Introduction To The Life Cycle Of A T-Shirt Lesson Plan

In this stand-alone lesson, students will delve into the life cycle of a t-shirt, exploring its journey from raw materials and manufacturing, to end of life and beyond. Learners will explore the implications of the global clothing supply chain, the environmental and societal impacts of clothing consumption, and examine sustainable ways to manage unwanted clothing.

This lesson can also be found as part of a four-lesson unit designed for Grades 4-6 (Ages 9-12), Grades 7-8 (Ages 12-14), and Grades 9-12 (Ages 14-18). In the unit version, all four lessons are linked together and are completed by a culminating Action Projects Guide featuring 3 project options.

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