Throughout this lesson, students will learn about sustainability in the textile industry …
Throughout this lesson, students will learn about sustainability in the textile industry by researching fast fashion. While completing the workbook, students begin with learning what the fast fashion industry is. Next, they learn about the negative impacts of fast fashion. Students will explore the environmental impact of fast fashion. Finally, students will learn about what they can do to consume textiles in a sustainable manner. All throughout the activity, students are reflecting on their learning by answering questions over the content and their responses to it. This lesson on fast fashion is a student-directed workbook - perfect for a day with a substitute teacher. This lesson is designed to take one, 50-minute class period.
To dive into this topic, students will begin with reflecting on …
To dive into this topic, students will begin with reflecting on their current knowledge of their favorite clothing brands, fast fashion, and pollution. Next, students will watch a video showcasing the global impact of our textile waste in Ghana. These individuals will test their previous knowledge on sustainability facts. They will observe the global impact of our waste through pictures and culminate what they see in a collage. Students will read an article covering the global impact of our fast fashion trend. Finally, students will work in groups to create a persuasive infomercial to culminate their new knowledge. All throughout this process, students will journal their thoughts, changing perspectives, and consumption goals for the future.
This documentary is an excellent resource to use at the beginning of …
This documentary is an excellent resource to use at the beginning of a textiles unit in middle school or a textile sciences unit in high school. It showcases careers that are available in the textile industry as well as current science that is being researched. The examples are relatable for students, yet push the boundaries on conceptualizing the future of the textile industry.
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