Development of New Kinds of Power Lesson

In this lesson, dents will examine the development of steam power during the Industrial Revolution, tracing the limitations of natural energy sources and the technical improvements that made the steam engine the dominant form of mechanical power. They will explore how inventors such as Thomas Newcomen and James Watt improved engine design, and consider how these developments opened the way for steam-powered transport. 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.