In response to the WJEC specification: 2.1.2: (a) Natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres

This worksheet is for WJEC Textiles (D&T) (a) Natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres The categorisation and working properties of fibres and textiles. The raw materials of textiles are classified according to their source. Natural polymers Animal polymers: wool/fleece – mohair, cashmere, angora, alpaca, camel (hair), llama. Insect polymers: silk. Plant polymers: cotton, linen, hemp, jute, bamboo, soya. Manufactured polymers Synthetic: acrylic, polyester, polypropylene, nylon (polyamide), elastane, Lycra, aramid fibres. Regenerated: viscose, rayon, acetate, lyocell (Tencel®) Microfibres – to include Tactel®, (Modal®). Fibre blends Mixed fibres The properties of textiles fibres including, strength, elasticity, absorbency, durability, insulation, flammability, water-repellence, anti-static and resistance to acid, bleach and sunlight.

In response to the WJEC textiles specification 2.1.2: (a) Natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres

WJEC Textiles A worksheet in response to the specification: 2.1.2 (a) Natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres

The theory side of teaching GCSE DT textiles was so new to me after teaching Art Textiles for 10 years. When delivering the theory content to the students I find that knowledge organisers distil and clarify the building blocks of learning in my subject ready to extend into the classroom learning. The don’t replace my other lesson resources but rather make it explicit what students need to know automatically to be able to apply and develop in lessons. My students use these knowledge organisers alongside worksheets and other classroom based tasks. There are two knowledge organisers attached. Once downloaded you can change the school logo. These knowledge organisers can be used across exam boards but focus on WJEC 2.1.2 natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres.

This is a power-point which could be delivered over a number of lessons and with the current situation is perfect for a non-specialist classroom - all you need is needle/thread. This was one of the first projects I delivered around 6 years ago whist teaching Art Textiles and uploaded to TES a year ago. I can believe it had over 1k downloads! I have taken down and re-jazzed my power-point so it is more contemporary and fits in with my schools 5 principles of excellence. This power-point includes: Do Now Connect Task The Big Picture Learning Objectives Information about Maurizio Anzeri Models excellence and WAGOLL Shows how the project could be developed digitally Mini Artist Analysis Models excellent use of analysis Plenary Connect Activity introduces students so a second artist Hagar Vardimon Any questions please contact me on twitter @CreativeSammie

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