the reason or explanation for why something is done, or believed to be right

a detailed document that outlines requirements to produce a product

the way in which a material responds to an external force or certain environment; also referred to as mechanical properties

the characteristics of a material, such as appearance and features

the process of making products from raw materials using machines or labour

Materials and manufacturing processes: 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

Plan manufacture using orthographic projection: polymers and timbers

Parts lists: polymers and timbers

Time planning: polymers and timbers

Mark out and prepare materials: 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

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

The ways in which a material responds to an external force or a certain environment are referred to as {{}}

Which stock forms are polymers available in?

{{}} is very stable in all directions due to alternate direction layering.

Which of these health and safety concerns must you consider when cutting MDF with a coping saw?

What can a designer evaluate their design against?

to give a reason or explanation for the decisions

to list different options without explanation

The balanced relationship between different parts of a product is called?

What information can be seen around the outside of this sketch?

{{}} is used in design and prototyping to represent objects at a different size than their actual dimensions.

Put these ratios in size order from biggest to smallest.

Materials and manufacturing processes: polymers and timbers

Lesson outcome

Content guidance