Making Clothes Less Terrible for the Planet
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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Economics, History
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Provided by Hot Mess
What it is
- This video from Hot Mess provides an overview of clothing fabrics and describes why opting for sustainable and ethical clothing could help fight climate change.
- The host explains how the fashion industry impacts the environment and contributes to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The video highlights two fashion companies that are making a positive difference by creating sustainable and ethical clothing.
- Students will benefit from a deeper understanding of where their clothes come from.
Prerequisites
- Students should have prior knowledge about greenhouse gas emissions.
- It may be helpful for students to already have some knowledge of the negative impacts of the fashion industry on climate change.
- There are ads before the video, and the content ends at 7 minutes.
Differentiation & Implementation
- The video moves through the content very quickly, so it is recommended to pause the video between topics for younger students.
- Economics and social studies courses can use this video to investigate how the fast-fashion industry can negatively impact society and the environment.
- History courses can use this resource to explore the history of fashion and changes in supply and demand over time.
From the scientist review
The resource explains the role of ethical and sustainable fashion and its importance in reducing carbon footprints in the fashion industry. This is insightful and recommended for teaching.
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