The Fabric of History Curriculum

This is the complete version of The Fabric of History on the web. This curriculum builds on students' interest in clothing and fashion statements by helping them develop a framework of important dates and events in U.S. history through an exploration of clothing and style in the years 1600-1980. The curriculum includes timelines, pictures, readings, formal and informal writing assignments, multiple choice practice, and suggestions for interpreting and synthesizing new information through visual, kinesthetic, and interpersonal activities.

Preview Sample Lesson Plans

Or you can view the curriculum in its entirety using the following links. These are in PDF format, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded for free on the Web. Just follow the instructions, but be prepared for it to take some time to download the program.

For your convenience the curriculum has been broken into several chunks, listed here under the following chapter names:

• Introduction
• Colonial Era 1600-1800
• Early Industry 1800-1900 Part I
• Early Industry 1800-1900 Part II
• The Modern Era 1900-1980 Part I
• The Modern Era 1900-1980 Part IIa
• The Modern Era 1900-1980 Part IIb
• The Modern Era 1900-1980 Part III
• Spanning Time