Title: Sorting Laundry: A Lesson in Organization and Responsibility

Learning Intention: Students will learn how to effectively sort laundry based on color, fabric type, and washing instructions, while developing organizational skills and a sense of responsibility.

Duration: 45 minutes

Materials: - Various types of laundry (clothes, towels, bedding, etc.) - Sorting bins or baskets labeled with color categories (e.g., whites, darks, lights) - Sorting bins or baskets labeled with fabric type categories (e.g., cotton, wool, synthetic) - Laundry symbols chart or printouts - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Timer or stopwatch

Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
   • Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever helped with laundry at home or know how to sort laundry.
   • Explain the importance of sorting laundry correctly to prevent color bleeding, fabric damage, and maintain the quality of clothes.
   • Share the learning intention: “Today, we will learn how to effectively sort laundry based on color, fabric type, and washing instructions, while developing organizational skills and a sense of responsibility.”
2. Sorting by Color (10 minutes)
   • Show students the labeled sorting bins or baskets for color categories (whites, darks, lights).
   • Display a few laundry items and ask students to identify the color category they belong to.
   • Discuss the importance of separating whites to prevent discoloration and how dark colors can bleed onto lighter ones.
   • Divide students into small groups and distribute a pile of mixed laundry items to each group.
   • Set a timer for 5 minutes and challenge students to sort the laundry items into the correct color categories.
   • After the time is up, review the sorting process as a whole class, ensuring all items are correctly placed.
3. Sorting by Fabric Type (10 minutes)
   • Introduce the labeled sorting bins or baskets for fabric type categories (cotton, wool, synthetic).
   • Explain that different fabrics require different care and washing instructions.
   • Display a few laundry items and ask students to identify the fabric type they belong to.
   • Divide students into new small groups and distribute a pile of mixed laundry items to each group.
   • Set a timer for 5 minutes and challenge students to sort the laundry items into the correct fabric type categories.
   • After the time is up, review the sorting process as a whole class, ensuring all items are correctly placed.
4. Washing Instructions (15 minutes)
   • Introduce laundry symbols by displaying a laundry symbols chart or printouts.
   • Explain that these symbols provide information about how to wash, dry, and iron clothes.
   • Discuss a few common symbols and their meanings, such as machine wash, hand wash, tumble dry, etc.
   • Distribute a few laundry items to each group and ask them to identify the washing instructions based on the symbols.
   • Encourage students to discuss and collaborate within their groups.
   • After 10 minutes, have each group share their findings and explain the washing instructions they identified.
5. Conclusion (5 minutes)
   • Recap the importance of sorting laundry by color, fabric type, and following washing instructions.
   • Emphasize the development of organizational skills and a sense of responsibility in completing household tasks.
   • Encourage students to apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills when helping with laundry at home.

Note: Depending on the age and ability level of the students, you may need to adjust the complexity of the sorting categories or provide additional guidance during the activity.