Take the class back in time to the Victorian Era! The resource provides a plethora of activities that create experiences for scholars in class. Some activities include a fun fair, viewing the starry-night painting, and even experiencing a Victorian sweet shop.

Concepts

the victorian era, victorian britain, british history, european history, british literature, human geography, world cultures

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Before beginning the activities, teach learners pre-knowledge about the Victorian Era or use the activities as a way to review at the end of a unit
• Differentiate for GATE by assigning them to create their own Victorian-Era activities
  

Classroom Considerations

• Some activities may be more appropriate and interesting for certain age groups more than others; review before using the resource
  

Pros

• Includes a wide array of activities that easily work for different events (such as the holiday season or right before summer break), as well as for different learning styles
• Keeps pupils actively engaged in learning and makes Victorian Era history more memorable

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.1.7 RI.1.9 RI.2.7 RI.2.9 RI.3.7 RI.3.9 RI.4.7 RI.4.9 RI.5.7 RI.5.9 RH.6-8.7 RH.6-8.9 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.7 RH.11-12.9