Lesson Title: Exploring World Textiles

Learning Intention: To understand the significance of textiles in different cultures around the world.

Success Criteria: 1. Identify at least three different types of textiles from different countries. 2. Explain the cultural significance of textiles in at least one country. 3. Demonstrate understanding by completing a worksheet on world textiles.

Introduction: Begin the lesson by showing the students various textiles from different countries such as Indian saris, African kente cloth, and Japanese kimonos. Ask the students what they notice about the textiles and if they can identify which country they are from.

Main Part: 1. Share information about the history and cultural significance of textiles in different countries. 2. Stimulate discussion by asking questions such as: - Why do you think textiles are important in different cultures? - How do textiles reflect the traditions and values of a society? 3. Allow time for students to complete a worksheet where they match the textile to the country it is from and write a short paragraph about the cultural significance of one of the textiles.

Plenary: Review the worksheet as a class and discuss the different types of textiles and their cultural significance. Ask students to share one interesting fact they learned about world textiles.

Differentiation: - Provide visual aids for visual learners. - Offer additional support for students who may struggle with writing by providing sentence starters. - Encourage group work for collaborative learners.

Assessment Strategies: - Observe students’ participation in discussions. - Review completed worksheets for understanding of the cultural significance of textiles. - Use a rubric to assess students’ ability to identify and explain different types of textiles.

Higher Order Thinking Questions: 1. How do you think the use of textiles has evolved over time in different cultures? (Analyzing) 2. Why do you think certain textiles are more popular in some countries than others? (Evaluating)