ACTIVITY

The truth behind the fast fashion industry – Part 2

The students investigate key problems in the fast fashion industry and present their findings to peers.

The intention is to build understanding of global textile issues and foster research and communication skills.

Before:

This bricks is part 2 out of 2. Part 1 can be found here: The truth behind the fast fashion industry – Part 1.

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Students finish finding information about the (sub)topics.

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Let groups present their findings using the Phase Gallery.

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Facilitate a class reflection through the Stand up if... Ask students about the roles and responsibilities of consumers, producers, and policy makers, through statements on the responsibilities in the fast fashion industry:

  1. I think fast fashion is bad.
  2. We should not buy more than 10 pieces of new clothing a year.
  3. We should not buy fast fashion anymore.
  4. We should only buy second-hand clothing.
  5. Fast-fashion companies should be fined for unsustainable practices.
  6. Fast-fashion companies should be banned.
  7. Our government should punish fast-fashion companies for their unsustainable practices.
  8. I am open to changing my consumption behavior.
  9. Consumers are responsible for the issues that we have discussed today.
  10. Fast-fashion companies are responsible for the issues that we have discussed today.

Didactic tips:

  • Eventually, let students present their findings through making a poster or a powerpoint presentation.
  • Encourage students to end their presentation with one proposed solution or positive initiative. 
  • Instead of the trailer, you could watch the entire documentary ”Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy” on Netflix.
GreenComp: critical thinking, supporting fairness, systems thinking, problem framing, political agency, individual initiative
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EngageInvestigate
THEME:
Textile & fashion
TIME: 45 min.
AGE: 13-15 years

SUBJECTS:

  • Social studies
  • Mother tongue
  • English

TOOLS / MATERIALS:

  • Digital board
  • Laptops or tablets

METHODS:

RESOURCES: