How were children used in the Industrial Revolution?

In this fifth Industrial Revolution lesson of a mini scheme of work, students read the stories of two working children - one down the mines and one in a workhouse - and define key vocabulary. They then create a storyboard for each child's account.

You can find the other lessons here:

1. How did Britain change during the Industrial Revolution?

2. What made the Industrial Revolution possible?

3. Why was population important to the Industrial Revolution?

4. What was so industrial about the Industrial Revolution?

6. How did trains change Britain in the Industrial Revolution?