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From Sheep to Rug: How a Cozy Rug Is Made
by JoySchooler LearnerFollow fluffy wool on its big trip, from a sheep's back all the way to a soft rug under your feet. Each lesson asks a puzzle about one step and helps you figure it out.
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The Wool's Big Journey
Lesson 1
The Sheep's Big Haircut
A farmer cuts off a sheep's entire woolly coat every spring. Why would anyone do that to a sheep, and what does the sheep feel?
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Sticky, Smelly, Fluffy
Fresh off the sheep, a fleece is filthy, smelly, and sticky — yet water just rolls off it. How do you wash something that refuses to get wet?
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Tangled Like Bedhead
Clean wool is a big messy tangle. What can you do with a tangle before making anything from it?
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From Fluff to String
Loose fluff pulls apart so easily. How can it turn into yarn strong enough for a rug?
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Where Does Red Come From?
Sheep aren't bright red or blue. So how do rugs get such bold colors?
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The Giant Wooden Frame
Rug makers use a big wooden frame full of strings. What is it for, and how does it work?
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Why Is a Rug Fuzzy?
Run your hand over a rug. Where does all that soft fuzz come from?
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Lesson 8
Test: From Sheep to Rug: How a Cozy Rug Is Made
Review the course ideas by applying them to new situations, with kind feedback after every answer.
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