Lesson Plan 4: Fast Fashion

Fashion matters because it helps us express who we are, but how often do the people who make them suffer in poor conditions? In this episode, we learn what fast fashion is, how people and the environment are affected by it, and how we can better value others with our shopping choices.

Grade level: 9-12

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson duration: 60 min

Learning outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Have a deeper understanding of the fast fashion industry and its negative effects on people and the environment.
• Examine what their own clothing purchases are potentially contributing to and consider more conscious alternatives.
• Discover ethical clothing brands and learn about the difference they are trying to make.

Lesson includes:

• Workshop video 
• “Research the Impact” worksheet (Printable)
• Warm-up, Core Lesson, and Reinforcement Activities
• Reflection and discussion questions such as:
• Knowing about fast fashion, does it impact your thinking about shopping and the clothes you buy? Why or why not? How do you feel people respond to the concept of ethical shopping?

Materials required (not included):

• Screen & speakers for viewing video

NB: Purchase includes access to streamable video and downloadable resources for 6 months.