TedTalk - Made from mushrooms

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1,2

Last week: Practice listening skills. Dragon's Den, all with fashion ideas.
Start to think of your own idea.

This week: A video lesson: Sustainable idea.

Next week: Work on a poster and pitch for your idea. Groupwork.

Sustainable Materials, The Future of Fashion?

Today, we will explore sustainable fashion and innovative materials. 

Let's discuss, analyze, and get creative!

Lesson Objectives

• Understand the importance of sustainable fashion.
• Analyze key points from the TED Talk.
• Discuss personal and global perspectives on sustainability.
• Engage in interactive speaking and writing activities.

💡 Think-Pair-Share

What are some sustainable materials used in fashion?
Have you heard of clothing made from mushrooms?
What do you already know about eco-friendly fashion?

- Think individually for 1-2 minutes.

- In pairs, discuss your thoughts.

- Share answers with the class.

TedTalk

Why does this TedTalk matter?

1.    Why does this topic matter to me?
2.    Why might it matter to the people around me?
3.    Why might it matter to the world?
4.    What was the goal of the TedTalk?
5.    What did you think of his English (difficulty of the video)?
6.    Would you like to learn more about this topic?
7.    What ideas do you have for sustainable fashion?

Time to search

1. Look online for sustainable materials in fashion
2. Open a Word-file
3. Add the pictures of the sustainable materials in fashion
   
4. Add the word for the material to the picture

How many can you find in 5 minutes?

Fashion Studio Meeting (group 3-4)

Scenario: 

You work for a high-end fashion brand creating a sustainable collection.

Example roles:
Lead Designer
Material Researcher
Marketing Specialist

...etc.

Discuss & Decide:

• Which sustainable materials will you use?
• What type of clothing will you design?
• Who is your target audience?
• Create a slogan for your collection.
  
  

Time: 15 minutes – Then share your ideas!

Debate - Fast Fashion vs. Sustainable Fashion

Divide into two groups:
Group 1: Defend fast fashion (affordability, trends, accessibility).

Group 2: Defend sustainable fashion (environment, ethics, innovation).

Step 1: 5 minutes to prepare key arguments.

Step 2: Each group presents their points and responds to the other side.

Step 3: Reflection. Did your opinion change? Why/why not?

TedTalk

More TedTalks

With topic: 

- Fashion

- Language

- Curiosity

- Humor

- Literature