Take Action: Working to Stop Child Labor Today

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Subject:

Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

UNC University Library

Collection:

Stories of the American South

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

In this lesson, students will first learn about the use of child labor in the cotton mills of North and South Carolina from the 1880’s through the 1920’s by listening to oral histories from former child mill workers. They will also research the use of child labor in today’s world. Students will then brainstorm and implement actions to stop child labor around the world, such as educating themselves and others about the issue, letter writing campaigns to governments and companies, and donating to organizations that work to stop child labor.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Material Type:

Audio Lectures, Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Audio, Text/HTML

Curriculum Standards:

North Carolina Standard Course of Study - Grade 10 Social Studies Goal 4 : The learner will explore active roles as a citizen at the local, state, and national levels of government. Objective 4.06 - Describe the benefits of civic participation. Objective 4.08 - Participate in civic life, politics, and/or government. North Carolina Standard Course of Study - grade 8 Social Studies Goal 5 - The learner will evaluate the impact of political, economic, social, and technological changes on life in North Carolina from 1870 to 1930. Objective 5.01 - Identify the role played by the agriculture, textile, tobacco, and furniture industries in North Carolina, and analyze their importance in the economic development of the state.

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