History at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 5/6)

Unit 12: How did life change in our locality in Victorian times?

Adapting the unit

Year 3 and 4 children could:

be introduced to the concept of a census by taking part in one in class, with due sensitivity
use census material that has been transcribed into an easier format
spend more time developing their knowledge of building styles and materials
be given structures to use when presenting their work

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.


	1. Who lived here in 1841?
	2. Who lived and worked here in 1891? What has changed since 1841 and why?
	3. How did the arrival and expansion of the railways affect our area?
	4. What evidence of Victorian times remains in our area?
	5. How did life change in our locality in Victorian times?