Growing Plants for Fibre
Investigate how plants like cotton and hemp are grown and turned into materials for clothing.
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Investigate how plants like cotton and hemp are grown and turned into materials for clothing.
Key Questions
- How can we describe the process of turning a cotton plant into a t-shirt?
- What specific growing conditions are required for fibre plants to thrive?
- How would you evaluate the importance of using natural fibres?
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