Underwear

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/underwear

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 cultural significance?Underwear styles can reflect cultural attitudes towards the body, modesty, and gender
2. What is underwear and why do we wear it?Underwear is a comfy layer we wear under our clothes. It keeps us clean and comfortable by absorbing sweat and protecting outer clothes.
3. How does underwear help keep us clean?It acts as a barrier that absorbs sweat and natural fluids, keeping outer clothes cleaner and reducing how often we need to wash them.

Textile Engineering: The application of scientific and engineering principles to the design and manufacture of textiles and textile products.
Intimate Apparel: A broad category of clothing worn close to the body, including underwear, lingerie, and sleepwear.