Home Laundry Assignment - Loudoun County Public Schools



Home Laundry AssignmentTo: 7th Grade FACS Parents and StudentsFrom: Mrs. BrowerSubject: Laundry Care UnitWe have been learning about laundry and clothing care. To practice the skills the students have learned, they will be asked to launder three loads of clothes as well as any other laundry you would like to include for this Home Laundry Assignment. For the laundry done, students are expected to round it up, sort it, pretreat stains if necessary, wash it, dry it, fold it and put it away. Students should iron their clothes as needed. However, as parents, your discretion takes precedence.Students gain pride and self worth when they are responsible for taking good care of themselves and their belongings. They learn to make wiser clothing choices after taking full responsibility of maintaining their wardrobe. Doing laundry is a life skill.Students and Parents will use the evaluation chart below to track progress. Using the key provided, students should complete the chart and have parents initial it upon completion. Discuss how your family sorts laundry. There are many ways. Care labels give valuable information.For example:Wash or Dry cycleColor (whites, darks, or brights, etc)Amount of soil (Heavily soiled, lightly soiled, etc)Water Temperature (hot, warm, or cold)Special needs (delicate, bleach, fabric softener, etc.)Fabric type and weight (cotton, blends, etc.)PersonName: Block: Date Due: _____________(Points will be deducted if turned in beyond the due date.)Signature of the adult you worked with: ___________________Key: Job well done: + Needs more practice: - Does not apply: XLaundryLoad 1Load 2Load 3Read Care LabelsCheck PocketsSort laundryPre treated stainsHand washingCorrect water levelCorrect water temperatureCorrect amount of detergentCorrect type and amount of bleachFabric SoftenerDryer: Correct setting & temperatureLine dry or flat dryFolded properlyIroned properlyPut away properlyFor each of the above loads of laundry, you must sort them three ways. Explain how you sorted each of your three loads.Load 1: ___________________________________________________________Load 2: ___________________________________________________________Load 3: ___________________________________________________________****************In complete sentences, answer the following questions.1. What do you think was the most important thing you learned from this activity?2. How did you feel about doing the laundry?3. How will this activity and information help you in the future? ................
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