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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weavers Tell Their Stories

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the practice of weaving by Mayan women. They read personal accounts and write a sentence stating the main idea. They also write a short report on weaving as a cultural and economic way of life for the Mayan women.
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Other

Spinning the Web: The Story of the Cotton Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete look at the history of the cotton industry in England. Navigate the site by clicking on topics at the top of the page. You can also find a list of museums on the left side of the page. Clicking on the museum will take you to...
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Textiles

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site on textiles of the North American Southwest. Includes a gallery, map, catalog, glossary and timeline.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Inventor of the Week: Edmund Cartwright

For Students 9th - 10th
Edmund Cartwright is featured in this brief biography for automating the textile industry with a power loom.
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Handout
Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Craftsmen and Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the role and importance of the craftsman in Egyptian society, primarily in reference to the works of the pharaohs. Hyperlinks to other articles on this website.
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Handout
Other

Araneae, Spiders of Europe: Family Amaurobiidae

For Students 9th - 10th
Multiple colorful pictures bring this web site to life. Contains information on the mating and preying habits of the amaurobiidae, otherwise known as the tunnel weavers.