1. What do you already know about Environmental issues? Pre-Assessment l You have 10 minutes to write down all your ideas about products which have an impact on the environment. l Put your work in an envelope. Seal it. l Put your name on it. Hand it in...

2. Go and Find Out! l K3DT Foundations: Textiles Technology l K4DT: Textiles Technology l http://online.clickview.co.uk/mylibrary/videos/0b52001d-1c76-915d-a9ae-c76c731ffff6 http://online.clickview.co.uk/mylibrary/videos/0b52001d-1c76-915d-a9ae-c76c731ffff6 l http://online.clickview.co.uk/mylibrary/videos/e16f6211-bae9-d2fc-c9e9-212b8fd5ea80 Resources

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5. Introduction Producing textiles can affect the environment in many different ways. This can be, through the growing and cultivation of cotton and silk, to the processing of these materials to make fabric. All these processes have an impact on the environment The Brief You will be designing a simple garment suitable for a 3-8 year using up cycled or recycled fabrics. Explore different techniques to decorate the garment. The finished garment will be sent to a child living in poverty in South Africa.

6. The Big Question When is old, new?

7. Assessment Objectives Be able to explain why textile products have an impact on the environment. Be able to explain the 6Rs. Be able to give examples for each of the 6Rs. Be able to apply the 6Rs to individual design task. Next Steps Follow these steps to help you with your planning. 1.Research how textiles products affect the environment. 2.Find out the meaning of the 6Rs. 3.Look for examples for each 6R. 4.Show evidence of how the 6Rs will be applied to brief. 5.Present your work.

8. Assignment Planning Textiles and the Environment Non-renewable materials Recycling Aftercare Pollution Renewable materials Energy Six Rs Sustainable materials Organic resources Ethical textiles

9. What could it look like? Poster Web page Don’t let these ideas limit you. Be as creative as you like!

10. With your peers, discuss the successes and achievements, the pitfalls and the challenges of your assignment. Record your comments. Successes and achievements Pitfalls and challenges Reflection

11. Assessment Objectives Did you explain why textile products have an impact on the environment? Can you explain the 6Rs? Can you give examples for each of the 6Rs. Will you able to apply the 6Rs to individual design task. Now write down 3 targets to work on. 1. 2. 3. Assessment and Target Setting