Swimsuit

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/swimsuit

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 a swimsuit made of?Swimsuits are made from special fabrics like nylon, polyester, and spandex (Lycra). These materials are stretchy and help the suit stay close to the body while swimming.
2. Why do swimsuits dry quickly?The fabrics in swimsuits repel water, so they stay light and dry fast even after you come out of the pool.

Hydrodynamics: The study of how water flows around objects, crucial for designing efficient swimwear.
Maillot: A term for a one-piece swimsuit, often associated with early 20th-century designs.
Modest Swimwear: Garments like burkinis or full-coverage swimdresses designed to adhere to religious or personal modesty requirements.