Test/Quiz/Discussion Questions:
- What are some ways you can try to reduce the impact on the environment while meeting your clothing needs? Please name and describe at least two.
- You want to buy a new purse which is 75 dollars. You currently make $9.50 working ten hours a week. You currently use your money to buy lunch from the school cafeteria and hang out with your friends on weekends. Describe the steps you would need to take in order to purchase the purse you desire.
- Analyze various ads (both print and from the television). Analyze them for marketing techniques. What population are they trying to reach?
- Describe ways to resist impulse buying when you go to the mall to hangout with friends.
- When purchasing new clothing, do you consider whether you will purchase new clothing or fill the need in some other way? If you truly need a new piece of clothing, what are alternatives to buying new?
- What are design principles?
- What are the general characteristics of appropriate dress?
- ‘Appropriate Dress’ does not mean the same thing everywhere to every person. Why?
- Describe the texture of different fabrics discussed during class
- How does outsourcing labour impact our Canadian economy?
- Why is it cheaper to produce clothing overseas?
Worksheets
using_a_sewing_machine.pdf | |
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chapter_9understandingcolour.pdf | |
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chapter_10understandingdesign.pdf | |
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clothing_chapter_6fashionandstyle_study_guide.pdf | |
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clothing_chapter_01influencesonclothing_study_guide.pdf | |
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clothing_chapter_02cultures_and_customs_study_guide.pdf | |
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clothing_chapter_5fashion_history_study_guide.pdf | |
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clothing_chapter_11_study_guide.pdf | |
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clothing_chapter_12_study_guide.pdf | |
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clothing_chapter_13_study_guide.pdf | |
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clothing_chapter_16_study_guide.pdf | |
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clothing_chapter_8_study_guide.pdf | |
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clothing_chapter_18_study_guide.pdf | |
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clothing_chapter_07_study_guide.pdf | |
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sewing_equipmentcrosswordanswers.pdf | |
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Assignments
sewingselfassessmentchecklist.pdf | |
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my_sewing_journal_and_rubric.pdf | |
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This assignment asks students challenge the idea of 'cheap' clothing.
This assignment asks students to explore an era in history and examine the Fashion. Alternatively, this assignment could be modified into a placemat activity.