Chimney sweeps, street urchins, and Queen Victoria — very different characters living in the very same era. A collection of images enhances any lesson on Victorian England, making a great addition to classroom decoration, slideshows, or a creative puppet show.

Concepts

queen victoria, the victorian era, victorian britain

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign one character to each group and encourage them to write a short story or play about him or her
• Have individuals conduct research on each occupation or social class in the images

Classroom Considerations

• Pictures are in color, and may not come out well in black and white

Pros

• Adaptable for any classroom context
• Portrays an array of characters from the Victorian era

Cons

• Illustrations are not professional