Rich and flowing

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of British Clothing 1066 to Present Day The History of British Clothing

Objectives

History

  • Study an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
  • Study changes in an aspect of social history such as clothing.
  • Construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.

Lesson Planning

Explore the Tudors from the 16th Century and how their clothing was influenced by the time period.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To answer questions about the clothing of the Tudor period.

Children will:

  • Know what life was like in Britain at this time and what key social aspects had changed since the last era studied.
  • Understand what influenced the style, colour and clothing design choices during this period.
  • Give considered responses to questions about clothing from the Tudor period.
  • Pose for a Tudor-style photo.

You Will Need

  • Topic books
  • Good (but not essential): range of Tudor outfits in children’s size, including a ruff and hat
  • Camera

Weblinks

There are no weblinks needed for this session.