Scherrikar Bell introduces famous figures from Victorian Britain and explains their amazing work throughout their lives.
Find out what the Victorians got up to with this collection of free cross-curricular films for primary schools.
Using these stories your class can explore:
- Science
- Geography
- History
- Maths
- Art
- Music
Adam Smith, Professor of History at UCL, talks about how teachers can use these short films in the classroom.
Charles Darwin – The biggest name in Victorian science. video
A short film exploring the life and work of Charles Darwin and explaining his theory of evolution.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel – A total genius of engineering. video
A short film exploring the life and work of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, explaining who he was and what he did to build Victorian Britain.
Pablo Fanque – The greatest Victorian showman. video
A short film about the life and work of Pablo Fanque, a famous equestrian performer from the Victorian era.
Florence Nightingale – The founder of modern nursing. video
A short film about Florence Nightingale and the work she did to transform nursing during the Victorian era.
Queen Victoria – The ultimate Victorian. video
A short film about Queen Victoria, explaining the curiosities and inventions that arose during her reign as well as what made her a brilliant monarch.
Where next?
Dodger's guide to poverty and the workhouse. video
In this short film for primary schools Dodger and the gang provide a brief guide to the Victorian workhouse and the common diseases from the time, particularly cholera.
Bitesize
Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.
Newsround
The latest news stories from Newsround to share in the classroom.
