The document describes a school project where students researched the clothing traditions of their ancestors. They gathered old photos, clothing items, and accessories from family members. The class was divided into groups, each researching a different aspect of historical dress. The groups presented their findings in an exhibition that showcased traditional clothing for different occasions and regions. The project helped students develop pride in their local heritage and cultural traditions while encouraging teamwork and research skills.

1. CLOTHING -
PAST AND PRESENT

2. Looking for ideas on how to
modernize teaching, make it
more interesting, and
encourage pupils to do some
research work, we came
across an interesting idea – to
familiarise our pupils with the
old customs and manner of
dressing of their ancestors.
With this project we wanted
to connect the past with the
future at the present by
developing a positive attitude
about the traditions and local
heritage that we inherited.

5. The project has been realized in
the form of group work through
different activities and integration
of school subjects.
Pupils gathered information from
different media sources and
collected old clothes, jewelry and
fashion accessories with a lot of
help from their parents and
grandparents.
Class was divided into eight
groups. Each group had a
coordinator who gave weekly
reports on how well the
realization of the project was
going.

6. Pupils participated in the
project with great joy, and
they also involved their
parents.

7. During the work, we were surprised by their creativity,
mutual respect and unity.

8. By doing their best, pupils made an exhibition that has
delighted both parents and other pupils of our school.

17. It is difficult to describe in words every detail of this
project, so it is best to just give a brief overview.

18. The first group collected old
photos and old clothes.

35. The second group tried to find out
how people used to dress for funerals.

37. The third group prepared a presentation of
clothes for weddings – old and new.

41. The fourth group presented the history of bathing suits.

44. The fifth group presented Jewelry, costumes and
fashion details of our region through time.

51. The sixth group presented
development of headgear.

59. The seventh group explored school
clothes through history.

62. The eighth group presented handbags
through time.

69. They also tried to compare old and new clothes. We were
particularly rejoiced by the participation of our pupil VALENTINA
who is being schooled at home because of her condition.

80. Conclusion
Pupils enjoyed working on this project.
They learned how to research different topics; they evaluated
historic resources and practiced teamwork.
They also developed an awareness of the rich and very
interesting traditions and local heritage of their city.
This kind of work enabled the development of pupils’
national pride and identity. It also stimulated their desire to
present the cultural and natural treasures of their homeland
to people from other countries.

81. We also became very popular: because of the presentation of
the project and the exhibition, we appeared on national
television news. Pupils learned that it takes a lot of work to
create something that others will recognize and acknowledge
as true value.
The project goes on as new ideas and proposals, make the
daily life in our school better and more meaningful.
In addition to familiarizing ourselves with our tradition and
heritage, we learned something new and had a lot of fun
working together.

82. And that’s what matters the most!