A theme page about the Industrial Revolution both in Britain and in America, suitable for intermediate-level students, A2-B1
Warm-Up
Industrial Revolution Song by Flocabularyhttp://blog.flocabulary.com/industrial-revolution/It’s Flocabulary’s Industrial Revolution video! In this song, witness a time period marked by booming factories and new technology. – Show the video fullscreen
Songs
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION SONG – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/ZuKf03Rc-OABefore the mid-seventeen hundreds, Humans lived by where their food was growing. Life expectancy at thirty-five, limited education, Riding horses… – Lyrics below
Vocabulary
Word list activities: Industrial revolutionhttps://www.spellzone.com/word_lists/list-2377.htmWords relating to the Industrial Revolution
Quia – Industrial Revolution – terms/nameshttps://www.quia.com/jg/2166182list.htmlTerm.s and names associated with the spread of industrialism in the modern world
Industrial Revolution Vocabulary Worksheethttps://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/soc_studies/industry/vocab/Industrial Revolution Vocabulary laissez-faire: The doctrine that the government should not interfere in any commercial affair beyond what is necessary to keep peace and property rights
Industrial Revolution Vocabulary Quizhttps://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/soc_studies/industry/quiz/Directions: Match the vocabulary words on the left with the definitions on the right.
Types of Industry | English Glossary | Wordlist | Part One | Construction | Food Services | Mining – YouTube (6:50)https://youtu.be/OnQckoI73kA In today’s lesson, I will be exploring different types of industry and how we categorize them in English! – Wordlist available below.
Lesson Plans
What was the Industrial Revolution? | Wonderopolishttps://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-was-the-industrial-revolutionToday’s Wonder of the Day is a pretty big deal!
ESL Industrial Revolution – HouleHistoryhttps://www.houlehistory.com/esl-industrial-revolution.htmlThe Industrial Revolution is the time when machines changed people’s way of life as well as their methods of manufacture.
Was There an Industrial Revolution? New Workplace, New Technology, New Consumers | NEH-Edsitementhttps://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plans/was-there-industrial-revolution-new-workplace-new-technology-new-consumersIn this lesson, students explore the First Industrial Revolution in early nineteenth-century America. Through simulation activities and the examination of primary historical materials, students learn how changes in the workplace and less expensive goods led to the transformation of American life. (B1)
Listening
British History & Culture – The Industrial Revolution – YouTube (2:31)https://youtu.be/E-lAQSezxowA short listening exercise for the TEFL classroom about the Industrial Revolution. – Gap-fill below
Industrial Revolution | ESL Videohttps://eslvideo.com/quiz.php?id=18172Turning Points in History: the Industrial Revolution
Reading
10 Facts on the Industrial Revolution – Owlcation – Educationhttps://owlcation.com/humanities/12-Facts-on-the-Industrial-RevolutionIndustrialization began in Britain in the middle of the 18th Century, radically changing the world forever. Here are 10 Facts on the Industrial Revolution.
What Was The Industrial Revolution?https://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studies/us_history/indrev/Improved standard of living by the average citizen – this is the first thing that comes to mind when people try to answer the question, “What was the Industrial Revolution?”
Newsela | The Industrial Revolution and technologyhttps://newsela.com/read/natgeo-Industrial-Revolution-Technology/id/51116/Newsela has several reading texts of the Industrial Revolution but you need to register. It’s free. More here
The Industrial Revolution | esl-lounge Studenthttps://www.esl-lounge.com/student/proficiency/cpe-065-paragraph-gap-fill-industrial-revolution.phpParagraph Gap Fill – In the following text, six paragraphs have been removed. Above the extract, you will find the six removed paragraphs PLUS one paragraph which doesn’t fit.
Viewing
The industrial revolution | World Ahoy – YouTube (5:02)https://youtu.be/IeD7mYk_Wq0Find out how the world worked before machines, which one was the first and how important it was for future development. (yr 7)
The industrial revolution – 5 things you should know – YouTube (3:13)https://youtu.be/vItGE697NXMDiscover the invention of the telegraph and loads of other fun facts through this educational video!
What was the Industrial Revolution? | History in a Nutshell | Animated History – YouTube (4:34)https://youtu.be/vizSn5_uZNgWhat exactly was the Industrial Revolution? How did Britain become a ‘workshop to the world’, and why did this make such a big difference to the modern world?
Industrial Revolution | A simple yet comprehensive overview – YouTube (8:10)https://youtu.be/nl_-6WPQ4SgIndustrial Revolution – a simple yet comprehensive overview to help your students better understand and appreciate everything that went into the industrial revolution.
The industrial revolution Working Conditions – YouTube (3:16)https://youtu.be/_6ZFUkENEOIThe working conditions of cotton mill workers and coal miners in England during the Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution: Crash Course European History #24 – YouTube (17:05)https://youtu.be/zjK7PWmRRygYou’ll learn about steam power and mechanization, and the labor and social movements that this revolution engendered.
Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course World History #32 – YouTube (11:04)https://youtu.be/zhL5DCizj5cJohn Green wraps up revolutions month with what is arguably the most revolutionary of modern revolutions, the Industrial Revolution.
The Cotton Gin – An Infamous Invention – YouTube (1:36)https://youtu.be/6EvvchnIfbwIn this video, we’ll explain the story of the infamous, cotton gin – an 18th-century invention used by African-American slaves that changed the United States for the better and the worse.
Cotton Mill Girl: Behind Lewis Hine’s Photograph & Child Labor Series | 100 Photos | TIME – YouTube (3:34)https://youtu.be/pOIvdhmMaOEYou’ll learn about the development of steam power and mechanization, and the labor and social movements that this revolution engendered.
Industrial Revolution Facts – YouTube (15:18)https://youtu.be/_4j2Mcv9YNUThe Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840. It was a time when many of the modern inventions we take for granted today were created. (B1)
Factories and Machines – Timelines.tv – YouTube (7:09)https://youtu.be/4i6-KxiCR5EAn exploration of the factory system, introduced in the late 18th century, and its impact on our working lives (B1)
Writing
Industrial Revolution Group Creative Writing Worksheethttps://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/soc_studies/industry/gwrite/Directions: As a group, you have 25 minutes to write a brief story using the words/phrases below.
Worksheets
Industrial Revolution. Social Studies Worksheets and Study Guides Seventh Grade. Arizona’s College and Career Ready Standardshttps://newpathworksheets.com/social-studies/grade-7/industrial-revolution/arizona-standardsThe Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain with the invention of new farming technology. – Sign-in required for printable worksheets.
Speaking
ESL Discussions: Conversation Questions: Speaking Lesson: FACTORIEShttps://esldiscussions.com/f/factories.htmlESL Discussions: Free worksheet and online activity on Factories.
Quiz
Industrial Revolution Questions for Tests and Worksheetshttps://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Industrial_RevolutionIndustrial Revolution questions for your custom printable tests and worksheets. In a hurry? Browse our pre-made printable worksheets library with a variety of activities and quizzes for all K-12 levels.
More Materials
US History: Industrial Revolution for Kidshttps://www.ducksters.com/history/us_1800s/industrial_revolution.phpThe Industrial Revolution was a time when the manufacturing of goods moved from small shops and homes to large factories. – Text, puzzles, and a listening activity
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