Identify the four phases of the industrial revolution, focusing on industrial revolution 4.0.

Identification should include

• when mechanized equipment (powered by hydroelectric and steam power) was first used
• when and how mass production of goods in factories (powered by electricity) became significant
• how automation was developed and improved using programmable machinery
• how digital connection between humans and machines has developed and improved.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What was the importance of the steam engine to manufacturing?
•  How did the dependency on hydroelectric and steam power in phase one of the industrial revolution limit manufacturers?
• What are some examples of how electricity increased production during phase two of the industrial revolution?
• What was the first mass-produced item (on an assembly line)?
• What contributed to automation in manufacturing?
• How did the use of programmable machinery affect the workforce?
• What are some examples of humans communicating with machines?