World History teaching resources for the high school classroom: lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes and simulation games for KS3, IGCSE, IB and A-Level teachers.
 

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Global Impact of the British Empire and the Industrial Revolution

Students watch a series of short video documentary clips about the impact of the British Empire and the Industrial Revolution on China, Australia and Africa and use these to complete a series of structure questions.

Timeline Task: the Industrial Revolution

Students are presented with a detailed timeline of information about the Industrial Revolution and a series of tasks encourages them to categorise and periodise them meaningfully. A good homework / extension acivity.

Hexagons Activity: Impact of the Industrial Revolution

This activity is approached through a 'Hexagons' approach which is outlined in detail here. Students cut up the hexagons and organise them in logical groups, with adjacent sides of hexagons indicating connections that are then explained around the diagram. The hexagons were created using the ClassTools.net Hexagons Generator.

Crime and Punishment - Decision Making Game

Pass sentence on ten criminals from the nineteenth century, then compare your decisions to those actually made at the time!

Careers Advice: Victorian Style!

An interactive, self-contained game designed to teach students about some of the worst jobs available to young people in Victorian Britain. Simply answer a series of questions about your personality and preferences, and get a full description of your perfect working-class job. A workheet is provided - a great way of spicing up a unit on the Industrial Revolution!

The Coalbrookdale Census of 1851

An innovative activity which develops skills of data handling with a simple but powerful interface. Complete with a comprehensive project pack that will keep students engaged for several hours' worth of lessons.

Interactive quizzes