Pupils will build upon their knowledge of man-made and synthetic fibres and research into cotton and alternative fibres which are more environmentally friendly. they will reinvent a piece of unwanted clothing into a pencil case, as o part of a Fashion Fixers initiative
Pupils will be assessed on their fibres knowledge. An extended writing piece on cotton production and alternative fibres that could be more environmentally friendly. The structure, machine work and presentation of their pencil cases.
Seam Allowance
Seam allowance (sometimes called inlays) is the area between the edge and the stitching line on two (or more) pieces of material being stitched together. Seam allowances can range from 1/4 inch wide (6.35 mm) to as much as several inches.
Shears
Long bladed fabric scissors that are sharper than normal so that fabric can be cut without rips, tears or pulls.
Pattern Paper
Shapes drawn on thin paper that when cut out and pinned onto fabric create a template for pieces of a garment etc.
Textiles
A textile or cloth is a flexible woven material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres (yarn or thread). Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool, flax, cotton, or other material to produce long strands. Textiles are formed by weav
Stitch
Using a needle to thread yarn or thread through two or more pieces of fabric to create a join.
Closed neatened stitch
A type of stitch used to reinforce the edges of fabric and to secure a seam.
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Students will learn that we should use the resources (natural and synthetic materials) of the Earth carefully because our actions have consequences for life on Earth, now and in the future.
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This project will encompass the full design process, from Brief through to Evaluation. Students will design and make a former that can be used to create a mould suitable for making chocolates. They will be required to consider their market, and make sure that your designs, shapes, and sizes are suitable for both the customer and the process.
Students will be assessed on their use of 3d sketching skills and how effective they have been in creating design ideas that meet the specification. 3d sketching activities will be in their exercise books. A judgment will be made of the skill students have shown in shaping their final former and then creating the final chocolate mould.
Vacuum Former
Vacuum forming is a simplified version of thermoforming, whereby a sheet of plastic is heated to a forming temperature, stretched onto a single-surface mould, and forced against the mould by a vacuum (suction of air).
High Impact Polystyrene (HIP)
A plastic with good toughness, moderately high heat resistance, and good resistance to stress cracking.
Styrofoam
A kind of expanded polystyrene used especially for making food containers e.g."styrofoam burger boxes"
FSC
FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council, a non-governmental organization promoting responsible forest management worldwide. It's a system that helps ensure products, like wood and paper, come from forests that are managed in a way that is environmentally, socially, and economically responsible.
Specification
A detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
Mould
A hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens.
Masking Tape
Masking tape, also known as sticky tape, is a type of pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper, and an easily released pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is available in a variety of widths. It is used mainly in painting, to mask off are
Annotation
An annotation is metadata (e.g. a comment, explanation, presentational markup) attached to text, image, or other data. Often, annotations refer to a specific part of the original data.
Render
Application of shading and or colour to demonstrate a materials surface
Malleable
Able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking.
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Understanding how products evolve according to users’ and designers’ needs.
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Students will learn about sustainability and seasonal foods. The impact of imported foods and food miles. In addition, students learn about avoiding cross contamination when cooking with meat and other key ingredients.
Year 8 Unit covers: Sustainability, Food Miles, Seasonality and Fairtrade of food as well as covering practical skills including Chilli Con Carne, cooking chicken safely and baking seasonal muffins. Students are assessed on their theory knowledge in class as well as their practical ability during practical lessons.
Food sustainability
Being sustainable means doing little or no harm to the environment. This could mean buying seasonal food to reduce our food airmiles. Buy loose food rather than plastic wrapped, buy organic to reduce pesticides.
food miles
The distance in carbon a food product has travelled to the consumers home. It’s the amount of carbon the food created by being grown over seas then transported.
seasonal food
Seasonal food refers to the natural availability of food products in a particular country, during specific seasons. Eating seasonal food means consuming produce that is grown in the country and harvested during its peak season. Its not imported or grown using artificial methods to grow it out of season. This method of farming is more sustainable and can lead to fresher, tastier, and more affordable food.
deforestation
Clearing of forests to make way for farming.
Fair Trade
Fair trade is a charity that helps producers and farmers in developing countries achieve a fair price for their products.
convection
The movement of heat around an oven, used to cook baked products like cakes, biscuits or pies.
conduction
Heat transference through direct contact, like when pancake mix is poured into a hot pan, the heat transfers into the liquid, cooking the batter.
radiation
Radiation, unlike the other two, transfers heat through electromagnetic waves, like when you use the microwave.
organic farming
Farming with out the use of pesticides, chemicals, UV light or hormones to promote growth.
battery farming
Raising live stock in an enclosed area, Battery farms often fail to provide animals with access to natural elements, such as fresh air, sunlight, and the ability to engage in natural behaviors like foraging and nesting.
food danger zone
the temperature range between 8°C and 60°C (40°F and 140°F) where bacteria can multiply rapidly, potentially leading to foodborne illness.
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For this rotation pupils will be learning about the quality of our rivers, streams and coastal waters, we will look at the causes of pollution and ways to stop them and learn how to make ethical decisions when buying single use products. Pupils will research and collate information to deliver a message against single use plastics to their fellow students, to improve their oracy skills.
The skills they will learn are oracy, Zen tangal graphical drawing, Photopea, and sublimation printing.
Pupils will be assessed on their presentation skills when delivering their message about pollution of our rivers and coastal waters. The connection they make to single use plastic and their reusable water bottle design graphics.
pollution
the introduction of harmful materials into the environment. These harmful materials are called pollutants. Pollutants can be natural, such as volcanic ash. They can also be created by human activity, such as plastic waste. Pollutants damage the quality of air, water, and land.
raw sewage
wastewater discharged from homes, businesses, and industries that has not been processed to remove contaminants like detergents, chemicals, microplastics and human waste. It is a significant source of pollution and poses risks to wildlife, public health and public health and the environment.
campaign
A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change.
Zen tangle
A graphical line drawing technique made by drawing structured patterns to be filled in with block colour. We call these patterns, tangles.
aluminium
a lightweight metal that's highly versatile and widely used due to its low density, good conductivity, and ability to form protective oxide layers.
Single use products
tems designed to be used only once before being discarded or recycled. These products include things like plastic bags, straws, cutlery, food containers, and beverage bottles. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that single-use plastics contribute to a significant amount of waste and pollution due to their limited lifespan and potential for non-recyclability or improper disposal.
raw material
Raw materials are natural resources in their unprocessed state. Examples include wood, cotton, iron ore, crude oil, and natural gas. They can be categorized into plant-based, animal-based, and mineral/mining-based materials.
sublimation printing
a digital printing technique that uses heat to transfer designs onto various materials, particularly polyester fabrics and coated products. The ink is heated, transitioning from a solid to a gas without becoming a liquid, and then directly bonding with the material's fibres, resulting in durable, vibrant prints.
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