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Sam the Lamb: properties of wool

Video Sam the Lamb: properties of wool

TLF ID M021647

This short video, narrated by ‘Sam the Lamb’ and a group of young wool enthusiasts, explores the properties of one of nature’s most versatile fibres. Viewers will discover how wool can stretch and return to its natural shape when worn; why wool is safe to wear around campfires and in the sun, and how wool can manages moisture and odour from the body.

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Educational details

Year level

F; 1; 2; 3; 4

Topics Metals Properties of matter Materials Data collection Glass Properties Experiments Fibres (Materials) Observations (Data) Wool sheep Discovery (Observations)
Learning area
  • Science
  • Design and technologies

Other details

Contributors
  • Contributor
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
  • Copyright Holder
  • Name: Australian Wool Innovation Limited
  • Organization: Australian Wool Innovation Limited
  • URL: http://www.wool.com/en/home
  • Publisher
  • Name: Australian Wool Innovation Limited
  • Organization: Australian Wool Innovation Limited
  • Description: Publisher
  • URL: http://www.wool.com/en/home
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
Access profile
  • Unknown
Learning Resource Type
  • Video
Rights
  • © 2017 Australian Wool Innovation Limited. YouTube Standard Licence applies.