Overview of the Industrial Revolution Lesson

In this lesson, students will explore the transformative impact of the Industrial Revolution, learning how it initiated profound changes in manufacturing, transportation, and societal structures, beginning in Britain and spreading globally. They will also examine key technological innovations, such as steam power and textile machinery, and their role in shaping modern industrial practices and the global dominance of the British Empire. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.