The Victorian Era

Who were the Victorians? They were people who lived and made public contributions during the Victorian Age. First the class learns a bit about several famous Victorians, then they complete a series of activities using their text. They...

Thomas Alva Edison may be one of the most well-known scientists to elementary or middle schoolers. Use his story to show that he invented more than just the light bulb and to inspire youngsters to work hard! You could use this on the...

Gives an overview of the Victorian era, and information on what distinguishes it from other periods in history. Covers religion and spirituality, advances in science and technology, the arts, fashion, food, sports, and leisure pastimes....

How has England changed? Are the streets the same today as they were in the time of the Tudors? Fourth year students compare and contrast the Victorian & Tudor streets to the streets of today. They research biographical information...

Find out about some important inventions from the Industrialized Victorian Era.

Try to identify the inventions form the Victorian era, and then learn more about each discovery.

An organized timeline featuring major developments and inventions that made travel, communications, and trade easier for many people during Queen Victoria's reign.

Find out about several major developments that made travel, communications, and trade easier for many people during the Victorian period.

A look into life during the Victorian Era! Learn about the clothing, inventions, plants, and much more about life during this time period in England.

Students research types of technology available to Americans at the beginning of the 20th century and compare the style of living to modern times. They identify Thomas Edison's contributions to technology and their own current lifestyles.