In this lesson, the children will focus on the key skill of historical significance. They will be introduced to Richard Trevithick as an important person from the past and discover more about his invention of the steam engine. The children will also learn more about the engine houses on the Cornish landscape as a reminder of the mining past.

The file contains the following resources:

-      an editable lesson presentation

-      an editable lesson plan

-      a main activity sheet (puzzle & answers)

-      an 'It's a mystery' activity sheet

-      an editable challenge activity (included in the lesson presentation)

National curriculum objectives:

Pupils should be taught about significant historical events, people, and places in their own locality....