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Classroom Practice Case Study February 2008
Soft MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY YEAR 9

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Flying High

When Textiles Technology was introduced as a new subject in 2003, teacher Sandra Davies faced the challenge of enthusing boys in what many perceived as a female area of interest. Her solution, a Year 9 kite-making unit, has been very popular with the boys and shown them that working with textiles is more than just making clothes.

Teacher guidance
  • Capturing boys' interest in working with textiles
  • Textiles is more than clothing
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