• For Educators

Threads Fast Fashion Lesson Plans

Engage and educate your students on the impact of fast fashion on people and the planet.

Theme

Climate, Fast Fashion, Human Rights & Labour

Type of Resource

Resource Pack

Age Group

11-14, 7-11

Source

UWE Bristol, University of Birmingham, Global Goals Centre and Think Tank, Birmingham Science Museum

Threads educational tools - Global Goals Centre
Threads educational tools - Global Goals Centre
  • For Educators

Threads Fast Fashion Lesson Plans

Theme

Climate, Fast Fashion, Human Rights & Labour

Type of Resource

Resource Pack

Age Group

11-14, 7-11

Source

UWE Bristol, University of Birmingham, Global Goals Centre and Think Tank, Birmingham Science Museum

About this resource

Eight lesson plans and related activities that support our online game Threads that can be played to introduce the subject of fast fashion. These resources provide a fresh approach to learning about the connections between clothing as an essential part of everyday life, global environmental change and climate and social justice. 

This resource is ideal for teachers to use in the classroom – or families to explore and share. It is easy to use, providing accessible information alongside activities promoting discussion and critical thinking to support the young people of today as they begin to make choices about the clothes they buy and wear. 

Threads Lesson outlines

Why we recommend this resource

 With rising numbers of young people reporting eco-anxiety, this resource is a great way to help young people understand and make informed choices about clothing and the fashion industry. The resources are research-informed, tested by teachers and evaluated by pupils.

I would usually teach food or recycling, but this resource has opened my eyes to the importance of clothes and the kids loved it! (Primary Head teacher) 

The lesson plans are really easy to follow and full of really useful activities – they got everyone thinking (KS3 teacher)

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Goals met by this resource

5: Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
12: Responsible Consumption & Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
13: Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
14: Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.