Mark out and prepare materials: polymers and timbers

Design and technology

Biomimicry

Identify environmental impact

Product requirements

Innovation when generating ideas

Generating design ideas using SCAMPER

Using feedback to develop ideas

AI to develop ideas: polymers and timbers

Proportions and scale: polymers and timbers

Materials and manufacturing processes: polymers and timbers

Plan manufacture using orthographic projection: polymers and timbers

Parts lists: polymers and timbers

Time planning: polymers and timbers

Tools and processes: polymers and timbers

Equipment and machinery: polymers and timbers

Quality control: polymers and timbers

Evaluate with user feedback: polymers and timbers

Testing and modifications: polymers and timbers

Pupils learn about biomimicry and innovation.  They will learn how to use sources of inspiration to create a range of ideas for a product encouraging children to grow vegetables. The pupils will develop ideas and manufacture a prototype.  Variation allows for different material outcomes.

Iterative design: Nature

When manufacturing, marking out accurately …

Different materials require specific marking tools. Using the wrong tools can result in unclear or {{}} marks.

What is the name of this marking out tool for polymers and timbers?

Select the important document that can support marking out.

A parts list is a structured document detailing the individual components required to ...

a number that you assign to one component in your design

a name or description of the part for reference

the amount you need of this specific component

Match the parts list elements with their definition.

What unit of measurement is most often used when working out dimensions?

What is the name of this symbol used in orthographic projections?

Mark out and prepare materials: polymers and timbers

Lesson outcome