Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson: Functional Fashion

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Upper graders scrutinize the clothing worn by the vaqueros in James Walker's painting, Cowboys Roping a Bear. They pay close attention to the period style as well as the clothing functionality in the given context. Kids then design their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Capitals, Designers & Common Fashion Terms

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
The importance of fashion on society is identified and new vocabulary associated with fashion is defined. Using the internet, your class will identify the major fashion capitals of the world and write about one. To end the lesson plan,...
Lesson Plan
1
1
PBS

Family History: Those with Lofty Ideals

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Would you stand up for your beliefs, no matter the cost? Scholars investigate their own families to uncover examples of how and when someone stood up for their ideals. Using video clips, interviews, and eulogies, they come to understand...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fashion History Paper

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write a two-page paper on their personal fashion history or a similar topic. They proofread their papers using an attached rubric.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vocation: Fashion Powerpoints

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the history of fashion through a Powerpoint presentation and several hands-on projects. After creating their own presentations of particular fashion eras, they sketch costume examples and place them in portfolios.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fashion History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a PowerPoint presentation on fashion history while taking notes. They choose a fashion era to research and, in groups, prepare a presentation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

History of Miss America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make a time-lines of of decades using images from Miss America.  In this history lesson, students looks at the country's beauty pageant and how it changes the lives of women in America.  Students debate issues...
Interactive
Curated OER

Oliver Cromwell

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions about Oliver Cromwell. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
Lesson Plan
University of Northern Iowa

Clothing

For Teachers 5th - 12th
As part of an investigation of the folk traditions of their area, class members research the articles of clothing worn at earlier times, the fibers and materials, and the machinery used to produce these items. In addition, class...
Activity
Curated OER

Changemakers Lesson Plans

For Students 6th - 12th
An astronaut, a fashion designer, a Secretary of the Interior, an actor, and an Olympic Gold Medal winner! Teens and tweens have an opportunity to be changemakers as they research modern Native Americans and their many accomplishments...
PPT
Curated OER

The World's Last Great Wilderness (Antarctica)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
It's a shame that there are no photographs in this presentation because the information is fascinating! Each identically fashioned slide contains bullet points of information about Antarctica that will enhance an earth science...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Portraits as Keys to History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create self-portraits using images and words. They discuss portraits from the Memorial Art Gallery, create a self-portrait collage usng images and words from magazines, and complete a worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vocational: Fashion Reports

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils take notes on a Powerpoint presentation about fashion history and prepare their own reports based on it. Following the presentation, they discuss how current fashion trends are influenced by past ones. In groups, students select...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vocational: Fashion History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and present reports on 20th century fashions and their influences. After watching a video about fashion, they complete worksheets based on the film. In another activity, students make doll-sized clothing items using...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Technology of War Questions

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Canadian history worksheet, students read Canadian History, by Ian Hundey and then respond to 7 short answer questions about war technologies.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus River, and Huang He Civilizations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students develop a timeline of events associated with Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus River, and the Huang He. They prepare a clay, wood, or paper model of a representative artifact from one civilization. They write a description of their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Music Theories

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Explore the inception and evolution of hip-hop music as a springboard for writing music reviews and researching other genres of music. Learners will read and discuss the Times' article, From Underground Music to Fashion Statement to then...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Late Middle Ages (850 to 1492 A. D.)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss what roles the clergy, nobles and peasants played during the late Middle Ages. They explain what led to the growth of trade and towns in Western Europe. Ultimately, students describe how kings in Western Europe built...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Primary Sources in the Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Scholars study a historical photograph to make predictions of what happened right after the picture was taken. They research a variety of different topics and use primary sources to answer questions about common food, fashion trends, and...
PPT
Curated OER

The French Revolution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Plenty of events and attitudes incited the French Revolution. Your class will learn all about the causes, effects, and changes that took place during and after this war. Each slide is put together in an easy-to-follow fashion, with...
Unit Plan
iTheatrics and Broadway

School of Rock the Musical: Education Guide

For Parents 6th - 12th Standards
That old fashioned rock and roll comes alive as theatre arts students prepare to attend a live performance of the musical School of Rock. Packed with both pre- and post-production materials, the guide has it all. Rock on!
Activity
Orlando Shakes

The Importance of Being Earnest: Study Guide

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Historically, members of the upper class provide plenty of fodder for comedic writers. Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest is no exception, and a study guide for the classic play discusses some of the Victorian social...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Old Style in High Style

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore how fashion has mirrored the attitudes and lifestyles of people in different cultures throughout history and create fashion magazines reflecting their findings.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The John Travolta Syndrome

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the influence of music and film on contemporary fashion. In this popular culture instructional activity, students research select films featuring John Travolta. Students research selected time periods in American history...

Other popular searches