Fashion timeline project

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.
  • Address and sometimes devise historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity and difference and significance.
  • Construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.

Computing

  • Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content.

Lesson Planning

Final evaluation project- create pictorial timeline of Britain using clothing developments and changes in fashions and materials.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To demonstrate an understanding of the changes in social history since 1066 by answering questions and by organising and presenting relevant historical information.
  • To use an online search engine effectively to research clothing through history and to begin to understand how to keep themselves safe online.

Children will:

  • Demonstrate their understanding of the periods in British history since 1066.
  • Choose an item of clothing to research, including the changes in use, design and expectation, for example the hat, shoes, dresses.
  • Create a pictorial timeline of Britain using clothing developments and changes in fashions and materials.

You Will Need

You do not need any particular resources for this session.