Lesson Plans
The World of Cotton
Grades: 2-4, 4-6, 5-8, 9-12
Subject Area: STEM, Environmental Science, Math, ELA
Made Possible By: Cotton Incorporated
Explore the world of cotton by taking your students on a surprising journey from fashion to farm to the science lab with standards-based activities that start with something literally close to their hearts — their clothing — and end with a look at agricultural and recycling practices that help sustain the environment and make our world a better place. Check out the programs for different grade levels and the 360° video field trip!
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Teaching Kit (Gr. 2-4)
Secret Life of Denim (Gr. 2-4)
Don’t Sweat It! (Gr. 9-12)
Teaching Kit (Gr. 4-8)
Cotton: From Dirt to Shirt 360° Video – Planting
Cotton: From Dirt to Shirt 360° Video – Harvesting
Cotton: From Dirt to Shirt 360° Video – Ginning
Cotton: From Dirt to Shirt 360° Video – Spinning
Cotton: From Dirt to Shirt 360° Video – Creating Fabric
Cotton Today Website