Who were the Victorians? When did they live? What was life like for them?
You will find out all the answers to these questions, and more, during our new topic!
Week 1 - What was life like in Victorian times?
Mrs Root has put together a learning activity for you. Read the Word document first to tell you what you need to do.
week 1 victorians.docxThe-life-of-a-victorian-powerpoint.pptxVictorian paintings.docxWeek 2 - William Morris, a famous Victorian artist.
Focus on improving your art skills this week inspired by the distinctive art of William Morris.
Background
The Powerpoint will tell you all about William Morris as well as show you lots of examples of his lovely work. Do you think he had a distinctive style?
Your turn!
Create your own art now in the style of William Morris. Use repeating patterns and shapes inspired by nature.
Starting Points
Use these lovely colouring sheets as ideas and starting points.
Printing
An easy way is to use a potato or a piece of card cut into the right shape. Or, you could draw freehand if you prefer.
Week 3 - Life in a Victorian school!
Find out what schools were like in Victorian times and how they are different from schools today.
Victorian Schools.docxT-T-7050-Victorian-School-Role-Play-Rules.pdfVictorian Schools powerpoint.pptWeek 4 - Queen Victoria
Find out about the life of Queen Victoria by creating a factfile and also a piece of art!
Queen Victoria.docxQueen Victoria Presentation.pptxt2-e-2221-queen-victoria-upper-ks2-differentiated-reading-comprehension-activity_ver_1.pdf
This photo of Queen Victoria was taken in 1882 by a photographer called Alexander Bassano. She would have been 62 years old.
Art Activity: Can you sketch a picture of Queen Victoria from this photograph? Ensure that you remember to use your shading skills.
We would love to see your finished work! Send photos to stjoseph@sjnewman.co.uk for your chance to be featured on the school Facebook page!
Week 5 - Victorian Inventions
Lots of amazing things were invented by the Victorians. In this lesson you will research some of these inventions but also learn about some of the inventors.
Victorian Activities.docxVictorian Inventions.pptVictorian Inventions fact cards.pdf19th-century-inventors-differentiated-reading-comprehension.pdfnewspaper template.doc
Primary Homework Help
BBC Teach
Links to KS2: The Victorians