Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through history as students delve into the life and groundbreaking achievements of Richard Trevithick, the pioneering engineer who revolutionized steam power and transportation.
Through engaging activities and interactive learning, students will uncover the story of Trevithick’s contribution to engineering, transportation, and industry.
In this lesson, young historians will journey through Trevithick’s life, from his childhood dreams to his ground-breaking inventions. Students will discover how Trevithick’s ideas revolutionized the way we travel today.
After diving into Trevithick’s legacy, students will have the opportunity to channel their inner historians by crafting their own biographies of this remarkable figure. With guidance and inspiration from our lesson, they’ll hone their writing skills while investigating Trevithick’s impact on history.
Curriculum Links
KS1 History
- The lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements
- Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality
- Where the people and events they study fit within a chronological framework
- Use a wide vocabulary of everyday historical terms
KS1 English
- Writing narratives about personal experiences of others (real and fictional)
- Writing about real events
- Planning or saying out loud what they are going to write about, writing ideas and key words
- Explain and discuss their understanding of their reading
How to get there
This lesson is designed to be taught in a classroom.