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Dress for Success ActivityDress for Success Activity
Publisher
Teach Engineering
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Year
2007
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Dress for Success

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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 different combinations of materials in simulated environments to determine the best combination for their prototype. 

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Concepts

articles of clothing, design, fashion design, winter weather, severe weather, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • After the groups determine their new material, have them design clothing using that material

Classroom Considerations

  • Gather several different types of material swatches
  • Set up a testing area for the groups to test their materials
  • The second part in a 12-part series

Pros

  • The testing protocols are open to allow for the groups to determine the best way to test the fabrics
  • The worksheet comes in a .doc format in case you want to make edits to the procedure

Cons

  • None

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