Scarf

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/scarf

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the earliest documented use?Ancient Chinese soldiers (circa 3rd century BCE) for rank identification and protection
2. What is the roman equivalent?Focale, used to prevent armor chafing and for warmth
3. Why did soldiers in ancient China wear scarves?Soldiers used scarves to show their rank and which unit they were in. The scarves also protected their necks from armor and kept them warm.
4. How do scarves keep you warm?Natural fibers like wool and cashmere have a crimped structure that traps air, so they keep heat close to your body. Silk can also keep you warm, and synthetic materials can mimic natural fibers while being easy to wash.

Textile: A type of cloth or woven fabric, including knitted, felted, and other types.
Utilitarian: Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
Aesthetics: A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art.
Insulator: A substance or device that prevents the passage of heat, electricity, or sound.