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History at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 11: Industrial changes action and reaction

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Where the unit fits in

This unit is one of three addressing Britain in the nineteenth century. The others are unit 12 'Middle-class life 1900' and unit 14 'The British Empire'. It is suggested that these three units are taken consecutively. This unit links with unit 9C 'Personal places, public places' in the art and design scheme of work which involves exploring the local area.


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. What industrial changes happened in the locality around the school?
2. Local industry: what happened?
3. Did everyone agree with the industrial changes?
4. How industrialised was Britain by 1850?