I have 30 plus years teaching in Australian secondary schools in the areas of Home Economics, Food Technology, Technology Mandatory, Textiles Technology and Hospitality. I have developed, implemented and adjusted many resources in that time.
This printable or electronic worksheet is designed to engage both mainstream and life skills students in thinking about where food should be stored. Pictures are used and students tick the correct storage place column/s for each food.
This Life Skills worksheet describes, with pictures to illustrate, the common elements found on food packaging. Also included is a hands on activity where the student identifies these elements on a food packaging item and completes a tick sheet.
In this worksheet the three types of new food products are each illustrated with pictures. The student will complete matching activities to gain an understanding of which category of new food various foods belong in.
This Fabric Properties Slideshow and Worksheet resource teaches the basic fabric properties- Absorbency, Flammability, Elasticity, Resiliency, Drapability, Strength and Heat Conductivity. The Worksheet questions reinforce and build on learning. Students will learn why these properties are important when selecting fabrics for specific uses.
Need a textiles revision or teaching resource? This resource is comprised of a powerpoint and worksheet. The 21 slide, animated presentation can be used to teach or revise fiber origins and basic fabric properties. Examples of the most common Natural, Man-made and Synthetic fibers , their uses and properties are covered. Fabric blends and mixtures are explained with engaging , vibrant images. The accompanying worksheet is printable or can be assigned electronically to individual student
This is an animated Slide Show and accompanying Worksheet to teach or revise the three basic textile construction methods-Weaving- warp and weft yarns are explained. plain, twill and satin weave are all explained, properties of the fabric and examples of uses are included. Examples of other weaves are shown. Knitted- 2 types of knitted fabrics (warp and weft) are detailed along with properties and uses for these fabrics. Other- felted, laminated and bonded fabrics are described and examples
I have 30 plus years teaching in Australian secondary schools in the areas of Home Economics, Food Technology, Technology Mandatory, Textiles Technology and Hospitality. I have developed, implemented and adjusted many resources in that time.
Teaching style
I strive to make learning interesting and challenging for my students by delivering content in a variety of ways and by catering to a variety of learning styles.
My own education history
Diploma of Teaching (Secondary)
Bachelor of Education
Additional biographical information
I have a passion for developing useful resources for teachers who like me until recently, are just too busy to do so.
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