Introduction
This is a team project where you will explore the environmental impacts of clothing and take action to make systemic change through meaningful and sustainable clothing choices.
Let's get started
Station 1
Complete C4C 1. Project planner.
Read through the rest of the stations.
Set goals for each week. (Which tasks to accomplish). Be specific with the description of the tasks.
Each box = one class, you may plan to work on the weekend if needed.
Fill in your planner for 4 weeks.
Station 2
Follow your planner.
Complete C4C 2. Task log each class.
Describe your task
Keep track of how much time you spent on the task (0.5/1/1.5 hours, etc.)
Evaluate your productivity (I, 1, 2, 3, 4). See picture above for the description.
Station 3
Complete C4C 3. Clothing reflection PowerPoint (in Teams Assignments).
Discuss with your group
Take turns typing.
Fill in task log.
Station 4
Watch video. Trouble with clothes.
Complete C4C 4. Trouble with clothes. Handout is in folder.
fill in the 4 My Key Ideas individually
pair up and discuss ideas, then narrow down and write down TWO Partner Key Ideas
in group of 4, discuss ideas, then narrow down and write down ONE Group Key Idea.
Station 5
Complete C4C 5. Braintstorming an action PowerPoint (in Teams Assignments).
Read over the Social Ripple Effect.
Brainstorm some solutions to reduce clothing related greenhouse gas emissions. Share ideas on the white board.
Fill in task log.
Station 6
Complete C4C 6. Choosing an action.
Select an action to pursue. If you are stuck, check out this page for ideas.
Add names, specific tasks/details, and deadlines to your project planner from Station 1.
Fill in task log.
Station 7
Complete C4C 7, Carbon cycle.
Go to carbon cycle backgrounder.
Read through and complete C4C 7. Take turns typing.
Work on your action and artifact.
Fill in task log.
Station 8
Complete C4C 8. What are clothes made of.
Go through the interactive slides and complete C4C 9.
Filter the external resources -> concepts dropdown -> to research more about natural or synthetic fibres.
Play the Jeopardy game to check your knowledge
Work on yoour action and artifact.
Fill in task log.
Station 9
Complete C4C 9. Life cycle of clothing
Go through the interactive slides and complete C4C 9. Take turns typing.
Use the greenhouse gas calculator to find the equivalency of CO2 from t-shirts to gasoline. (alt. ghg calculator)
work on your action and artifact.
Fill in task log.
Station 11
Present (PowerPoint) to the class. Show what you have learned about clothing and climate AND explain your action/artifact. Aim for ~4 minutes.
Complete C4C 11. Reflection.
Optional: share a snippet of your action with other students across Canada on the lets talk science website.
Turn in -> "Hand in" box.
Learning goals
setting goals for learning
creating a project timeline
monitoring and evaluating productivity
supporting reflection with details and examples
collaborating effectively (contributing, working towards common goals, supporting each other)
presenting effectively (memorizing, speaking clearly, engaging the audience)
identifying some environmental impacts of clothing
finding solutions to reduce the environmental impacts of clothing at a local and or global level