Lyddie & Industrial Revolution Bundle — Novel Study + Lowell Field Trip Guide
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This is a bundle product of the Immersive Lyddie Novel Study Guide and the Lowell National Historic Park Field Trip Guide to Boott Cotton Mill Museum.
Description
Turn Katherine Paterson’s Lyddie into an Unforgettable Journey Through America’s Industrial Revolution!
This comprehensive bundle pairs our best-selling Lyddie novel study with a detailed 20-page field trip guide to Lowell’s Boott Cotton Mills Museum, creating a seamless, immersive unit that bridges literature and history. Perfect for:
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Homeschool families (Charlotte Mason, project-based, or classical)
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Middle school ELA & history teachers
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Co-ops planning educational trips
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Anyone wanting to make the Industrial Revolution tangible!
Why This Bundle Is Unique:
✅ From Page to Real World – Connects every chapter of Lyddie to artifacts, exhibits, and hands-on learning at Boott Mills. ✅ Zero Quizzes, 100% Engagement – Teaches through simulations, debates, STEM labs, and on-site scavenger hunts. ✅ Pre- and Post-Trip Depth – Includes book lists, discussion questions, and labor law analysisfor deeper dives. ✅ Charlotte Mason & STEM Friendly – Combines living history, primary sources, and textile engineering challenges. ✅ Flexible for Virtual or In-Person Learning – Virtual museum tour options included!
What’s Included?
1. Lyddie Novel Study Guide
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Industrial Revolution Context
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Character & Theme Analysis
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STEM Labs
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Economic Simulations – Budget a mill worker’s wages against strikes and expenses.
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Field Trip Prep – Aligned activities for Boott Mills (see below!).
2. Boott Cotton Mills Field Trip Guide(20 pages)
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Logistical Planning – Parking, picnic spots, and museum tips.
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Pre-/Post-Trip Book Lists – Fiction and nonfiction to extend learning.
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Interactive Activities:
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“Ask the Worker” Guide – Interview prompts for museum staff.
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“Mapping the Industrial Revolution” Graphic Organizer – Trace impacts.
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15 Discussion/Essay Questions – Use in the car or classroom (e.g., “How did mills force labor laws to change?”).
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Critical Thinking Tools:
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“Freedom Reflection” – Compare 19th-century and modern worker rights.
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Favorite Parts Assessment – Encourage reflection.
Key Hands-On Projects:
🔹 Mill Worker Math – Calculate 1840s wages vs. factory profits. 🔹 Protest Poster Art – Design a rally sign for better labor conditions. 🔹 Virtual Loom Demo – Explore online textile mills if you can’t visit in person.
Perfect For:
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Homeschoolers prepping for a Lowell trip
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Teachers pairing literature with local history
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Co-ops seeking a ready-to-go unit
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Families discussing social justice and workers’ rights
Format: 2 Printable PDFs (60+ pages total) | Grades: 3-12 (adaptable)
Why Just Read About the Past When You Can Walk Through It? This bundle ensures Lyddie isn’t just a book—it’s a gateway to critical discussions about industrialization, freedom, and economic fairness that still resonate today.
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