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Pendleton Woolen Mills, Wool Resources

The history of the Pendleton Woolen Mills, complete with visual timelines and online videos. Educational resources also include: 'Wool. Fiber in the Making': an oversized folder that explains the process of making wool fabric, with samples of that range from raw fleece to lanolin to yarn to finished tartan. 'Wool...A Natural': an informative booklet that explains the unique properties of wool, and the best ways to care for it. 'It's a Pendleton': A video presentation of fabric production from the woolen mill. Make sure to check out the other links on the main page. There is an excellent timeline on the history of the woolen mills and how the uses of wool fabric have changed over time in America. Also, an oral history of the significance of wool and the trading of woolen blankets with the Native American Indians in the Northwest.

Grade level:	PreK - 12
Scope:	all states
Academic Subject:	Agriculture (Career & Tech) Home Skills/Consumer Science Agri-science
Agricultural Content:	Agribusiness Systems Sustainable Agriculture Animal Systems Animal Husbandry/Production/Care Sheep and Goats Fibers/Clothing/Textiles American Agricultural History
Author:	Pendleton Woolen Mills
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Publisher:	Pendleton Woolen Mills
Copyright:	2002
Reviewer Comments:	This is a valuable resource for wool and fabric education. The videos, timelines and oral histories are significant for social science and consumer science studies. This is a must have for Family and Consumer Science teachers and also teachers who study American history of the Northwest.
Resource ID:	138
Source:	http://www.pendleton-usa.com
Media 1:	It's a Booklet media type. URL: Website Pages: 20
Media 2:	It's a Video media type. URL: Website Time: 10
Media 3:	It's a Kit media type. URL: Website