Urbanisation in the Industrial Revolution Lesson

In this lesson, students will examine how rapid urbanisation during the Industrial Revolution created a public health crisis in Britain, tracing the connection between overcrowded housing, contaminated water, and deadly disease outbreaks. They will then explore the government's response to these conditions, from Edwin Chadwick's 1842 report through to the construction of London's sewer system, and evaluate how effective these reforms were in improving the lives of ordinary people. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, source analysis, 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.