Objective: Students will be able to identify the advances made by technology to enhance our society as the power house it is.

Overview: Industrial revolution spawned a new era for the industrial community.  It increased productivity, made transportation more possible for all individuals, and enhanced communication.  It increased the economy of the United States.  Factories and cities began to grow and social classes became more prevalent.  Students will read about the changes that took place during the Industrial Revolution.  Visit the site below and find out how technology advanced the following categories; communication, transportation, and social patterns.  Fill out the diagram below.  Compare the before and after affects of technology.

Category	Before	After
Transportation
Communication
Social Patterns