Instructional Video

How Is Leather Made?

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Leather tanning is a chemical production! Scholars watch as a video outlines the chemistry behind processing leather. The instructor describes the chemical makeup of the leather itself and the structure of the chemicals that preserve the material.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Bring in different samples of leather to compare their properties
  • Create a graphic organizer to compare and contrast methods of processing leather
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects a basic understanding of chemical structure
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides links to additional videos in the series
  • Discusses several different methods of processing leather
Cons
  • None