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Recommended for boys and girls 4 years old and older
SILK: video about silk worms and from here, develop the topic of the dresses and the materials
that they are made of
Silk worm making its cocoon: http://youtu.be/HPLjYJlYQOI
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Process that lasts 4 days and is seen in 3 minutes
Cleaning the cocoon and turning it into silk: http://youtu.be/NIkGHZN5X9w
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COTTON: Videos that show the crop and the harvest process. The video may be a little long
for the smaller children, but you can forward it and show the process while you generate a
discussion with your students about what is happening in each step of the video.
Crop and harvest of cotton: http://youtu.be/i-cDeqWdWxE
Production of cotton fiber and blue jeans: http://youtu.be/RZzhKSAELIE
After seeing these videos and learning about different production processes, invite your students to
document the sequence they saw and what they learned, selecting one of the thought routines
suggested:
Beginning – Middle - End
Reporter notes
Connect – extend - Challenge
I used to think (5 things) – Now I think (5 things minimum)
Enjoy the topic and let your imagination fly.
Crepe paper, newspaper and silk are magical for a project such as this one.
Remember to involve parents. Ask for their cooperation with different dresses, innovative materials,
and sporty ones.
Shorts, bicycle suits, diving suits, bathing suits, firemen uniforms, and beekeepers, all these are
fascinating provocations for the children.