Child Labour in the Industrial Revolution Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of the impact and changes that influenced children during the Industrial Revolution. They will develop an awareness of the changes in working conditions, such as longer working hours for low pay and the use of children as a cheap source of labour. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, source analysis, 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.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


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

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Child Labour Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by read the following web page:


Option 2: Using sources


Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below:

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Child Labour Source Analysis.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by using the following sources:


Option 3: Internet research


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

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Child Labour Research Worksheet.docx
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