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Clothing 2 Sample Notebook

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students master skills before sewing on their projects. They watch a demonstration on how to make each of these samples and apply correct techniques for inserting zippers (centered, lapped, fly, or exposed/sport). The discover how to do...
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What I Want to be When I Grow Up

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover different careers in music. In this career exploration lesson, 6th graders explore four different categories of music careers: music education, music performance, music business and music therapy. Students create ...
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TECH:Robotic Hazardous Materials Squad

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a remote controlled robot to simulate a hazardous materials removal exercise. They are introduced to the following career: Robotics, Hazardous Materials Specialist, Robotic Technician, Environmental Scientist, Manufacturing...
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Natural Fibers and Textiles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students sort fibers by identifying the appropriate characteristics of natural fibers. After sorting, students determine the difference between man-made and natural fibers, and play textile bingo.
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Proportion Flattering the Figure- Principle of Design

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students create a professional fashion presentation incorporating the principles and elements of design, explain each in writing, (portfolio, color board, power point, display, etc.). They learn how to create a flattering figure and...
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Goals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers generate and choose specific skills and tasks to guide the work-based learning experience. They use the five steps to setting goals to help their goal planning to be more efficient. In addition, they view a Goals power...
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Consumerism

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars identify image and information ads, define consumer goods and services, explain teen consumer spending impacts.
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Beginning Sewing Projects

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners practice basic sewing techniques constructing a sewing project.
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Personal Body Types

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students become familiar with four major body types; assess their own bodies, and complete an assignment showing which styles and design details would look best on different body types.
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Coping with Crying: Shaken Baby Syndrome

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss information about reasons babies cry and ways to cope with the crying. It also provided information about Shaken Baby Syndrome.
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Color - Interior Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the principle elements of design along with the sequence of colors on the color wheel. In groups, they assign a feeling or mood to each color and share it with the class. To end the lesson, they use the internet to...
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Fibers and Fabric

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to a variety of different fibers. After acting out a short story, they discover how yarn and basic weaves are made. To end the lesson, they practice making their own weave pattern using paper strips and...
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Choose Your Attitude

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how attitude can make a difference in how they progress and become successful. They view movie clips and discuss how attitudes can change and influence people's lives. Students look at characteristics that employers look...
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Job Application

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils encounter how to fill out a job application correctly. They read and discuss appropriate measures that should be taken in filling out a job application. Students fill a job application out and be assessed by their teacher.
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Introduction to the Principles of Design & Balance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the relationship of the principles of design to the elements and also the principle of balance. They demonstrate knowledge of fashion strategies. Students distinguish between line, texture, color, shape/form and patterns.
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Getting and Keeping a Job for Teens

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine teen labor laws. In this teen jobs lesson, students read labor laws and complete sample job applications. Students also role play job interviews and examine hiring packets.
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From Milk to Cheese & Seed to Shelf

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learn about food production by making cheese, seeing how a seed gets to a shelf, and discussing food safety. Budding agriculturalists complete several activities and learn about food production, biotechnology, food preservation,...
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High-Tech Food: Science in Your Shopping Cart

For Teachers 7th
Kids are given a lot to think about, as they delve into the world of high-tech foods. They discuss GMOs, biotechnology, food enhancements and domestication. They view videos, engage in class discussions, complete worksheets, and learn...
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Task: Range of Motion

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
If you have ever injured your shoulder, you know it takes a while to improve your arm's range of motion. In this real-world example, young mathematicians gain insight into the world of physical therapy while they analyze a case study...
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Transportation Fuels: What Car Will You Drive?

For Teachers 7th
How many different types of biofuels are out there? Seventh graders watch a series of videos and participate in a series of activities in order to better understand all the transportation options available. They consider what type of car...
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America's Heartland: Step-By-Step Lesson Guide

For Teachers 7th - 12th
An excellent resource gets kids looking at agricultural production to better understand the careers needed in distributing foods from the farm to the consumer. Book, poster, web, and video links are included for teacher use. There is...
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The Business of Agriculture

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners explore the importance of agribusiness in the US economy. They play one game where they sort and discuss the importance of agricultural commodities. They also play the game Pit to better understand how agricultural products are...
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Where Does It Come From?

For Teachers 7th
Do you or your learners know where apples or potato chips come from? If not, you will after this instructional activity. To explore careers in agriculture, learners first examine the importance of agriculture to our nation. They view...
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Finance: Depreciation (Double Declining)

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Of particular interest to a group of business and finance pupils, this lesson explores depreciation of automobile values by comparing the double declining balance to the straight line method. Mostly this is done through a slide...