E07-The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution lasted 200 years, from 1769 to 1969. In the mid-18th century, the modern world began to take shape thanks to the development of capitalism, production techniques, and means of transportation and communication. Gradually, industrialization developed from one country to another, starting with the United Kingdom, to create a national and international market. These economic changes are accompanied by social upheavals, such as the considerable increase in the urban population, fuelled by rural exodus.     To satisfy the students' curiosity, we have developed several activities of observation, exploitation, manipulation, experimentation, and research about the Industrial Revolution. A theme song accompanies the students' journey through the theme. All activities are the result of several years of hands-on classroom experience. To close the theme in style, a large-scale exhibition crowns the success and is open to the whole school, a gratifying opportunity for students.     An interdisciplinary approach promotes learning and is the prerequisite for adapting schools to our ever-changing world. It is an open and active pedagogy, centred on a theme dear to children, combining learning through centres, projects, and problem-solving.     

This type of pedagogy encourages various groups of pupils. Students can work individually, with a classmate, as a team, or collectively. We invite them to ask questions, discuss, take notes, consult, read, transmit results, formulate assumptions, verify the results scored, and make conclusions, in short, communicate effectively orally or in writing, to achieve success and personal progress.     Interaction between students and their peers, as well as with the teacher, is privileged. Classroom design promotes this interaction.     Evaluation is an important component of any activity. By listening to the ideas expressed by students, the teacher quickly discovers whether or not students have mastered the activity. As a result, observation plays an important role in assessing the knowledge and skills acquired through these activities.     

So, without further ado, let’s explore the significant changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution, events that forever altered our everyday lives and the history of the world.