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This online lesson has been created to form part of the Bridges and Tunnels project being run during eSchola week 2001. Many different activities for different subjects are being created, all linked by the theme 'Bridges and Tunnels'.

Other resources for this topic can be found at the project home page:
Visit the e-Schola site to find out more.


Lesson Objectives


Lesson Plan

What you will do in this lesson

Read through an overview of the Industrial Revolution

Examine the background and construction of the Iron Bridge

Complete assessment tasks to ensure knowledge and understanding.

Consider the Iron Bridge in relation to the entire Industrial Revolution.
Prior knowledge required

It would help to have studied the Industrial Revolution.

Any prior knowledge can be applied and used during the lessons.
What you will learn

What the Industrial Revolution was, and why it was a revolution!

Information about the Iron Bridge

Why the Iron Bridge represents the Industrial Revolution.
At the end of this lesson you should

Be able to explain about the Industrial Revolution.

Know about the Iron Bridge, and why it is so important.

Realise the impact of the pioneering engineers and inventors.



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Page updated 22 January 2003

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