Grades 2-6 Students
Textile Study Topics

• Learn about the wide world of fabrics around them.
• Learn what makes fabrics different.
• Learn fabric properties
• Learn about new fabric technology and sustainability

INDEX

TEXTILES - GENERAL

• TOPIC - FABRICS ARE ALL AROUND US
• TOPIC - FABRICS FEEL DIFFERENT

TEXTILE PROPERTIES

• TOPIC - TEXTILE FIBER CHARACTERISTICS
• TOPIC - FABRICS FOR DIFFERENT WEATHER AND DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES
• TOPIC - SELECT FABRIC PROPERTIES FOR DIFFERENT OCCUPATIONS

FABRIC CONSTRUCTION

• TOPIC - DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KNITTING and WEAVING
• TOPIC - DISCUSS THE PARTS OF VARIOUS APPAREL

TECHNOLOGY

• TOPIC - DISCUSS HOW TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING FABRICS

SUSTAINABILITY

• TOPIC - FABRIC WASTE
• TOPIC - LEARN SUSTAINABILITY TERMS USED FOR TEXTILE PRODUCTS
• TOPIC - HOW WE CAN HELP
• TOPIC - OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY PROBLEM/SOLUTIONS

SKILLS

Utilize videos, written & teacher instructions

• Learn to finger knit
• Learn simple sewing skills
• Parts of a sewing machine
• How to use a sewing machine
• Basic pattern reading
• Learn basic knitting and crocheting

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Invite a Guest Speaker
Guest speaker(s) with textile background - either in person or virtual. Discuss topics such as: how textiles all around us; basics of textile production, future of textiles.

Take a Field Trips (in-person or online)

• Visit a museum, in-person or online, that’s having an exhibit about textiles
• Visit a shop where fabric is being sewn
• Go to a fabric store and look at and feel fabrics