Shell structures
I can understand how packaging designs are structured.
Shell structures
I can understand how packaging designs are structured.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Packaging designs can be disassembled to see how the folded out net has been made.
- Critiquing one product design provides detail about future designs.
- Packaging designs consider how to stack multiple units on shelves.
- Design specifications include new product design, such as a sustainable packaging prototype for biscuits.
Keywords
Net - a flat or opened up shape of a 3D object
Design specification - a list of things a product must have or do
Sustainable - using what we need while protecting the environment, so there's enough for the future
Materials - what things are made from
Common misconception
Packaging is constructed from lots of separate pieces.
Packaging is often one piece of material constructed as a net.
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Equipment
Biscuits in different styles of packaging. A range of cardboard and paper packaging products including boxes, sleeves and trays.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
long-lasting, reusable but breakable
not all types can be recycled, takes a very long time to break down
can be recycled easily
very strong but heavy, can be recycled
Exit quiz
4 Questions
