Industrial Revolution Worksheet Crossword Puzzle -- Theories of Industrial Economies

In my own classes, I see the value of making learning fun. That’s why I try my best to develop activities and puzzles that students find engaging, even as they make a teacher’s professional life just a little bit easier!

This Industrial Revolution Crossword Puzzle Worksheet focuses on the various theories that sprang up to explain how industrial economies work. (Note -- there is a separate crossword puzzle covering Karl Marx's theory of radical socialism.)

Teacher Convenience Features in this Industrial Revolution Puzzle

This Industrial Revolution Puzzle includes a variety of options designed to give teachers instant options. The puzzle included is designed for differentiated learning, with two difficulty levels provided. First you will see a standard presentation with just the crossword grid and the lists of clues. On the very next page, however, you will see a “basic” version of the same puzzle. This one includes a word bank so that students who need more guided assistance can also succeed on the puzzles, learning along the way.

The answer keys are also designed for teacher convenience. First you will see the puzzle grid filled in with the answers. This page also includes the clues for teacher reference. On the next answer page, you’ll find a handy table that pairs up each answer with its corresponding clue. This page will let you review terms and names with your students without having to hunt for the answers on a puzzle grid.

Ways to Use This Industrial Revolution Puzzle Worksheet

The information included on this puzzles matches what is typically presented in a high school history textbook, but of course if students have internet-capable devices – even their own smart phones, if that works per your school’s policies – they can always augment the textbook with a spot of online research.

This Industrial Revolution Worksheet puzzle works great for:
• Reviewing key concepts after the text has been read and discussed
• Homework assignment
• Sub plans – even months after industrialization has been taught, you can use these for emergency substitute lesson plans!
• Open-book Industrial Revolution test
• Industrial Revolution quiz
• Group / Cooperative Learning Activity
• History contest activity

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I wish you a very happy and productive school year, and lots of fun teaching!

Elise Parker