Canals, Roads, and Railways Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of the development of transportation during the Industrial Revolution. They will develop an awareness of the spread of innovations such as steam power, iron and steel production, transport, such as canals, turnpike trusts and railways. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading or 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.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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Transport Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the following web page:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Transport Research Worksheet.docx
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