Y6: 1-9. The Industrial Revolution

Today we are going to learn what the Industrial Revolution was…

  • to find out what the Industrial Revolution was
  • to explain how Victorian Britain was changed by the Industrial Revolution

1.

One of the most famous changes to take place in Britain during the Victorian period was called the ‘Industrial Revolution’.

2.

The images below show what Manchester, a place called in England, was like in 1734, before the Victorian period.

3.

The images below show what Manchester was like during and just after the Victorian period.

4.

Industrialisation. (2:2 minutes long)

5.

There is a lot to know about the Industrial Revolution!

6.

Let’s see how steam power worked…

James Watt’s Steam Engine. (1:55 minutes long)

7.

Let’s continue reading about the Industrial Revolution!

8.

Let’s see what else we can learn about the Industrial Revolution.

Industrial Revolution. (6:16 minutes long)

9.

Make a spider diagram to show what the Industrial Revolution was about…

For example:

Now add a few more details to your Spider Diagram:

For example:

Make your Spider Diagram a bit more unique and interesting by adding colour and pictures!

For example:

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This lesson has been based on material that may be obtained from: https://www.ks2history.com/

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You can access the flipbook here.

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