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Grade: 2
Articles of Clothing • Gloves
“What are gloves made of? (leather, cotton, wool, silk.) Which are warmest? Why are gloves used? (For warmth; to protect hands from dirt and sun.) What else are used to cover the hands? How do mittens differ from gloves?”
Comparative Analysis: Four glove materials • Thermal insulation (wool) • Structural contrast: Gloves vs. Mittens.
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Glove Materials & Warmth
Study how hand coverings are made. Write precise answers on the guidelines.
1. Four Fabrics: List the four materials named in the lesson:
2. Warmest: Which material provides the greatest warmth in winter snow?
3. Dual Purpose: Gloves are worn for and to protect from .
4. Other Coverings: Name another hand covering worn in winter:
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Structural Contrast: Gloves vs. Mittens
The lesson asks: “How do mittens differ from gloves?” Complete the comparison below.
A. Finger Sheaths:
A glove has a separate sheath for each of the fingers.
A mitten keeps the four fingers in one warm pouch, with a separate thumb.
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Comparing Functions in Full Sentences
In two sentences, explain when a person would choose to wear woolen mittens and when they would choose to wear leather gloves.
Mittens:
Leather Gloves:
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Winter Play Observation
Why do children prefer wearing thick knitted mittens when building a snowman? Write one complete sentence.
Snowman Play: