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Social studies

Challenge 1: Lennoxlove toilet service

Learners can research what objects were in the Lennoxlove Toilet Service and what they were used for. The class could make a Glow Wiki on about the Lennoxlove Toilet Service; each group of learners could research a different aspect and record their findings on a section of the wiki. Learners could compare and contrast this to what toiletries, etc that they bring on holidays with them, how this has changed and why this has changed.

Challenge 2: Lady Francis Stuart

Learners could complete a character profile about Lady Francis Stuart, the owner of the Lennoxlove Toilet Service. The teacher could provide key questions which the learners could answer in their profile.

Challenge 3: Toilet service versus vanity case

Learners could take part in a discussion about what materials the toilet service was made from, the design and patterns on it, and how it was transported. They could compare and contrast this to modern day vanity cases due to technological advancements. For example, it is not practical to transport the Lennoxlove Toilet Service on an aeroplane. Learners could present their findings.