A Quick History Lesson: Levi Strauss & Co
Lesson Pathways | May 20, 2010 | 1:44 pm
On this day in 1873, Levi Strauss received U.S.Patent No.139,121, for the process of adding rivets to pants for strength. Today is considered the birthday of blue jeans. Why not have a little history fun with these FREE resources?
- Read about Levi Strauss and the history of blue jeans
- Watch a video about Levi Strauss
- Watch a video on how jeans are made
- Complete a webquest to discover where jeans come from
- Print and complete this reading assignment with comprehension questions (for the older set)
- Recycle old jeans to make a lunch sack
- Recycle old jeans to make an organizer
Do you have any fun ideas to celebrate the birthday of blue jeans?
This post was written by Christina S., a homeschool mom of two girls. She lives with her family in Detroit and is looking forward to summer.
Published in Classroom Education, Homeschooling Lifestyle
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