenges faced and discoveries made during the construction.

Objective: Understand the functioning of technologies from the 1st Industrial Revolution and develop practical construction and teamwork skills.

Duration: 35 - 45 minutes

Evaluation Exercises

1. Describe the main social and economic changes brought about by the 1st Industrial Revolution.
2. Explain how the invention of the steam engine influenced the development of factories.
3. Compare the working conditions during the 1st Industrial Revolution with current working conditions.
4. Discuss the importance of the emergence of unions during the 1st Industrial Revolution.

Conclusion

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

This stage aims to consolidate the knowledge acquired by students during the lesson, promoting a deep reflection on the topic. By summarizing and recapping the presented content and providing a discussion on the practical activities and their applications, it seeks to ensure that students understand the historical and contemporary relevance of the 1st Industrial Revolution. Through the closure, the importance of the subject matter for daily life and its connections with the current job market is highlighted.

Discussion

Promote an open discussion where students can share their reflections on the 1st Industrial Revolution. Encourage them to talk about the mini challenge of building a simple machine, highlighting the learnings and challenges faced. Ask how the practical activities helped understand better the technological and social changes of the time. Discuss the similarities and differences between the transformations of the 1st Industrial Revolution and current technological innovations, such as automation and artificial intelligence. Reinforce the importance of the practical skills developed during the class and how they are relevant to the current job market.

Summary

Summarize the main points addressed during the lesson: the technological and social transformations brought about by the 1st Industrial Revolution, the emergence of factories, urbanization, working conditions, and the origin of unions. Highlight how the Industrial Revolution altered the global landscape and laid the foundations for the development of new work organizations.

Closing

Explain how the class connected theory and practice by providing activities that simulate the construction of simple machines and discussing their historical and contemporary applications. Emphasize the importance of the topic for understanding current dynamics in the job market and technological innovations. Conclude by reinforcing that the Industrial Revolution not only shaped modern society but continues to influence the present and future.