Description
What’s included in the Curious Trails Nature’s Textiles Unit Study:
LESSON ONE: Cotton
•Discover the plant that produces cotton and how it is grown.
•Follow the journey of a cotton t-shirt from harvesting to manufacturing.
•Make a cotton flower and discuss anatomy.
•Go on a scavenger hunt for all the ways cotton is used in our homes.
•Extend our learning with a ‘cotton blower’ STEM challenge!
LESSON TWO: Bamboo
•Discover how bamboo is grown and harvested.
•Learn the process of turning bamboo fibers into bamboo bed sheets!
•Explore the advantages and disadvantages of bamboo fabrics in ‘the great debate’.
•Learn how to care for your own ‘lucky bamboo’ plant.
•Create some bamboo art and discuss bamboo anatomy.
LESSON THREE: Wool
•Discover the properties of sheep wool.
•Follow the journey of a wool sweater from a baby lamb to sheep fleece to spun yarn.
•Celebrate sheep with a ‘wooly sheep craft’ and discuss sheep anatomy.
•Learn our tips for ‘knitting with kids’ and follow the tutorials to practice beginner knit stitches.
LESSON FOUR: Natural Dyes
•Learn the three sources of natural dyes.
•Explore the process of dying fabrics including how to measure dyes and the purpose of mordants.
•Create your own natural dyes at home.
•Make a pounded plant and flower art print.
UNIT CELEBRATION
Study poetry & copywork while enjoying your Lattice Apple Tarts together.
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