Lesson one - sewing machine parts
6th Grade – Sewing Unit
Lesson 1 – Sewing Machine Parts
Objective: Students will be able to name parts of the sewing machine and describe the function.
Standards: Textiles 2.1 – Recognize textile production terms
Materials: Brother sewing machine fill in the blank handout, Prezi of machine parts, Brother sewing machine, extra machine parts for passing, Sewing Machine Worksheet, Sewing Machine Worksheet Chunked, Sewing Machine Worksheet Modified
Time: 45 minutes
Introduction: (5 minutes)
*Informal pre-assessment of skills
- Who has sewn using a sewing machine before coming to this class? Who has sewing by hand? How many of you know someone who using a sewing machine? Who has never seen a sewing machine before? – For most students this content is brand new.
*It is important that the students understand that it is okay to have no previous knowledge of this content area. Everyone in class is going to start at the beginning, since each brand of sewing machine is slightly different and the expectations for sewing in class are not always the same as sewing at home.
Key Idea: (25 minutes)
Parts of the Machine – Students will complete their Fill in the Blank notes using images and descriptions our discussion. Allow students time to label the parts accurately! As we discuss the various parts and functions, use a variety of descriptions and examples to enhance the students’ mastery of content. For the small hard to see parts, pass around extra (no longer serviceable) pieces for the students to touch and view.
Practice: (10 minutes)
Pass out the tiered assignment. Students are identifying and labeling the various parts of the sewing machine. Encourage the student to try as much as possible without their notes, and refer to the notes when they are having difficulty.
Closure and Assessment: (5 minutes)
Exit ticket – What is one new thing you learned to day? What is one question you have?
Assessment – completion and accuracy of the assignment
Lesson 1 – Sewing Machine Parts
Objective: Students will be able to name parts of the sewing machine and describe the function.
Standards: Textiles 2.1 – Recognize textile production terms
Materials: Brother sewing machine fill in the blank handout, Prezi of machine parts, Brother sewing machine, extra machine parts for passing, Sewing Machine Worksheet, Sewing Machine Worksheet Chunked, Sewing Machine Worksheet Modified
Time: 45 minutes
Introduction: (5 minutes)
*Informal pre-assessment of skills
- Who has sewn using a sewing machine before coming to this class? Who has sewing by hand? How many of you know someone who using a sewing machine? Who has never seen a sewing machine before? – For most students this content is brand new.
*It is important that the students understand that it is okay to have no previous knowledge of this content area. Everyone in class is going to start at the beginning, since each brand of sewing machine is slightly different and the expectations for sewing in class are not always the same as sewing at home.
Key Idea: (25 minutes)
Parts of the Machine – Students will complete their Fill in the Blank notes using images and descriptions our discussion. Allow students time to label the parts accurately! As we discuss the various parts and functions, use a variety of descriptions and examples to enhance the students’ mastery of content. For the small hard to see parts, pass around extra (no longer serviceable) pieces for the students to touch and view.
Practice: (10 minutes)
Pass out the tiered assignment. Students are identifying and labeling the various parts of the sewing machine. Encourage the student to try as much as possible without their notes, and refer to the notes when they are having difficulty.
Closure and Assessment: (5 minutes)
Exit ticket – What is one new thing you learned to day? What is one question you have?
Assessment – completion and accuracy of the assignment