Where were your clothes made?
In this lesson, we will learn all about where our clothes are made. You will begin by finding out where some of your clothes are made and then we will calculate how far these clothes travel. Finally, we will look at how the fashion industry impacts the environment.
Where were your clothes made?
In this lesson, we will learn all about where our clothes are made. You will begin by finding out where some of your clothes are made and then we will calculate how far these clothes travel. Finally, we will look at how the fashion industry impacts the environment.
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- Go through their clothes and create a list of where their clothes where made.
- Create a map setting out where clothes were made and how far they have travelled.
- Reflect on the impact of clothes travelling so far for the environment and people making them.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these statements about 'Fast Fashion' is true?
Fast fashion has led to more expensive clothing.
Fast fashion means a lot of today's clothing is of a better quality.
Q2.
In which continent are most of the world's clothes produced today?
Africa
Europe
South America
Q3.
Which of these statements is a problem caused by the globalised clothing industry?
Cheaper transport means clothing can quickly travel around the world to end up in shops.
The internet has made it quicker, easier and cheaper to design new clothes and send them to be produced
Q4.
Why are more and more companies being created?
Because of the development of new technology.
Because of the increased connections around the world between people and places.
Q5.
Which of these statements is not true?
The internet has led to less face-to-face communication in some places.
The internet has made it easier for people to learn new things.
The internet has made it much easier and quicker for people to communicate.
5 Questions
Q1.
What percentage of humanity's carbon emissions does the fashion industry produce?
15%
5%
Q2.
What material used by the fashion industry is causing high levels of carbon emissions?
Cotton
Silk
Q3.
What process used by the fashion industry is causing water pollution?
The cutting process
The sewing process
Q4.
What does import mean?
To buy and sell goods and services
To take goods or services out of a country to another country
Q5.
Which of these statements is a problem caused by the globalised clothing industry?
Cheaper transport means clothing can quickly travel around the world to end up in shops.
The internet has made it quicker, easier and cheaper to design new clothes and send them to be produced