Tasks

== To find out more, we are now going to split into 3 different types of expert groups. Each group will learn about a particular aspect of clothing and sustainability and will share their knowledge with the rest of the class at the end of the Green Threads WebQuest. Time to choose your groups! ==


 * **Fibre Expert Group - Design and present an environmentally friendly school uniform. **

==== In teams of four, your task is to investigate what clothes are made of. Are the clothes that you wear made from plant, animal or synthetic (man- made) sources? Once you’ve become an expert on natural and synthetic fibres, you will be conducting a survey of your friends and families to find out what type of fibres are in their clothing. Next you’ll need to put on your lab coat and safety goggles for a scientific investigation into how different materials are made and how they perform when you test them to their limits! Lastly, your group will need to decide on the most important properties for the design of a school uniform and present your final design to the class in the form of a powerpoint presentation. ====

 Click on the cotton plant to continue….

  ==== In groups of 4 you will investigate the leather and fur industry. This means that you get to find out all about the history of leather use, how leather is made, what types of animals are used and what the ethical and environmental concerns are. You will also learn about groups like PETA who campaign against the fur and leather trade. You will also discover whether there is such a thing as cruelty-free or sustainable leather and what types of leather alternatives have been developed in recent years. Your group will then create a survey for your school so that you can find out how people in your school community feel about this subject. Your group will then take a stand for or against leather and make a music video, advertisement or short film that is upbeat and suitable for kids and tries to convince them of your opinion on this subje﻿ ct. ====
 * **Leather Expert Group** – **Learn about the leather and fur industry.**

If you're ready to take on this challenge, click on the leather jacket to get started!
 


 * ====**Recycling Expert Group – Going green investigation.** ====

====Your group will learn all about the different ways in which clothing can be recycled. You will get a behind-the-scenes look at what really happens to clothes that we put in a charity recycling bin and learn that giving old clothes to charity may not always be the best solution. Find out what the alternatives are and how you can go green by reusing and recycling your old clothes in creative new ways. ====

====You’ll be giving your old clothes a second life and making a difference by sharing your knowledge with other people. ====

So what are you waiting for? Click on the material below to get started..
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