A Street Through Time - Age of Exploration

Stepping back in time to the turbulent period spanning the 17th to the 19th centuries, one would find themselves transported to a world vastly different from our own. In this era, societies across the globe were caught in the grip of immense change, witnessing remarkable advancements in science, industry, and politics. Here students can explore a street and learn about continuities and changes that occurred between the 17th and early 19th centuries.


# Lesson Objectives:


Describe what it would have been like to live in the 1600s.{.info}

Describe what it would have been like to live in the 1700s. {.info}

Describe what it would have been like to live in the early 1800s. {.info}


# What was it like to live in the 1600s?{.objective .objective1}


Living in the 1600s was a time of both challenges and opportunities, as the world experienced significant shifts in politics, culture, and daily life. In this agrarian society, life revolved around the seasons and the demands of farming.

Students can observe how the increase in small towns and villages changed the landscape and how materials such as stone were used to build housing.





# What was it like to live in the 1700s? {.objective .objective2}


Living in the 1700s was a time of great transformation and enlightenment, as the world entered an era marked by scientific progress, political revolutions, and the birth of modern industrialisation.

Students can examine how the 1700s were a time where new ideas emerged, resulting in events like the American Revolution, and new scientific ideas, such gravity.





# What was it like to live in the 1800s? {.objective .objective3}

The era was characterised by political upheavals, technological advancements, and social transformations. It was a period of great contrasts, as traditional ways of life coexisted with the rapid pace of modernisation. 

Students can view the 1800s as a time of significant industrialisation. Factories and cities became commonplace in society, with new inventions such as the steam engine, which helped transport people and goods around the globe.