Stretchy Fabric Investigation

Stretchy Fabric Investigation

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to perform a simple test to investigate how stretchy different fabrics are and gather and record data to answer the investigation.

What do you already know about different types of fabrics?

Introduction to Fabrics

Discuss different types of fabrics and their uses, such as cotton, wool, and nylon. Explain how fabrics can be stretchy or not.

Asking Questions

Learn how to ask simple questions and recognize that they can be answered in different ways.

Performing Tests

Discuss the process of performing a simple test to investigate how stretchy different fabrics are.

Gathering Data

Learn how to gather and record data to help in answering questions about the stretchiness of fabrics.

Conducting the Test

Demonstrate how to conduct the stretchiness test using different fabrics and record the results.

Recording Data

Guide students on how to record their observations and data from the fabric stretchiness test.

Drawing Conclusions

Discuss how to use their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions about the stretchiness of different fabrics.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.