Citizen action in historical perspective: a simulation on the labor movement in the mid-1800s

A simulation of labor movement helps social studies students understand the struggle involved in the movement during the mid-1800s. The students can be given role cards, and each one of them will have to stand on a chair and do as directed. He can pretend to be a mill owner and announce the increase...

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Published in:Social education 1993-11, Vol.57 (7), p.367
Main Author: Wade, Rahima C
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Labor movement
Social sciences
Study and teaching
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Summary:A simulation of labor movement helps social studies students understand the struggle involved in the movement during the mid-1800s. The students can be given role cards, and each one of them will have to stand on a chair and do as directed. He can pretend to be a mill owner and announce the increase in working hours, or be a mill worker announcing a strike. Children identify with the past this way and are inspired to do further reading on the subject.
ISSN:0037-7724
1930-3653