Smart Bear is a protected multi-functional plush design project that
students make from recycled fleece. When folded he is everyone's favourite teddy
bear, he can also be used as a hand muff. The panel on his tummy (the part the
students' design) is painted using thermo chromatic pigments, therefore at 27°
certain parts of the design will disappear or change colour. When unfolded he
becomes a small blanket and the opposite side is a changing mat.
The kit contains:
KS3 design and make project aimed at year 8s so it is also suitable for lower ability Year 9s and higher ability year 7s
Teachers booklet complete with CD and a full 10 week scheme of work, with comprehensive lesson plans and all the printable resources needed for those lessons
Full assembly instructions
Properties of the materials used
Instructions on thermo chromatic pigments (for a smart colours starter pack see order code 06-1278)
Effects of textiles on the environment
There are also worksheets, word-searches and an Assessment For Learning booklet (AFL), which should be completed for this project by the teacher and the student
