The Industrial Revolution: did industrialisation revolutionise people's lives?

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Why this why now

This unit uses and builds on various year 8 and 9 units that have helped pupils to develop an understanding of eighteenth century events concerning Britain, her empire, and the Atlantic World. It also builds on the more superficial knowledge of Victoria Britain that pupils established in key stage 1. This unit prepares pupils for future units that examine political and imperial developments taking place during the same period, such as the extension of the franchise and the transformation of the British Empire.

Prior knowledge requirements

Pupils know that there was very little technology used in farming or industry before the Industrial Revolution.
Pupils know that developments in technology often result in developments in human civilisations.
Pupils know that industry was an important way for people to make money.
Pupils know that most people lived in towns and villages before the Industrial Revolution.

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Why this why now

This unit uses and builds on various year 8 and 9 units that have helped pupils to develop an understanding of eighteenth century events concerning Britain, her empire, and the Atlantic World. It also builds on the more superficial knowledge of Victoria Britain that pupils established in key stage 1. This unit prepares pupils for future units that examine political and imperial developments taking place during the same period, such as the extension of the franchise and the transformation of the British Empire.

Prior knowledge requirements

Pupils know that there was very little technology used in farming or industry before the Industrial Revolution.
Pupils know that developments in technology often result in developments in human civilisations.
Pupils know that industry was an important way for people to make money.
Pupils know that most people lived in towns and villages before the Industrial Revolution.

The Industrial Revolution: did industrialisation revolutionise people's lives?

In this unit, pupils learn about the changes to life brought about by the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions. They learn about calls for political reform and how this led to the 1832 Great Reform Act. Pupils end the unit by considering how much the Industrial Revolution changed people's lives.