Year 4

What are textiles?

In this lesson we will learn about textiles. We will focus on the different ways we use them around our homes and how they are constructed. We will examine how they are embellished and decorated. We will use a sketchbook to record our ideas and what we have learnt.

Year 4

What are textiles?

In this lesson we will learn about textiles. We will focus on the different ways we use them around our homes and how they are constructed. We will examine how they are embellished and decorated. We will use a sketchbook to record our ideas and what we have learnt.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Can gather and review information, references and resources related to their ideas and intentions with a focus on textiles.
  2. Can use a sketchbook for planning and shaping ideas for a textiles project.

Equipment

This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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3 Questions

Q1.
What do we make our clothes from?
Bricks
Clay
Correct answer: Fabric
Glass
Q2.
Which of these items is made from cloth?
Correct answer: Curtains
Sinks
Stairs
Windows
Q3.
Which of these is a way of making fabric?
Gardening
Singing
Washing
Correct answer: Weaving

5 Questions

Q1.
What are textiles?
An art form that is made from clay.
Anything that an artist makes.
Correct answer: Anything that uses cloth or fabric.
Q2.
Which word is sometimes used instead of fabric?
Clay
Correct answer: Cloth
Ink
Paint
Q3.
Cloth is made from interlocking yarns or threads - True or false?
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Which of these is a way of making textiles?
Drawing
Correct answer: Knitting
Painting
Printing
Q5.
Which of the following is NOT a way of decorating textiles?
Applique
Embroidery
Correct answer: Moulding
Printing