1. To explore the lifestyles and activities of the employees at Brucemore; 2. To compare and contrast working as a servant in a private home with working in a factory or shop; 3. To research ads and articles depicting servants in the early 20th century and consider how stereotypes affect the expectations of employers for employees; 4. To identify and research a historic building in the local community and determine how its use changed over time.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Life Below Stairs: Servants at Brucemore
2. Stereotypes, Advertisements, and the Servant Image
3. Historic Buildings and Changing Uses Over Time