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:

• Homeschool families (Charlotte Mason, project-based, or classical)
• Middle school ELA & history teachers
• Co-ops planning educational trips
• 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

• Industrial Revolution Context
• Character & Theme Analysis
• STEM Labs
• Economic Simulations – Budget a mill worker’s wages against strikes and expenses.
• Field Trip Prep – Aligned activities for Boott Mills (see below!).
  

2. Boott Cotton Mills Field Trip Guide(20 pages)

• Logistical Planning – Parking, picnic spots, and museum tips.
• Pre-/Post-Trip Book Lists – Fiction and nonfiction to extend learning.
  
• Interactive Activities:
  • "Ask the Worker" Guide – Interview prompts for museum staff.
  • "Mapping the Industrial Revolution" Graphic Organizer – Trace impacts.
  • 15 Discussion/Essay Questions – Use in the car or classroom (e.g., "How did mills force labor laws to change?").

• Critical Thinking Tools:
  • "Freedom Reflection" – Compare 19th-century and modern worker rights.
  • 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:

• Homeschoolers prepping for a Lowell trip
• Teachers pairing literature with local history
• Co-ops seeking a ready-to-go unit
• 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.