Lesson Plan on The Victorians

Teach your students all about life in Victorian Britain with this engaging 90-minute lesson plan. Based on the video “What was life like for ordinary Victorians? Historian Ruth Goodman explains,” by HistoryExtra, this lesson brings history to life through rich visuals, clear explanations, and hands-on activities.

Students explore how Victorians washed, dressed, ate, and lived in small crowded homes. The worksheet includes vocabulary practice, listening tasks, true or false statements, matching, comparison charts, and a creative diary-writing activity. It helps learners develop listening, reading, and writing skills while building real historical understanding.

The lesson also encourages discussion and comparison between the past and the present, helping students think critically about change and progress.

Easy to teach, no preparation needed — just play the video and hand out the worksheet. Perfect for history or English classes, this ready-to-use lesson keeps students interested and learning from start to finish. Bring the Victorian era into your classroom today!