What can you learn from a textile tree?
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Introduction
In this tutorial you can learn more about the subject knowledge required to teach the unit and effective ways of teaching this unit. The Big Task in "What can you learn from a textile tree?" is for each pupil to take part in designing and making a class 'tree' using card tubes and textile wrappings. The tree then becomes a classroom teaching resource.
This is Screen 1. To get to Screens 2 to 5 click on one of the numbers above.
Screen 1. Introduction to the tutorial
Screen 2. Sources of fibres for fabrics
Screen 3. Structure of fabrics
Screen 4. Linking with science
Screen 5. Linking with art
You will find additional information and activities by clicking on the More? and Try this! cards at the bottom of each screen.
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