Lesson Plan

• Identify natural, synthetic, blended, and smart textile fibres.
• Compare key properties and typical uses of each fibre category.
• Explain how fibre selection influences textile performance and design.
• Evaluate the advantages and limitations of blended and smart fabrics.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Sample swatches: cotton, wool, polyester, nylon, blended fabric, conductive smart textile
• Printed worksheet with comparison table
• Handout summary of fibre categories
• LED demo kit for smart textile

Begin with a quick visual of everyday garments and ask students which fabrics they think they are made from. Recall their prior knowledge of natural vs. synthetic fibres and set the success criteria: by the end of the lesson they will be able to classify fibres, compare properties, and justify material choices.

1. Do‑now (5'): Students complete a short quiz matching common garments to fibre types.
2. Teacher input (10'): Slide presentation covering the four fibre categories and a flow‑chart diagram.
3. Hands‑on investigation (15'): In groups, examine swatches, record properties in the worksheet, and discuss observations.
4. Smart textile demo (10'): Show conductive fabric lighting an LED; discuss how technology is integrated.
5. Whole‑class discussion (10'): Compare natural, synthetic, blended, and smart textiles; list advantages/limitations on board.
6. Check for understanding (5'): Exit ticket – one sentence describing the best fibre choice for a sports jacket.

Recap the four fibre categories and their key characteristics, highlighting how blended and smart textiles expand design possibilities. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding and assign a brief homework: research a recent smart‑textile innovation and prepare a one‑minute pitch for the next class.