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Curated OER

Just Plain Buggy: Art and Science

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Budding artists explore the shapes and parts that make insects so fascinating to study, then use what they see to create original insect inspired designs. They use wax, dye, and fabric to create their designs.
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Curated OER

Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Vases

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students construct a fabric vase as shown in the book, "Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Vases" by Linda Johansen. They cut fabric and appliques using plastic templates then iron on fusible interface. Pieces of the vase are then sewn...
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Curated OER

Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine fabric. For this Applied Science lesson, students look at the fibers of fabric through a microscope. Students compare and contrast a variety of fibers.
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Curated OER

IC fabrication and packaging

For Students 7th - 12th
In this fabication worksheet students examine what the acronym "DIP" means. They answer a set of questions and identify integrated circuits. 
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Curated OER

Experiments in Tea Dyeing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the process of how plants are used to dye fabrics. They create data sheets based on the type of fabric and how long they have let the fabric soak.
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Lights, Sounds, Fabrics and Designs: Careers in the World of Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the broad range of jobs that can be found in the world of design. Students explore sound design, language architecture, etc. High schoolers design a resource book and post it on a website for others to share.
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Curated OER

Lacy Clay Ornaments

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research fabric lace and metal filigree and their origins in ancient civilizations. After researching, they create and decorate an ornament or pendant out of Crayola Air-Dry Clay that looks similar to the traditional lace or...
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Curated OER

Textile Quilt

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Learners, after researching various textile patterns, colors and motifs, explore and discover the vibrant colors and patterns of traditional African fabrics. Together they create an informative classroom textile quilt that illustrates...
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Creating a Geographical Fabric Collage

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create a geographical fabric collage with a template from their state using various fabrics and a fabric glue stick.
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Curated OER

Fabrics and Polymers

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners explore natural resources by reading a science story in class. In this fibers lesson, students identify and discuss the differences between fibers such as wool, silk, rayon, linen and cotton. Learners identify the common uses of...
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Curated OER

Nano Waterproofing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students experiment to determine a way to waterproof a piece of cotton fabric. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students use reference worksheets to explore  waterproofing and the use of nanotechnology in engineering everyday objects.....
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Curated OER

Fibers and Fabric

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to a variety of different fibers. After acting out a short story, they discover how yarn and basic weaves are made. To end the lesson, they practice making their own weave pattern using paper strips and then yarn.
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Curated OER

Fabric Selection for Quilts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers review the parts of fabric, good fabric selection for a quilt, and participate in a lab to determine a good fabric for quilts. They identify the parts of the fabric, how important the parts of the fabric are, and select...
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Imagery on Fabric

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice placing images on their completed quilts. Using their quilt they made in an earlier lesson, they print off photographs from a printer and use heat to transfer them to the fabric. They share their quilts with the class.
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Nuffield Foundation

Investigating Enzymes Used in Laundry Detergent

For Teachers 9th - 12th
It's a win-win situation: learn about enzymes and get clean clothes, too. Young scientists add enzymes to a dilution of laundry detergent. They apply them to stained fabrics to determine the effectiveness of the enzyme-filled detergents.
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Bowland

Bunting

For Students 6th - 8th
How much fabric is necessary for bunting? Scholars use given dimensions of triangular bunting (hanging decorations) to determine the amount of fabric necessary to decorate a rectangular garden. The task requires pupils to consider how...
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Smart Solutions: English Language Development Lessons (Theme 6)

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Smart Solutions is the theme of a unit created to meet the needs of English language earners. Through a series of lessons, scholars follow a routine—move, speak, and listen— to cover topics including stores, shops, celebrations, pets,...
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Curated OER

Anything Fabric

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students participate in a circle activity in which a piece of fabric is passed from student to student. They each tell something that the fabric could be such as a bonnet or turban. They use their imagination as they determine what the...
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The Fabric of Our World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discuss cultural diversity, and examine how the community reflects the cultural background of the inhabitants. They read the book, People, take a community walk, create a rainbow chart, and research other states for relocation...
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Curated OER

If I Had a Robot

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this enhancing writing with visuals worksheet, students fabricate if they had a robot what they would name it, what it would do during the day and night and what the best thing about having a robot would be.
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Warm and Toasty

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners are introduced to the concepts of specific heat and heat capacity. In groups, they design an experiment to test these two topics on various fabrics. They compare and contrast the amount of heat loss on the different materials...
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Chinese Floating Fabric

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the multifaceted Chinese culture and how its traditions and holidays have spread around the world. They discover that the Chinese word for carp has almost the same meaning as the Chinese word for profit. Therefore, a...
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Curated OER

Fabric Poncho

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create a fabric poncho to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. They sample food and drink from Mexico and follow instructions to make the ponhco. They also discover the history of the holiday.
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Why Not Fabric?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate art from Native American culture by creating fabric. In this native art analysis lesson plan, students identify the art of Plains Indians and discuss how it is represented in their fabrics, beads and decorations....

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