Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Art-Based Lesson Plan
Let's learn about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
First, read the chapter "T is for Triangle Shirtwaist Factory" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Now and Then Activity- Use the provided worksheet to guess how many hours a week people work and how much they're paid for it today versus in 1909. Then, use the information page provided on the accompanying handout to discuss these numbers and why they have changed.
Starbucks Strike! Activity- Decorate the coffee cup on the handout provided with a message of solidarity for the striking workers, or a protest message for the new CEO.
888- Make a poster with the print-and-go activity page provided inspired by Ricardo Levins Morales' print of the famous slogan, "Eight hours for work, eight hours for rest, eight hours for what we will." Students might also consider changing the hours- maybe they want to set their sights on a 3 hour work day instead!
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on labor organizer Clara Lemlich with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about her work.
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
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Let's learn about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
First, read the chapter "T is for Triangle Shirtwaist Factory" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Now and Then Activity- Use the provided worksheet to guess how many hours a week people work and how much they're paid for it today versus in 1909. Then, use the information page provided on the accompanying handout to discuss these numbers and why they have changed.
Starbucks Strike! Activity- Decorate the coffee cup on the handout provided with a message of solidarity for the striking workers, or a protest message for the new CEO.
888- Make a poster with the print-and-go activity page provided inspired by Ricardo Levins Morales' print of the famous slogan, "Eight hours for work, eight hours for rest, eight hours for what we will." Students might also consider changing the hours- maybe they want to set their sights on a 3 hour work day instead!
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on labor organizer Clara Lemlich with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about her work.
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's learn about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
First, read the chapter "T is for Triangle Shirtwaist Factory" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Now and Then Activity- Use the provided worksheet to guess how many hours a week people work and how much they're paid for it today versus in 1909. Then, use the information page provided on the accompanying handout to discuss these numbers and why they have changed.
Starbucks Strike! Activity- Decorate the coffee cup on the handout provided with a message of solidarity for the striking workers, or a protest message for the new CEO.
888- Make a poster with the print-and-go activity page provided inspired by Ricardo Levins Morales' print of the famous slogan, "Eight hours for work, eight hours for rest, eight hours for what we will." Students might also consider changing the hours- maybe they want to set their sights on a 3 hour work day instead!
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on labor organizer Clara Lemlich with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about her work.
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!