LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Identify a range of environmental issues associated with fast fashion; identify environmentally friendly alternatives to fast fashion. 

HEALTH ED STANDARDS

NHES 7: Demonstrate practices and behaviors to support health and well-being of self and others.

 

CASEL: Responsible decision-making, social awareness 

Lesson Plan: Fast Fashion

Fast fashion refers to trendy clothing that is made cheaply and sold for a very low price. But the real cost of these clothes can be higher, both to you and the planet.

PREPARING TO READ

Before you read the article “Everything You Need to Know About Fast Fashion,” ask your students the following pre-reading questions:

What is fast fashion, and why is it problematic?

READING AND DISCUSSION

  • Have your students read the article “Everything You Need to Know About Fast Fashion”; read the article out loud to them; or have students partner-read the article out loud.
  • After they’ve read the article, revisit the pre-reading questions. Have their answers changed?

BUILDING COMPREHENSION

Check students’ comprehension of and engagement with the story with the following assessment tools:

  • Comprehension Quiz

EXPANDING SEL OPPORTUNITIES

Continue the learning journey with the following extension activity:

In SLOW DOWN YOUR FASHION, have students prepare a list of questions they still have about fast fashion or earth-friendly fashion, such as “What are some popular fast fashion brands?” or “Are any fashion brands fighting fast fashion?” Have them try to come up with 5-7 research questions. Give them some time to find answers to their questions online, and have them note down answers on the skills sheet. When they are finished, have them share their questions and answers in a whole-class or small-group format.

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