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Building America's Industrial Revolution: The Boott Cotton Mills of Lowell, Massachusetts
This lesson plan is based on the national historic park that is the site of "mills built from the mid-1830s to the early 20th century, reflecting the early use of waterpower, steam power, and finally electric power." Discusses the Industrial Revolution, cotton mill equipment, the textile industry, and related topics. Includes images, maps, and related resources. From the National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places program.
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/21boott/21boott.htm

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