ADST: Sewing
Big Idea (5): Skills are developed through practice, effort, and action.
Big Idea (6): Complex tasks require the acquisition of additional skills.
Content (6): Textiles
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range of uses of textiles
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variety of textile materials
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hand construction techniques for producing and/or repairing textile items
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consumer concerns that influence textile choices, including availability, cost, function (e.g., waterproof), and textile care
Curricular Competency (5): Applied Skills: Use materials, tools, and technologies in a safe manner, and with an awareness of the safety of others, in both physical and digital environments
Curricular Competency (5): Applied Technologies: Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies as needed
Curricular Competency (6): Prototyping: Explore and test a variety of materials for effective use
Curricular Competency (6): Testing
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Test the first version of the product or the prototype
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Gather peer and/or user and/or expert feedback and inspiration
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Make changes, troubleshoot, and test again
Curricular Competency (6): Applied Technologies: Identify the personal, social, and environmental impacts, including unintended negative consequences, of the choices they make about technology use
First Peoples Principles of Learning: Learning is experiential