How did Brunel’s work change the lives of British people during Victorian times? Why was his work so significant?

During the first half of Autumn term, we will be exploring the life and work of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. At the end of this unit, we will be able to answer these two questions. 

 What improvements have been made since the sinking of the Titanic? 

After half-term, we will reflect on the lessons we have learned from the sinking of the Titanic. 

Key Skills:

• Compare and identify similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods

• To describe memories of key events in lives

• Ask and answer questions to find out about the past – Why?, What?, Who?, How?, Where?, When?

• Select parts of stories and other sources to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key features and events

• Identify different ways in which knowledge about the past is represented

• To sequence events or objects in chronological order, being able to place them on a timeline

• Use vocabulary related to the passing of time; past, present, older, newer, yesterday, last week, last month, last year, several years ago, many years ago, before, recently

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