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What was life like during the Victorian era? Images of crowded factories and lavish palaces may come to mind—and both would be accurate. Learn more about Britain during the 64-year reign of Queen Victoria with a series of informational handouts, word puzzles, graphic organizers, and glossary terms.
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Instructional Ideas
- Project the images onto the board as class members enter the room, and have them write short journal entries about their observations
- Incorporate into a unit on Victorian England and the Industrial Revolution
- Prompt learners to choose one topic to conduct additional research
Classroom Considerations
- All pages are in color, making the resource more useful as a projection than a printed handout
Pros
- Provides a wealth of information that may not be found in typical textbooks
- Illustrations are engaging and explanatory
- Section on Charles Dickens lends well to an interdisciplinary lesson with language arts
Cons
- Crossword puzzle does not include an answer key, and most clues require additional research
- Some key topics listed in the beginning of the resource are not explained later, or are only briefly mentioned