National First Ladies' Library
Women's Lives in the Victorian Era
The lives of middle-class Victorian women were circumscribed by strict standards that governed all aspects of behavior. To gain a better understanding of the Victorian Ideals for women, class members research the life of a middle-class...
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Dr. Barnardo 1845-1900
Meet a Victorian Era philanthropist who helped over 8,000 children in his lifetime. Read about the life and accomplishments of Dr. Barnardo, an advocate for child welfare, in a time of increased child poverty and homelessness.
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Victorian Fashion Detectives
A rare lesson plan on fashions that were in vogue during the Victorian era. Learners discover what types of clothes both rich and poor people of this time period wore. They see how fashions changed during the reign of Queen Victoria, and...
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Victorian Valentines Lesson Plan
Students research a number of theories about how Valentine's Day originated. They examine the styles and designs of Valentine's from the Victorian Era before they reproduce the style by creating a Victorian style Valentine's. They use...
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Children of Yesteryear
Give your early adolescents some food for thought: How would life be different if we lived in the 1800s? They explore differences in clothing, entertainment, communication, and access to materials. By observing art by Canadian painter...
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Etiquette Lessons for Students
Students explore the meaning of good manners and proper etiquette. In this behavior instructional activity, students read an article that explains manners in the social setting and workplace, then complete several activities that...
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Victorian Homes Lesson
Students investigate British Society in the 19th century by examining Victorian style homes. In this world history lesson, students observe photographs of both rich and poor Victorian homes and discuss the main differences between the...
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The Victorian Era
In this Victorian Era worksheet, students research and name the three inventions from the Victorian Era, Queen Victoria's favorite composer and who invented the light bulband phonograph.
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Eyes From The Past
Students study the Classical Victorian style of portraiture by looking a variety of examples. They analyze the characteristics of the paintings as they relate to the time period.
BBC
Bbc History: History Trails: Victorian Britain: Ideals of Womanhood
The author explores how the status and place of women in Victorian England changed over the course of the 19th century. Women became much more active in service and mission type work. In addition, early feminism has its roots in this...
Victorian Web
Brown University: The Victorian Web
This is a comprehensive resource on literary, philosophical, religious, scientific and technological advancements of the Victorian age. Learn about famous Victorian authors, literary genres and more.
Utah Education Network
Uen: What Makes the Writer Write?
This lesson engages students in reading and research related to the Victorian Era. Students will analyze this time period's influence on the writings of Charles Dickens. Then students will analyze how today's authors incorporate social...
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum: Victorian Dress at the V&a
Learn about the fashions worn by the various social classes during the Victorian era. Includes information on popular styles and textiles, along with a collection of images.
Other
University of Michigan: Susan B. Anthony House: Susan B. Anthony
This resource divides her life into the following parts: abolitionist, educational reformer, labor activist, temperance worker, suffragist, and women's rights campaigner.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
In-depth lesson plans for teaching Lewis Carroll's adaption of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" for younger children, named "The Nursery Alice." In addition to providing learning objectives and guiding questions, this page includes...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Operetta
This Wikipedia site offers excellent information on the artform of the operetta, including its history, important contributors, and hyperlinked terms.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Have you ever studied Lord Tennyson's work? This site features information on the life and work of this famous Victorian writer.
Other
Literature Network: Lord Alfred Tennyson
What do you know about Lord Alfred Tennyson? Explore this site featuring a brief but informative summary of his life and work.
Indiana University
Indiana University: Victorian Women Writers Project
This is the place to find works by a variety of women writers of the Victorian age. Be sure to scroll down to the "Proceed to the collection," button to access the work.
PBS
Pbs: The 1900 House
PBS transports a modern family back to 1900 so that we may learn, from their experience, what daily life was like at the turn of the twentieth century.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Poems of Tennyson and Noyes: Pictures in Words
This is a great and informative site. This instructional activity uses Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and Noyes's "The Highwayman" to teach vivid imagery and figurative language. Don't miss out.
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: The Victorians: Inventions
Find out about several major developments that made travel, communications, and trade easier for many people during the Victorian period.
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: The Victorians: Inventions Timeline
An organized timeline featuring major developments and inventions that made travel, communications, and trade easier for many people during Queen Victoria's reign.
Other
University of Wisconsin: Victorian England: An Introduction
One page article summarizes many important characteristics of the Victorian Age such as religion, ideology, social responsibility, imperialism, and education.