words to describe what a material is like

a material used to make clothes, blankets, curtains, etc

materials that come from sources made by humans, such as plastic

materials that come from natural sources, such as cotton or leather

Fabric properties

Design and technology

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of the characteristics of non-woven fabrics and their joining techniques. Pupils analyse the techniques used to make fabric products and then apply this knowledge by designing and making a fabric puppet.

Templates in textiles: hand puppets

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

What are the two different types of fabrics?

When we talk about properties of fabrics, we might use our ...

To have a close look at how a puppet is made, we might take it apart. This is called ...

Wood, plastic, fabric and glass are all types of ...

toy or model which moves, helps tell stories and can put on a show

taking something apart to see how it works

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz