Introduction
In this WebQuest you are going to research clothes that are both good for the environment, sustainable and cool. You have been working with your German eTwins for the last eight months and it's time to learn about what people wear in their country. Are you ready?
Task
You have to research what teenagers wear in Germany, analise it and compare it with what students in Spain wear.
Then you are going to research some clothing company that are selling eco-friendly items.
Finally, you will create you own outfit!
Process
First of all have a look at the pictures that your eTwins have sent you of their favourite outfits. Then look up images of fashion for teenagers in Germany online.
First of all, check out some photos of German Teen fashion on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/herbacinusa/german-street-style/
Pick three photos and describe them. Do teenagers in your country wear similar clothes?
Now read about 5 German brands that are trying to to make your wardrobe eco-friendly: https://www.thelocal.de/20200205/sustainable-fashion-five-german-brands-aiming-to-make-your-wardrobe-eco-friendly/
Summarise each of the brands.
Finally, watch this video and write down five of the tips that the speaker gives about building a great outfit:
Now you mission is to build an outfit that you like and that would also be stylist in Germany. You must have include 5 articles of clothing, their price and they must be from an eco-friendly clothing company. Ready? Let's go!
Evaluation
Now it's time to share you creation with you classmates, compare prices and get inspired!
Conclusion
It's time to reflect on our eco-friendly fashion experience by discussing the following questions:
1. Do you like the fashion that German teenagers have today?
2. Would you wear the outfit that you created?
3. Are you going to think about the eco-friendly status of the clothes you buy in the future?
4. Are eco-friendly clothes more expensive?
5. Do you think clothing companies should be obligated to work in an eco-friendly way?
Credits
Don't forget to thank you German eTwins for sharing information on fashion in their country.
Teacher Page
This WebQuest was created by Victoria Hayes for her second year secondary school students in Huelva, Spain.