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Year 4 Victorians

During their Victorian unit, pupils in Year 4 have used a variety of primary and secondary sources to explore life and technology advancements during this era. They used these resources, as well as key topic vocabulary to develop their own curiosity, asking questions about life during that time.

During their Victorian unit, pupils in Year 4 have used a variety of primary and secondary sources to explore life and technology advancements during this era. They used these resources, as well as key topic vocabulary to develop their own curiosity, asking questions about life during that time.

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