Students participate in an activity in which they place placards listing geographic features, landmarks, etc. in the correct place on a large fabric map of a given country. They also examine artifacts, photos, sounds/music, etc. from...

Students recognize and describe the sewn beading style of the Ojibwa tribe that was influenced by seventeenth-century French floral embroidery and fabric prints imported by the French traders. They adapt and recreate an Ojibwa bead motif.

Second graders experiment with a thermometer and water samples of varying temperatures. They examine the effect different colors and different fabrics have on retaining heat. They examine snow samples for water and dirt content. They...

Students participate in an activity where they are blindfolded to guess what type of fabric it is, relying on their sense of touch. They discuss different items in the classroom that have texture and give a list of words that describe...

Fourth graders practice making patterns using Unifix cubes and identify, analyze, and determine rules for describing numerical patterns involving operations and nonnumerical growing patterns. They also find an example of a pattern in...

Learners are introduced to product design. In this social studies and technology lesson plan, students examine the historical role of mass production in the development of American business and industry and then apply their knowledge in...

Fourth graders explore the Roman origins and evolution of our calendar.

Students identify four different African cloth design styles and associate them with the cultures examined in this lesson. The lesson also includes a creative project where each student creates their own cloth design.

Dressing for success is not always about looking sharp. Sometimes it is about staying warm and dry. Present your class with an activity that challenges groups of pupils to design a layered material for blizzard conditions. The teams test...

Students create a lap-sized quilt top using a French Braid method. Lesson is written with two time frame options and has step by step classroom instructions as well as suggested homework.

Students create one-of-a-kind quilts inspired by gardens. Finished quilt size is 75" square. Inspiration and design process is the focus of creating these quilts. Lesson focuses mainly on design rather than completion of the quilt.

Students explore authenticity in written works and the responsibilities of the media. They read two Holocaust accounts, one that is factual and one that was fabricated. They further examine, the importance of authenticity in the media.

Students trace Marco Polo's route into China and use the Internet to research major products fabricated in 13th century China. They discuss their findings and write a report on either: silk, porcelain, jade, lacquerware or tea.

Young scholars identify and describe the primary, secondary and tertiary colors. They also identify the order in which these three categories of colors fit on the color wheel. Students then create a color wheel using any medium...

High schoolers identify that the arrangement of furniture is an extension of space planning and a good arrangement of furniture will be both functional and pleasing. They also fill in the Furniture Arrangement worksheet during the...

Students complete a variety of activities related to the book "Feast For 10" by Cathryn Falwell. They read the book and follow the recipe for pumpkin pie from the story. Students then write about their cooking experience, describe the...

Learners study quilts. In this history/geometry quilt lesson, students discover the history behind quilt making and get a chance to make quilt blocks of their own. They work independently to make a quilt block out of construction paper...

Students discuss the importance of having school spirit and supporting players during games. After choosing a fabric, they make a banner with a message in which to support their school. To end the lesson, they hang the banner in the school.

Students discover which colors are customary to use at weddings and specific holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Using fabric, they make their own design related to a holiday of their choice. To end the lesson, they hang them...

Around 93 percent of the reefs on Australia's Great Barrier Reef have been bleached, and almost one quarter of them are now dead. Scholars research the sea temperatures, especially around the areas with coral reefs, to make connections...

Students discuss quilts within their family to reflect on their experiences. Students examine quilt sqares and sewing techniques. Students create the quilt square in the classroom and a Hyperstudio card in the computer lab.

Students practice laying out clothing patterns on the straight of the grain. Using construction paper and glue sticks, they practice laying out the pattern pieces correctly. Students cut the shrunken pattern pieces and attach them to...

Students discover the characteristics of batik fabrics. Using the fabric, they create a tulip garden wall hanging. They review warm and cool colors and use various stitching techniques for the stems and leaves. They share their...

Students construct a 9-Patch Star using foundation units in the required text "Simply Sensational 9-Patch Stars." They discuss fabric selection for the star block. Students cut and label their fabrics.