Fighting For Children's Rights: The Story of Lewis Hine

Synopsis:

Fighting For Children’s Rights: The Story of Lewis Hine describes Lewis Hine’s work, taking photographs of children working in terrible conditions, and how he used them to help change child labor laws.

Curriculum link:

History: Cause and effect. English: Literature – biography

Key Concepts:

Child labour was once common in the United States and children were often exploited. Lewis Hine used his photographs to help change child labour laws and protect children’s rights.

Reading Strategies:

Inferring the importance of the subject’s accomplishment

Extent:

32

Paired Title:

A Dollar a Day

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Fighting For Children's Rights: The Story of Lewis Hine / A Dollar a Day