Inquirybasedinstruction
Inquirybasedinstruction
Overview:
Students will recognize basic pressing equipment: they will learn about different settings, and how to be safe while using the irons.
Teaching Materials
! ! Old irons Various fabrics that require different ironing temperatures (rayon, cotton, wool, organza, etc.) Ironing Activity Sheet Large piece of paper Markers
Standards/Objectives:
Standard 2: Students will be able to recognize basic pressing equipment (Psychomotor Domain, Level 1: Perception). Objective 1: Identify parts and functions of irons (Cognitive Domain,
Level 1: Knowledge).
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Transition (3 minutes):
Students will select a swatch of fabric and sit at a table with students who have the same swatch of fabric.
Transition (5 minutes):
The students will clean up all of the fabric scraps and put them away. Each group will be responsible for making sure that the irons are unplugged.
Summary/Closure (7 minutes):
Review the proper way to store the iron, what settings to use, and how to handle the iron safely.
Assessment/Evaluation:
Verbal quiz asking questions such as: What setting would you use on this fabric (hold up a variety of fabrics) How should irons be stored? How should you clean an iron?