How to Read a Nutrition Label
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Doing Laundry: 3 Simple Decisions
Lesson Details
Grade Level
6-8
Duration (minutes)
1
Summary
A practical life skills lesson breaking laundry down into three decisions — sorting clothes, reading care labels, and choosing the right water temperature and cycle setting.
Student Worksheet: Doing Laundry: 3 Simple Decisions
Teacher Note: Students can watch the video lesson above and answer the questions. Click the “Teacher Answer Key” dropdown below when you are ready to review the solutions!
Key Concepts:
• Sort: Separate clothes into whites, lights, darks, and brights, and check pockets first.
• Read Labels: Care labels tell you the correct water temperature and drying method.
• Choose Settings: Water temperature and cycle type should match the fabric and how dirty it is.
Instructions: Read each question carefully and write your answer in the space provided.
- Question 1: What are the three main decisions involved in doing laundry?
- Question 2: Why should you keep towels separate from other clothes?
- Question 3: What does “machine wash cold” mean on a care label?
- Question 4: Why is cold water considered the safest choice for most clothes?
- Question 5: Which cycle setting would you use for a muddy pair of jeans?
Click to reveal Teacher Answer Key
1. Sort clothes, read labels, and choose settings
2. Because they are heavy and leave fuzz behind on other clothes
3. Wash the item using cold water
4. Because it protects colors from fading or bleeding
5. Heavy-duty
Disclaimer: This worksheet was generated with AI assistance based on original video content. It is intended for educational reference only. Teachers are encouraged to review and adjust questions to fit their curriculum standards before classroom use.
🎯 Extension Activity: Have students bring in (or look up a photo of) a real clothing care label and translate each symbol or phrase into plain language, like "cold water only" or "do not put in the dryer."