Britain's Iron and Steel Industry 1700 - 1900

These beautifully illustrated resources are a must have for anyone teaching this topic. The tasks and activities have been written to appeal to the full spectrum of ability.

The information covered looks at the development of the iron industry from its early begins usual charcoal to the improvements made by key inventors from Abraham Darby, Henry Cort, James Neilson, James Nasmyth and Henry Bessemer. Each new method of production is explained with beautiful illustrations and appropriate links to flash animation and video clips.

The aims and objectives for these resources are:

Theme: Why did Britain have an Industrial Revolution 1750 - 1900?
Know: Why did Britain’s iron and steel industry change 1700 - 1900?
Understand: How did each new method contribute to the changes in the iron and steel industry?
Evaluate: What part did the industry play in the Industrial Revolution?

WILF: What Am I Looking For?
Identify and describe: Why did the iron and steel industry change?
Explain: How did each new method contribute to the changes in the iron and steel industry?
Analyse: What part did the iron and steel industry play in Britain’s Industrial Revolution?