
Explore the impact of the Industrial Revolution with this structured teaching resource. Packed with engaging activities, historical context, primary sources, and discussion prompts, this resource helps pupils understand how Britain transformed through innovation, industry, and social change. Ideal for KS2 & KS3 history lessons.
Bring the Industrial Revolution to life with this engaging, interactive history resource bundle – perfect for projects, revision, and end-of-term lessons.
This pack includes:
Interactive PowerPoint exploring the top 10 inventions (e.g. steam engine, spinning jenny, electric lightbulb)
Printable timeline worksheet for sequencing and comprehension
Inventor fact cards for retrieval games or display
Self-marking quiz to consolidate learning
Creative writing prompt: “A Day in the Life of a Child Inventor in 1850”
Glossary of key terms: factory system, urbanisation, steam power, and more
Perfect for:
KS3 history lessons
Exam question practice
Display boards and interactive classroom activities
End of year activities, transition tasks, and independent learning
FAQs:
Q: What does this Industrial Revolution resource include? A: It features a powerpoint with detailed knoweldge from sources, key events, inventions, and discussion prompts to help pupils engage with this period in history.
Q: How does this resource support learning? A: It encourages critical thinking, historical inquiry, and understanding of technological advancements, shaping pupils’ knowledge of industrialisation.
Q: Can teachers use this for cross-curricular learning? A: Yes! It ties into geography (urbanisation), science (technological developments), and PSHE (working conditions and social impact).
Q: Is this resource printable and editable? A: Absolutely! The downloadable PDF and PowerPoint, worksheet and tasks make it easy to use and customise.
Q: How does this resource engage pupils? A: Through interactive timelines, role-play scenarios, and key figures such as James Watt and Richard Arkwright, pupils gain a hands-on perspective of historical change.
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