Voices of Change

Description

Voices of Change (Grade 4-12) explores life and work in the industrial city of Lowell.  Labor history comes alive when a historical character from 1840s Lowell comes to your classroom in costume. Students examine authentic artifacts that reveal what life was like during the Industrial Revolution and assume roles of people from the 1840s to debate the merits of signing a petition calling for a ten-hour workday. 

(45 minute program)

Scheduling and Reservations

This program is offered October 15, 2012 - April 26, 2013.

Fees per class of 30 students: $110 for first school program, $85 for successive same-day program.

Programs may be reserved now for dates during the 2012-2013 school year by calling 978-970-5000. Please see our curriculum pages for information about our curriculum packets with pre- and post-visit activities. 

Resources

Download the Voices of Change Activity Guide (pdf).

All of our programs have been reviewed to ensure their relevance to state and national standards. View how this program ties to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.