Hat

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hat

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sociocultural indicators?Hats have historically signified social class, profession, marital status, and religious affiliation
2. What is a hat and why do people wear them?A hat is a head covering that keeps us cool or warm, protects us from the sun or cold, and can make us look stylish.
3. How did hats change from ancient times to today?Hats started as simple covers made from animal skins or leaves, then grew into symbols of rank, and now are made with wool, felt, and even synthetic materials for everyday use and special jobs.

Utilitarian: Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
Stratification: The arrangement or classification of something into different groups or layers.
Subculture: A cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests that differ from those of the larger culture.