History of Silk
Added: 01 May 2014
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Guide/notes
Text-heavy page of notes explaining the origins of silk in China, how it came to be developed and traded down through the years. Also includes an informative section on 'sericulture' - the farming of silkworms for the production of silk.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Continuity & Change Over Time
Strand unit: Clothes
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- refer to or use appropriate timelines
- study aspects of social, artistic, technological and scientific developments over long periods
Suggestions for use: Probably best for teacher information - but the information is good and could certainly form the basis for a class period. Bring in a silk scarf and talk about the history of silk!
- JC
- Home Economics
Strand: Textiles
Suggestions for use: Probably best for teacher information - but the information is good and could certainly form the basis for a class period. Bring in a silk scarf and talk about the history of silk!
