From Sheep to Sweater

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OBJECTIVE

Students will learn how wool is processed to make knitted garments.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

How do we make wool? Why do farmers raise sheep?

MATERIALS NEEDED

Cards or props that represent the processing steps from grass to butter (see step #2) Toy sheep or puppet
Scissors to represent sheep shears
Bag of raw fleece
Dog grooming brushes or wool carders Sample of carded wool
Drop spindle
Skein or ball of white yarn
Enamel pot with package of dye or natural dye recipe Skein of colored yarn
Knitting needles
Knitted wool sweater

PROCEDURE

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