PRACTICELESSONS AND UNITS
Explore the rich history and cultivation techniques of cotton in our “Cotton Chronicles” unit, delving into lessons on sustainable farming practices and the evolution of cotton production.
GET INVOLVED
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Cotton Activities for Primary School Students
These six hands-on STEM projects cater to various primary school stages and can be conducted either at home or in a classroom setting. Activities encompass a cotton hunt, design and creation, scientific exploration, and the deconstruction of a plant to examine its characteristics.
Aligned with the Australian Curriculum, Stage 1 emphasizes data representation through objects and drawings, followed by an investigation into living things. Stage 2 delves into biological sciences, focusing on differentiating living and non-living entities and understanding life cycles. In Stage 3, the emphasis is on design and technology, along with honing science inquiry skills through projects like the scientific investigation.
Wrapped in Cotton
Designed for both the Fashion Applied Senior Syllabus and Textiles & Design, “Wrapped in Cotton” offers valuable insights applicable to students across diverse design and creative industries. This resource equips students with actionable tools to navigate the circular fashion economy, guiding them as both fashion users and designers. It explores sustainable design processes from fiber to fashion, encouraging conscious decision-making for garment durability and end-of-life considerations, fostering a cycle that contributes to regenerative systems. “Wrapped in Cotton” incorporates dynamic elements such as videos, websites, research, and case studies to enhance learning experiences. This aligns seamlessly with the requirements of the Australian Curriculum in Fashion Applied Senior Syllabus and Textiles & Design.
