From Nike to me – From fast fashion to slow

This playlist should make students reflect on the impact fast fashion has on the world and give them the experience they can act on it and make a change right here and there. The different activities are made to raise awareness, to change their behavior, habits and attitude when it comes to fast fashion. But most importantly this playlist will show the students that they have influence and can make a change.

The students will work to find a practical solution on how to reduce their own textile waste and go from fast fashion to slow fashion.

In the first phase, the students will be engaged with the problem created by fast fashion. (As a teacher you can make the choice to use the activity ‘The production of a T-shirt’ to the engaging fase and remove it from investigate.’)
In the second phase, the students will investigate what the problems are and what the impact on fast fashion is on the world from child labor to the impact on our climate. (As a teacher you can make the choice to either let the whole class investigate everything or divide the class in groups and let them each do a different activity. If you choose the last option, make sure the groups present there activity to one and other. )
With knowledge of the problem it is time to think about the solution, where the students in the third phase of the playlist will create a way to spread awareness.
In the final phase the students will act by starting to make a difference and move from fast fashion to slow fashion. You will find a few activities from which the students can choose from, so that they have their own say in the final product and can start by making a change.

PHASES	ACTIVITIES	TIME	RESOURCES	METHODS	SUBJECTS
Engage	Photoview with clothes	30 min.	My Wonder Pictures of clothing	Statements of Wonder Question Wall	Nature sciences, Social studies, Mother tongue
	When second-hand clothing becomes a problem	30-45 min.	Now and afterwards (worksheet) Africa’s struggle with second-hand clothing	Talking Chips Paired Reading	Social studies, English
	Fashion influencers and social media	30 min.		3-Point Presentation Random Groups	Social studies
	The production of a t-shirt	45 min.	Documentaries on the fast fashion industry	Random Groups	Social studies, Mother tongue, English
Investigate	From cotton plant to T-shirt	45-60 min.	The Cotton Journey	Brainstorming Put in Order Educated Guess	Nature sciences, Social studies
	Clothing consumption then and now	45 min.	Clothing consumption then and now	User Interview Similarities and Differences	Social studies, Mother tongue
	From fast fashion to slow fashion	30-60 min. (short videos), including documentary: 90-120 min.	Documentaries on the fast fashion industry Introductory videos on fast fashion	3-Point Presentation Round Robin Elevator Pitch	Social studies
	How natural are different fabrics?	45 min.	Textile types	Put in Order Educated Guess	Nature sciences
	The production of a t-shirt	45 min.	Documentaries on the fast fashion industry	Random Groups	Social studies, Mother tongue, English
	Interviewing a clothing expert	60-90 min.	Interview Guide	3-Point Presentation Two Stars and a Wish User Interview Random Groups	Social studies, Mother tongue, English
Create	The R-ladder of clothing	45 min.	The R-ladder of clothing Instruction video for transforming a T-shirt into a tote bag	Random Groups Round Robin	Arts
	Your textile footprint and handprint	60-90 min.	Ecological footprint and handprint Fashion Footprint calculator Reflection questions on your footprint and handprint	Random Groups Round Robin 3-Point Presentation	Nature sciences, Social studies, English
	The fabric challenge	45 min.		Panel Discussion	Nature sciences, Social studies
	The life of a micro fibre – Part 1	45 min.	Videos on microplastics	Presentation Bazaar	Social studies, Arts
Act	Catwalk	30 - 45 min. (catwalk), 60 - 90 min. (preparation)		See – Feel – Understand Brainstorming Dress Rehearsal	Mother tongue, Arts
	The fashion ‘why’ – Part 1	45 min.	Sustainable fashion initiatives Futures of fashion	Silent Brainstorming Talking Chips Value Compass Café Presentation Elevator Pitch	Social studies, Arts
	Fashion podcast	90 min.	My Wonder	Statements of Wonder	Social studies, Mother tongue, English, Arts
	Clothing swap – Part 1	45 min.		Reverse Brainstorming Brainstorming	Social studies, Mother tongue
	Making second-hand clothing attractive (same as ‘clothing swap’)	120 min.		Interest Groups	Nature sciences, Social studies, Mathematics, Arts