Lesson plans

Lesson plan: Focus on craft

Learning objectives

This lesson is designed for secondary school students in years 7-11. It's designed to be approximately 45 minutes although it can be adapted. 

Lesson objective: To be aware of the different roles in the craft, fashion and textiles industry

Aim: To introduce students to the craft industry, to explore a creative studio and discuss sustainable innovation

Literacy: Comprehension - researching and interpreting information

Numeracy: Analysis of statistics

Gatsby benchmarks:
Benchmark 2 - Learning from career and labour market information.
Benchmark 3 - Addressing the needs of each pupil.
Benchmark 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
Benchmark 8 - Personal guidance

Lesson planner, slides and accompanying worksheets

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