Lesson Plan:
Knitting and Weaving: Grades K-5
For This Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan Created by: Gillian Jackson
In this lesson students will learn about how textiles are made. They will learn about the difference between two techniques of making fabric: knitting and weaving and do a paper weaving craft.
Subject Area(s):
Home Economics, Life Skills, Art, History
Recommended Grade Level:
Kindergarten - 5th
Estimated Time: 
One hour
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how yarn becomes fabric
- Explore different types of fabric
- Understand the difference between knitting and weaving
Materials Needed:
- Samples of t-shirt fabric
- Samples of jean fabric
- Construction paper
- Scissors
Lesson Plan Content:
- Vocabulary
- Teacher Background Information
- TrackMyT.com Activities
- In Classroom Activities:
- Activity 1 – Paper Weaving