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Specifications
- Description:Fiber identification
- No. of lab groups:16
- Cat. No.:470348-428
- Grade:MS/HS
Specifications
About this item
In this inquiry-based learning case, students enter the role of an R&D intern at a sustainable clothing company, to research fabrics for a new, sustainable clothing line.
- Includes free access to professional development
- Learn how to teach inquiry-based learning
- Case-based learning helps keep students engaged
- Aligned to NGSS standards (MS: PS1-2, PS1-3, ESS3-3; HS: LS2-7, ESS3-2, ESS3-4, ETS1-2)
Students enter the world of material engineering and fabric analysis, as they are tasked with analyzing different fibers to identify a sustainable option for a new line of clothing. Students work in teams through three scenarios and hands-on activities to learn the relevant concepts and propose an optimal solution.
This inquiry-based learning (IBL) case is part of a series of lab activities developed in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Research, Teaching and Learning at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. It includes free access to a comprehensive professional development module available through Ward's to learn how to teach IBL cases. Cases can be tailored to your needs: cover from 2 to 3 class periods up to 7 to 10 class periods. Cases can also be customized to include all scenarios and deliverables or jump straight to the hands-on activities it is up to you.