Friday, December 5, 2008

Exploring and finding Electronic Resources

As you begin to learn more about the Victorian time period, Charles Dickens and the London Industrial Revolution, you may also develop a curiosity to discover and learn more. Surf the web and find resources that would be helpful to you and your peers. Add links by cutting and pasting the URL. Be sure to label the blog entry appropriately and tell whether the link is biased or not. Some topics you may want to research include:

Queen Victoria
Workhouses
Debtor's prison
Industrial Revolution
Child Labor

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

What I Think I Know....Background Knowledge?!

Think about what you already know about Charles Dickens, Victorian England and London's Industrial Revolution. Post a comment with what you think you know regarding this topic. Even if you think you know nothing, take an educated guess.

Christmas Carol Edugames

Here are some links you can explore to find out more information about Victorian England, Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol. When finished post a comment about something interesting you discovered and would like to share with others.

Dickens Game

Interactive Timeline

Victorian Era