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September 7, 2024

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K-12 Students
Inspiring Young Minds About the World of Textiles

Welcome to the K-12 section of The Textile Gateway, where the journey into the fascinating world of textiles begins in elementary school. Early education is crucial for sparking curiosity, creativity, and an appreciation for textiles in young minds. Students in every grade through high school are provided with a wealth of age-appropriate resources designed to engage and inspire. From activities and fun projects to educational videos and informative articles, our resources make learning about textiles interesting and exciting for all ages. Learn how the textile industry is looking for students to become the next generation of textile leaders and innovators.

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PROGRAM OF STUDY
Pre-K to High School

The Textile Gateway Vision & Overview

Pre-K to Grade 1

Textile Study Topics
 Videos
Reading Lists
Lesson Plans & Elements

Grades 2-6

Textile Study Topics
 Videos
Reading List
Lesson Plans & Elements

Grades 7-8

Textile Study Topics
 Videos
Reading List
Lesson Plans & Elements

High School

Textile Study Topics
 Videos
Reading List
Lesson Plans & Elements

Textile Programs

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VIDEO - Textile, Cotton  
MS, HS, College
How Cotton is Ginned
Time: 4:18  Georgia Cotton
VIDEO - Knitting, 4-8  
EL
How to Knit //Right-handed Tutorial
Time: 10:03 The Knit Stitch for Kids
VIDEO - Innovation, Sustainability, Bio Inspired   
EL. MS, HS, College
Spiders Reveal Solution for Sustainable Textiles: Future of Fashion?
Time: 2:29   Biomimicry Institute
VIDEO - General Textiles  
EL. MS, HS, College

Textiles: What are they? Where do they come from?
Time: 8:50
TOUR - Fibers, Alpaca   
EL. MS, HS, College

Dakota Fiber Mill Story–from Raising Alpacas to Fiber Processing Mill
Time: 4:17
VIDEO - Innovation, Bio Inspired, Fibers   
MS, HS, College

What Are Bio Fabrics?
Time: 3:44 CNN 10
BOOK REVIEW - Innovation, Sustainability   
EL

SPOTLIGHT ON EARLY TEXTILE EDUCATION

Woven of the World

"Woven of the World" by Dinara Mirtalipova is a beautifully illustrated and poetic journey through the history and cultures of textile arts. This captivating book not only celebrates the rich tapestry of textile traditions from around the globe but also underscores the importance of introducing textile education to young children.

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