INTEREST LEARNING:FASHION FROM FAIRY TALES

LOISA TATIANA CAMACHO BAUTISTA

BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE: KNIGHTS ARMORS

• • T This helmet is called a sallet helmet because of the ridges on top.

These glancing ridges are made to strengthen the top of the helmet and to deflect or cause weapons to glance off the skull

of the knight to avoid the full force of the blow. The front view of thehelmet reveals breathing holes.

The holes that are narrower were turned toward the sound ofarrows to prevent them from going through the larger breathingholes on the right side of the helmet.

The chain mail is worn around the waist and around the neck and over the shoulders and head. This gave flexible protection so th the knight could turn his head to the left and right and turn at his waist, lift his leg to get on his horse and even run in the armor.

TASK CARD # 1

FIND OUT INFORMATIONABOUT THE ARMOR WORE BYKNIGHTS THAT PROTECTEDKINGS AND QUEENS IN AKINGDOM. OBSERVE EACH PART OF THEARMOR AND DESCRIBE THEIMPORTANCE AND THE REASON FOREACH PIECE. MAKE MODELS WITHCARDBOARDS TO EXPLAIN IT ANDREPORT IT ORALLY TO THECLASS.

RESOURCES:REAL PIECES OFTHE KNIGHT ARMOR.

BACKGROUND KNOWLEGDE: KINGS AND QUEENS OUTFITS.

Kings wore robes with rings or jewelry. They were usually made with silkand sometimes had fur on top.

They also sometimes carried purses, or wore a cap. Their shoes were colorful, and had a pointed, curled toe. Also, theywould wear a combination of shirt, belt, pants/socks, and a cloak.

Both genders wore surcoats, and metals such and gold, and silver, plus many gems such as pearls and others adorned all clothing worn by royalty.

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QUEEN´S OUTFIT The queen's wardrobe was much more complex.

Only queens and princesses were

allowed to wear velvet, satin, or ermine. They were also the only people allowed to wear

Expensive veils. Their gowns were usually made of silk. Their shoes consisted of silk or velvet,

with leather coverlets for when they went outside. Their hairstyles changed through time. They

wore high headdresses, long braids, buns, covered their hair, had it loose, and others throughout

time. They wore tight lacings to make themselves thinner with better posture. Gowns and sleeves

were long and trailing, usually made of silk. The skirts were decorated with complex embroidery.

They even had makeup, consisting of white lead powder, which they put on their faces, and

perfumes from the east.

TASK CARD #2

You are a royal tailor in charge of making the outfit that the king and queen will wear for the prince´s wedding. Complete a dressmaking pattern with pieces of the royal wardrobe, and dress Barbies and Kents using them.Resources: Pictures of real outfits, real samples of these clothing, dolls, plastic jewerly, dressmaking patterns.

Printing Materials: Dressing patterns

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ORGANIZE THE BALL FOR THE PRINCESS WEDDING:

You are the musician in charge of the music for the ball. Look for medieval music: http://youtu.be/OkoLzqFk8FkYou are the chef who will cook the buffet . Set tables with pretend food: http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/food/index.htmMake the invitation cards for the wedding using the medieval style:http://www.medievalhire.co.uk/invites/index.htmYou are the glamour teacher in charge of teaching the princess the etiquette requirements for the wedding. http://www.castlesandmanorhouses.com/life.htm#etiquetteThe Great hall: http://www.castlesandmanorhouses.com/life.htm#hall