 | |  | | | In this geography unit of four programmes, we cover the local linen and textiles industries, Northern Ireland canals and water management. The unit has cross curricular links with science. | | | |  | Programme 7 - Textiles Broadcast: 10 March 2003 BBC 2 12.10-12.30pmARCHIVE - SELB programme code :TK 1161 This episode is now part of our archive. This programme is still available to schools to borrow or purchase from the Audio Visual Recording service at the SELB. Please quote the SELB programme code in your correspondence. See our ordering page for more information. |  The programme compares the manufacture of a natural fibre and a synthetic fibre - linen and lycra. Linen making is traced from ancient times to local modern day production. We learn how lycra was created, and follow the lycra making process at Dupont. |
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By the end of the programme and activities, pupils should be able to:
- understand the creation and production of lycra;
- identify the differences between synthetic and natural materials;
- understand the industrial development of linen-making in Ireland;
- understand the making of linen from ancient times to modern-day production.
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| Programme Title | Teacher's Notes | Worksheets | 7: Textiles | | | 7-10: Textiles, Linen, Canals, Water | | |
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