Researching: Tips on finding the facts you want!

Vocabulary: infographic, sole, shoe, style, brand, timeline,

1. Where did shoes come from? The History of the shoe

https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/where-did-shoes-come-from/http://kinooze.com/shoes-now-and-then/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/fascinating-history-footwear

http://www.who-invented-the.technology/shoes.htm

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2. A timeline of shoes

The Victoria and Albert Museum UK

https://www.vam.ac.uk/shoestimeline/

3. Facts about a specific Shoe BRAND (E.g. Nike, Adidas, Sketcher, Camper Shoes, Groove Bags, Doc Martins, Flip Flops, Crocs)

How does a company develop different shoes?

Think of your favourite shoe company or your favourite TYPE of shoe.

Search term tips: e.g . History or Nike Shoes, Who invented Doc Martin Boots? The Evolution of flip flops, Development of Nike Air shoes, History of Camper Shoes (Spain)

Nike https://www.nike.com/

Adidas https://www.adidas.com/us

Sketchers https://www.skechers.com/en-us/

Gortex https://www.gore-tex.com/footwear

Camper (Spain)

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https://www.camper.com/en_US/content/history

Ecco https://us.ecco.com/

Havianas https://us.havaianas.com/

Personalised Shoes (Groovebags) https://www.groovebags.com/collections/shoes

https://brandyourshoes.com/

History of High Heels

https://www.thefactshop.com/blog/fashion-facts/history-of-high-heels

History of Sports Shoes

https://mentalitch.com/the-history-of-running-shoes/

History of Sneakers

https://theidleman.com/history-of-sneakers

History of Croc Shoes

https://www.parents.com/kids/style/fashion/crocs/

https://www.crocs.com/

History of Sandals

https://www.encyclopedia.com/sports-and-everyday-life/fashion-and-clothing/fashion/sandals

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https://www.factmonster.com/cool-stuff/fashion-and-dress/footwear-facts

History of Flip Flops

https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-are-they-called-flip-flops

https://www.aol.com/article/lifestyle/2013/05/31/the-story-behind-flip-flops/20593691/

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