Lesson 4: Keeping our feet warm Key Stage 2 & Key Stage 2: History

Investigating clothing worn by polar explorers on Scott's expeditions

What is the most appropriate footwear for polar exploration? How does it differ from everyday footwear?

Ernest Shackleton had been asked to help in the design of the boots as he was an experienced explorer and knew what a good boot needed to provide comfort and durability in the Polar Regions.

The materials and manufacturing techniques have changed significantly over the last 150 years; modern day polar footwear offers significantly more protection from the ice and cold than early explorers' equipment.

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Purpose of study:

History - Know and understand how people's lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world.

Understand the methods of historical enquiry, including how evidence is used rigorously to make historical claims, and discern how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations of the past have been constructed

Computing - Are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.

National Curriculum Aims / Attainment Targets	Activity focus
History: Know and understand how people's lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world. Understand the methods of historical enquiry, including how evidence is used rigorously to make historical claims, and discern how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations of the past have been constructed. Computing: Are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology. KS2 - Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information	Investigating what we wear on our feet normally. Investigating Polar footwear. Designing own footwear.

National Curriculum Aims / Attainment Targets

Activity focus

History:

Know and understand how people's lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world.
Understand the methods of historical enquiry, including how evidence is used rigorously to make historical claims, and discern how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations of the past have been constructed.

Computing:

Are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
KS2 - Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information