Unit 5 What are the shirts made of
(Section A 1a-1c)
Grade level: 9th grade
Objectives:
Students will be able to identify different types of materials used to make clothes.
Students will be able to use vocabulary related to clothing materials in context.
Students will be able to describe the properties of different types of materials.
Materials:
PowerPoint presentation
Pictures of different types of clothing materials
Handout with vocabulary related to clothing materials
Whiteboard and markers
Procedure:
Warm-up
Greet the students and ask them to name some types of clothing materials they know.
Write their answers on the board.
Presentation
Show pictures of different types of clothing materials, such as cotton, silk, wool, and polyester, and explain their properties.
Introduce the vocabulary related to clothing materials using the handout.
Practice
Divide the class into pairs.
Give each pair a set of pictures of clothing items made of different materials.
Ask them to match the clothing items with the correct material.
Monitor the students and provide assistance as needed.
Production
Ask the students to work individually.
Give them a list of questions related to the properties of different types of materials.
Ask them to answer the questions using the vocabulary they have learned.
Collect their answers and review them.
Conclusion
Review the vocabulary related to clothing materials and their properties.
Ask the students to summarize what they have learned.
Assessment:
Observe students' participation in the practice activity.
Check students' answers to the production activity for accuracy.
Review their summaries of what they have learned.
Extension:
Research Project: Ask students to research the production process of one type of clothing material and present their findings in class. They should include information about the raw materials, manufacturing process, and environmental impact of the production process.
Debate: Divide the class into two groups and assign each group a different perspective on the use of synthetic materials in clothing production. Have them prepare arguments and debate the topic in class.
Creative Writing: Ask students to write a story or poem that includes descriptions of clothing made of different materials. Encourage them to use descriptive language and sensory details to bring their writing to life.
Fashion Design: Challenge students to design their own outfit using different types of clothing materials. They should consider the properties of each material and how they can be combined to create a functional and fashionable outfit.
Recycling Project: Encourage students to think about the environmental impact of clothing production and disposal. Have them research ways to recycle or repurpose clothing materials and present their ideas in class. They can also create their own upcycled clothing item using materials they have at home.
Homework:
Ask students to find an article of clothing at home and write a paragraph describing what it is made of and its properties.