Immersive Lyddie Novel Study Guide – A Cross-Curricular Journey Through the Industrial Revolution
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Bring the Mills to Life for Homeschoolers & Classrooms (Grades 3-12) – No Quizzes, Just Hands-On Learning!
Step into the bustling world of Katherine Paterson’s Lyddie with this dynamic, application-based novel study—perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, and school classrooms.
This guide replaces traditional quizzes with real-world simulations, STEM challenges, and historical immersion, helping students experience the Industrial Revolution through Lyddie’s eyes.
With cross-curricular activities spanning history, economics, and engineering, this resource doesn’t just teach the novel—it transforms reading into a time-traveling adventure.
Why This Lyddie Study Stands Out:
✅ No Quizzes, Just Active Learning – Focuses on simulations, discussions, and creative projects—not memorization.
✅ Industrial Revolution Come to Life – From mill simulations to STEM textile engineering.
✅ Charlotte Mason & Project-Based Friendly – Emphasizes living history and hands-on exploration.
✅ Flexible for Multi-Age Groups – Adaptable for upper elementary to high school.
✅ Prepares for Field Trips (Real or Virtual!) – Includes a ready-to-use mill excursion guide with discussion prompts.
What’s Inside the Novel Study?
1. Context & Background
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Industrial Revolution Primer – Explore factory systems, Lowell mills, and child labor.
2. Vocabulary
3. Characters & Development
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Lyddie’s Transformation – Map her journey from farm girl to factory worker.
4. Themes & Social Justice
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Workers’ Rights Then vs. Now – Compare 19th-century mills to modern labor issues.
5. Cross-Curricular Activities
6. STEM Lab: Engineering the Mills
7. Applying Lyddie to a Mill Field Trip (Real or Virtual!)
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Prep Guide – Discussion questions for on-site or virtual tours (e.g., Lowell National Historical Park).
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Scavenger Hunt – Identify key mill features from the novel.
Notable Hands-On Activities:
🔹 Mill Worker Math – Calculate wages vs. expenses in 1840s dollars..
🔹 Protest Poster Art Project – Design a 19th-century labor rally sign.
🔹 Virtual Mill Tour – Explore online exhibits with a curated activity sheet.
Perfect For:
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Homeschoolers (Charlotte Mason, unschooling, unit study families)
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Middle School ELA & History Teachers
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Co-Ops Focusing on U.S. History or Social Justice
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Parents Teaching Industrial Revolution or Women’s Rights
Format: Printable PDF | Grade Levels: 3-12 (with adaptable extensions) Bonus: Includes differentiation tips and real mill worker quotes for analysis.
Why Just Read About the Industrial Revolution When You Can Live It? This guide turns Lyddie into a gateway for critical thinking, connecting 19th-century struggles to modern issues like fair wages and automation.
Get Your Copy Today & Weave Literature, History, and STEM into an Unforgettable Unit!
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