This unit looks at the uses of linen over the centuries. Pupils are encouraged to explore different aspects of past socieities and their use of Linen. Pupils should investigate the properties of linen that make it suitable for these uses.
Learning Intentions
Pupils are learning
- Comparing an aspect of the community over a period of time (History - Change over time)
- Some characteristics of past societies (History - Change over time)
- Why materials are chosen for their use (Science & Technology: Place)
- Comparisons between people and places (Geography: Place)
By
- Find out how people used to live
- Learn about the origin and properties of some materials
- Recognise some of the uses of materials in the past
- Understand the uses of linen and other fabrics
- Understand the properties of linen and other fabrics
- Know the ways in which the use of linen has changed over time
