Producing Fibre
Students explore how natural fibres like cotton, wool, and timber are produced. They learn about the shearing, harvesting, and milling processes.
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Students explore how natural fibres like cotton, wool, and timber are produced. They learn about the shearing, harvesting, and milling processes.
Key Questions
- How is wool taken from a sheep and turned into a jumper?
- What does a cotton plant look like before it becomes fabric?
- Why are different natural fibres chosen for different products?
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