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  • Year 6

What are modern and smart textile materials?

In this lesson, we will learn what modern textile materials are and why they are used. You will also learn about smart textile materials and their potential use in fashion design.

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  • Year 6

What are modern and smart textile materials?

In this lesson, we will learn what modern textile materials are and why they are used. You will also learn about smart textile materials and their potential use in fashion design.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. what impact products have beyond their intended purpose, the negative impact of the textiles industry

Equipment

Existing textile products for investigation and deconstruction, selection of fabrics, pins, needles, thread, measuring tape

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which natural fibre comes from a plant?

Correct answer: Cotton
Silk
Wool

Q2.
What is the name of this textile tool?

An image in a quiz
Clip
Fastener
Correct answer: Needle
Pin

Q3.
True or false, nylon is a man-made fibre?

False
Correct answer: True

Q4.
Which one is the correct spelling?

Synethetic
Correct answer: Synthetic
Synthtic
Sythetic

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which one of the following is not a feature of a modern fibre?

Breathability
Correct answer: Crease resistant
Lightness
Waterproof

Q2.
True or false, modern fibres make products less hygienic for the user?

Correct answer: False
True

Q3.
True or false, smart materials can have circuits and microprocessors woven into them?

False
Correct answer: True

Q4.
Which one of the following is not a benefit of using a smart fibre?

Correct answer: Can be easily recycled
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