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April 29, 2025

High School Students
Lesson Plans & Other Teacher Elements

Lesson plans for High School Students are archived here. Other Teacher Elements are in development for each of the class grade groupings. The Elements will provide teachers with a variety of tools to aid in educating students about textiles, and will include lesson plans shared by other teachers.

We invite you to help in developing this area by providing your comments, sharing ideas and submitting your favor textile lesson plans. Please visit the Teachers Area for more information.

KNITTING FUNDAMENTALS CURRICULUM

The Advanced Functional Fabric of America (AFFOA) Knitting Fundamental Curriculum within their SeamLS provides high school students with foundational knowledge about knitting, patterns, and yarns. For advanced students, it includes instruction of how to use the Knit Paint software and the SHIMA SIEKI knitting machine to create original designs.

Lesson Plan: The Impact of the Textile Industry on Modern Society




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