Primary Source Activities: Jeffrey Manufacturing Company Foundry
Author: Johnny Merry
Grade(s): 7,12
Description
Allow students, in groups or individually, to examine the primary source linked under Resources to the right, while answering the questions below in order. The questions are designed to guide students into a deeper analysis of the source and sharpen associated cognitive skills.
Level I: Description
1. What does this photo depict?
2.What kind of work is being performed in the photo?
Level II: Interpretation
1. Does this look like a safe place to work? Why or why not?
2. What do you think could be done to improve the working conditions in this photo?
Level III: Analysis
1. What do you think is being produced in this foundry? How did you come to this conclusion?
Standards
- History 9-10, Benchmark B: Explain the social, political and economic effects of industrialization.
- Indicator: Grade 10, GLI 1. Explain the effects of industrialization in the United States in the 19th century including: a. Changes in work and the workplace.
