Creator: George P. Landow | visit site
Grade Range: 8 - 11
This site covers the Victorian period (roughly 1837 through 1901) and addresses everything from political and social history to gender matters, authors, periodicals, philosophy, religion, technology, and more. Since this covers much of the development of industry in the Western world, it is an invaluable source for studying the arts and humanities. History teachers who study the Industrial Revolution will like this site for its connections between technology and other areas of society. Note that music is included in the "theatre and popular entertainment" section. The composer of every high school student’s favorite theme song, "Pomp and Circumstance," is included among the profiles. Can you find him/her?
In the Classroom
In English, history, art or music classes, have students research aspects of Victorian times and present those pieces to the class. Everything from dressing up in costume to displaying the appropriate manners is game! Portraying authors, actors, and others at the popular soirées using the language of the time would be a great learning experience for students. In fact, there are more than enough authors and others listed to have quite a party of in full regalia and language. What a dinner party that might be!
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Tags
evolution, industrial revolution, victorian, victorian,
Subjects
Art, Language Arts, Language Arts, Music, Social Studies, Social Studies, History & Culture: World, English,