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History

Snapshot 1900

Key stage 3, History


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Pupils will investigate a variety of sources to find out about middle class life in 1900 London. Through handling artefacts and inventories dating from 1850 they will deduce the domestic arrangements and lifestyle of a middle class family, in the context of the 1900 period room. Pupils will learn about the decorative styles and new domestic technologies emerging at the turn of the Century and have the opportunity to work in small groups, interpret artefacts and discuss their findings.

Optional creative activity:

Inspired by fabric samples from the handling collection, pupils will use simple block printing techniques to create their own nature-inspired wallpaper.

Curriculum links:

History KS3, QCA unit 12 ‘Snapshot 1900 what was British middle class life like’
The unit builds upon history unit 11 ‘industrial changes’ and compliments unit 14 ‘the British Empire’. It can also be linked with unit 9c art and design ‘personal places, public spaces’ and unit 9 ‘shopping – past, present and future’ in the geography scheme of work.

Session information:

Sessions run for two hours, the creative activity can be incorporated or extra time added by request. Suitable for a maximum of 30 students.


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