This is a four module unit study that studies fashion from plant to clothing. It features Wool, Cotton, Silk and Flax/Linen and incorporates activities to encourage English, Math, Science and more!

This is the first module in the Fashion History Through Textiles unit study. Here you can learn about wool - from sheep to cloth follow the process of shearing, dying, spinning and weaving.

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In Module 2 of the Fashion History Through Textiles unit study students can find out about silk. Learn about Ancient China, silk worms and what clothing is made from silk! A combination of information and activities adds fun and interest to this topic which is a brief summary of Silk.

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In module 3 of the Fashion History Through Textiles unit study you can study the cotton plant. Find out how it grows, how it is harvested and how it is made into cloth. Delve into the history of plantations, slaves and the cotton gin. With information and activities to combine fun and education this brief study of cotton in fashion can supplement any lesson plan!

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The fourth and last module in the the Fashion History Through Textiles unit study is about flax, which produces linen. This fabric is for more than just for tablecloths as you will learn in this brief study. Follow the process of plant to product while also doing activities in english, math, art, history, geography and more!

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