Doing Laundry
Ages 10+ · 5 minutes
Learn how to wash clothes
Discuss step-by-step directions for removing stains, washing clothes, drying and folding laundry
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Standards alignment
Alaska
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Arkansas
- 5.RC.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.
California
- SL.2.2.a — Give and follow three- and four-step oral directions.
Connecticut
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Delaware
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Illinois
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Indiana
- 6-8.LST.2.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
- 2.CC.6 — Give and follow oral directions with three or more steps.
Iowa
- SL.5.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
- SL.5.1.c — Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.
Kansas
- SL.4.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on Grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
- SL.4.1.c — Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.
- SL.4.8 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being and that are basic to a particular topic.
Kentucky
- L.4.4.d — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions and that are basic to a particular topic.
Louisiana
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Maine
- SL.1.5.c — Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.
- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, student-led, and teacher-led) on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Maryland
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Michigan
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Minnesota
- 3.1.4.4 — Describe the relationship between a series of events, concepts or steps in a procedure, using language that pertains to time, sequence and cause/effect, in informational text. *
- 4.1.4.4 — Explain events, concepts or steps in a procedure, including what happened and why, based on specific details, in informational text.
Mississippi
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
- CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Missouri
- 5.SL.1.A.c — following, restating, and giving multi-step instructions from or to others in collaborative groups, according to classroom expectations
- 4.R.3.A.b — describe the sequence of events, ideas, concepts, or steps needed to carry out a procedure
- 4.SL.1.A.c — following and restating multi-step instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions, according to classroom expectations
Montana
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
- RST.6-8.4 — Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6—8 texts and topics.
Nebraska
- LA.5.SL.1.e — Complete a task following multi-step directions.
- LA.4.SL.1.e — Complete a task following multi-step directions.
Nevada
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
New Jersey
- SL.5.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
- SL.5.1.c — Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.
New Mexico
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
New York
- RST.1 — Cite specific evidence to support analysis of scientific and technical texts, charts, graphs, diagrams, etc. Understand and follow a detailed set of directions.
North Carolina
- SL.5.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
- SL.5.1.c — Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.
- SL.5.2 — Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Ohio
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
- RST.6-8.4 — Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6—8 texts and topics.
Oklahoma
- 2.1.L.2 — Students will follow multi-step oral directions.
Oregon
- 5.SL.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
- 5.SL.1c — Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.
Pennsylvania
- 3.5.3-5.C — Follow directions to complete a technological task.
- CC.1.5.3.C — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate detail.
Rhode Island
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
South Dakota
- 6-8.RST.3 — Read and precisely follow a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Texas
- 5.1B — follow, restate, and give oral instructions that include multiple action steps;
- 6.1B — follow and give oral instructions that include multiple action steps;
- 6.1A — listen actively to interpret a message, ask clarifying questions, and respond appropriately;
Utah
- 4.SL.3 — Use age-appropriate language, grammar, volume, and clear pronunciation when speaking or presenting.
- 5.SL.3 — Use age-appropriate language, grammar, volume, and clear pronunciation when speaking or presenting.
Virginia
- 5.RV.1.A — Develop general academic language and content specific vocabulary by listening to, reading, and discussing a variety of grade-five texts and topics.
- 5.RV.1.K — Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities.
Washington
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
Washington, D.C.
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
West Virginia
- ELA.5.30 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing ideas clearly.
- ELA.5.30.c — Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.
Wyoming
- RST.6-8.3 — Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
- RST.6-8.4 — Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6—8 texts and topics.