Industrial Revolution

A theme page about the Industrial Revolution both in Britain and in America, suitable for intermediate-level students, A2-B1

Warm-Up

Industrial Revolution Lesson Plan

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 - YouTube

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

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 Worksheet

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 Quiz

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

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

ESL Industrial Revolution - HouleHistory

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-Edsitement

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

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 Video

Industrial Revolution | ESL Videohttps://eslvideo.com/quiz.php?id=18172Turning Points in History: the Industrial Revolution

Reading

10 Facts on the Industrial Revolution - Owlcation - Education

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?

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 technology

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 Student

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

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

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

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 for Kids | A simple yet comprehensive overview - YouTube

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Worksheet

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 Standards

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

 

Quiz

Industrial Revolution Questions for Tests and Worksheets

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 Kids

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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