Watch this science-focused video all about wool, how it is made, collected, and turned into clothing.
While you are watching, remember the different steps involved in creating wool.
Wonderful Wool
Watch this science-focused video all about wool.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we showcase different types of clothing?
- What kinds of clothes do people wear in other cultures?
- How do we dress for different types of weather?
Possible Ideas
Class Fashion Show Clothing Around The World Weather-Ready Outfits
How can we showcase different types of clothing?
Possible Idea: Class Fashion Show
Activities:
- Plan a fashion show featuring clothing from various occasions (e.g., sportswear, party clothes, traditional attire).
- Students can bring items from home or create outfits using craft materials.
- Practice walking the “runway” and describing the clothes.
- Host the fashion show for another class or parents.
What kinds of clothes do people wear in other cultures?
Possible Idea: Clothing Around The World
Activities:
- Research traditional clothing from different countries or cultures.
- Create posters or drawings showing the clothing and explaining its significance.
- Optionally, bring in or make simple replicas of the clothing to try on or display.
- Present their findings to the class.
- If able, invite people from different cultures to show their clothing to the class or community.
How do we dress for different types of weather?
Possible Idea: Weather-Ready Outfits
Activities:
- Students choose a type of weather (e.g., rainy, snowy, sunny) and create an outfit for it.
- Include accessories like umbrellas, hats, or gloves.
- Draw or craft their outfits and explain why the items are needed.
- Display their projects on a classroom “Weather Wall.”
- Students can also create a guide for the most suitable clothing to wear for different kinds of weather.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
