Indigo Dye Lesson Plan: Home Economics

Lesson Overview

This lesson introduces natural indigo in a textiles context, a historical context and a science context. Students discuss natural indigo as it was first discovered, and then discuss how it is being used today. Students have the opportunity to create and use an indigo vat and dye their own textiles. Additional teaching resources include discussion questions, PowerPoint topics, and a reading with accompanying discussion questions.

Find the full lesson plan here: Indigo Lesson Plan; Home Ec