RILINK Schools: East Greenwich High School Library: Modern Connections: Industrial Revolution

Directions

Directions: Read or watch ONE of the following:

Reflection Questions for Your Notebook

Article: 2024 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Investigative Reporting
Hannah Dreier of The New York Times was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting on a deeply reported series of stories revealing the stunning reach of migrant child labor across the United States—and the corporate and governmental failures that perpetuate it.

There are six articles listed on the website. Select one to read. There are two articles that are highly encouraged for you to read.
Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across the U.S.
The Kids on the Night Shift

PBS Video: The Hidden Cost of Staying Trendy
"Fast fashion” is a phenomenon where clothing can be purchased and delivered almost instantaneously through an unsustainable cycle that has huge impacts on climate and the environment. Meet researchers, rehabilitation enterprises and artists as they reimagine a sustainable cycle of fashion by coming up with new ways to reuse textiles and other artistic and creative solutions.