Animal Fibres: Wool and Silk
Identify wool and silk sources and distinguish animal fibres from plant and synthetic fibres.
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Identify wool and silk sources and distinguish animal fibres from plant and synthetic fibres.
Connect sheep, yak, goat, camel and other animals with wool production.
Order shearing, scouring, sorting, burr removal, dyeing, spinning and weaving/knitting.
Connect egg, larva, cocoon and adult stages with silk fibre formation.
Explain rearing silkworms, collecting cocoons, reeling silk and weaving silk cloth.
Use fibre properties to explain clothing choices in winter, ceremonies and daily life.
Identify risks such as sorter disease and discuss safe, responsible fibre processing.
Apply knowledge of warmth, strength, texture and absorbency to fabric selection.
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