Pupils will learn about different types of timbers, sustainable forests and how they are managed the skills they will learn are wood work skills, mitre joints and using plastics. Students must apply their knowledge and respond to the deign brief.
Students will be assessed on their picture frame design, specification and manufacturing diary, accuracy of their mitre joint and frame presentation. and the ability to respond to the brief: Design and create a picture frame inspired by a design movement, using FSC soft wood and manufactured boards and plastics.
mitre joint
A 45-degree angled joint used to make picture frames
manufactured boards
man-made boards such as MDF, chipboard and plywood
Design Movements
A design style followed by a collection of designers and artists for a period of time, such as: Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Pop Art, Bauhaus
FSC
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.
soft wood
wood from trees that are conifers or evergreens, like pine, spruce, and cedar. These trees typically have needle-like leaves and grow faster than hardwood trees.
hard wood
wood from trees that are deciduous, they loose their leaves annually, they are slow growing and produce flowers.
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This project develops students creativity and making skills. They will be learning about different methods of drawing in design, mechanical movements, linkages, levers cams, making and manufacturing diaries and quality control. The skill they will learn are orthographical projection and exploded drawing techniques, mechanical movements in timber, product assembly and laser cutting. Students are required to design and make a sweet dispenser based on the theme of Brighton, to sell in the i360 shop.
Students will be assessed on how effectively they develop their one and two point perspective designs. Student will go on to make their designs, they will be assess on the quality of the make, the cam and the aesthetics of their sweet dispenser.
Sustainable forest
managing forests to maintain their biodiversity, productivity, and regeneration capacity. It's about using forests for resources like timber while ensuring they remain healthy and productive for future generations.
Isometric drawing
A type of 3D drawing showing all three axes: length, width, and height. Used in technical drawings for products, architectural and engineering diagrams to show detail of dimention for manufacture.
Orthographic projection
A way of drawing a 3D object by using several 2D views of the object, the top, front, and right side view. To help with manufacture.
Linkages
Levers can be joined together to form linkages. Simple linkages change the direction of motion and the amount of force. Reverse motion ( like windscreen wipers) , parallel motion ( like cupboard doors) and bell crank ( breaks on a bike) are common linkages
Mechanical movements
There are four main types of motion (movement) in mechanical devices: linear, rotary, reciprocating and oscillating.
Cams
Cams are the shaped parts that convert rotary motion to reciprocating motion. They can be shaped like hearts, pears, snails and off centered circles. Their shape changes the movement, for example from a smooth up-and-down to a sudden drop or side-to-side movement. They are a key component in some mechanisms (like in toys).
Quality control
A set of tests a product is put under to ensure it meets quality standards. It involves inspecting product to identify and correct any defects or issues before they reach the customer, preventing faulty products or services from reaching the end user.
Sequence diagrams
Sequence diagrams show the process of making something in words and pictures. They are useful if you need to tell someone else how to do a job or how to use something.
Perspective drawing
Perspective drawings make objects appear more realistic, as they appear to recede as they get further away. If the receding lines are extended they will meet at points that are called vanishing points.
Section drawings
Section or cross section drawings show a product as if it has been sliced in half. The imaginary cut is called a section plane which is sometimes represented by a line consisting of long and short dashes.
Manufacturing diary
A record of how you make a product. This evidence should include photos for each of the following steps- Marking out Cutting Forming i.e. bending, drilling etc. Assembly (putting it together) Finishing (painting/sanding/varnishing) Also include photos of any specialist processes you may use i.e. laser cutting For each photo write a brief explanation of what the photos show.
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Understanding how products evolve according to users’ and designers’ needs. Especially with regard to how public buildings are designed to meet the needs of all of it users.
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Pupils will discover the nutritional valve in the foods we eat, functions of eggs in cooking, the food choices we make to ensure a balanced diet. The skills they will learn are cooking eggs using different techniques like coagulation, aeration, emulsifying, enriching and binding.
Pupils will be assessed on their theory knowledge in class as well as their practical ability during cooking lessons.
Coagulation
When heated, the protein in eggs starts to thicken
Aeration
The process by which air is circulated through a liquid, such as an egg, to recreate a rise.
Protien
Proteins are essential, complex molecules made of long chains of amino acids. They build and repairing tissues, supporting the immune system. They are also a source of energy.
amino acids
Amino acids are molecules that combine to form proteins. Amino acids and proteins are the building blocks of life. When proteins are digested or broken down, amino acids are the result.
binding
Using egg to hold other ingredient together.
emulsifying
To emulsify means to use eggs to combine ingredients together which do not ordinarily mix easily, like oil, water and vinegar.
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Students learn about Sustainability as well as Fairtrade and the impact food miles have on the environment.
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Supporting local businesses and farms for fresh produce.
The night light project is a bridging task to preparing for GCSE DT. Pupils learn about user centre design, creating a design brief, specification and a plan of manufacture. The skills they will learn are CAD, CAM, laser cutting, timber construction, soldering and electronics.
Pupils will be assessed on their design brief, specification, plan of manufacture, analysis and final project relating.
user centre design
a design approach that prioritises the needs and wants of the end-user throughout the entire design process. It involves research, testing, and feedback to create a product that is usable.
design brief
a document that outlines the details and expectations of a design project. Key elements of a design brief includes target audience, materials, budget, timeline, and desired aesthetics.
specification
a detailed document that outlines the required processes, materials, and other information needed to design and manufacture a product.
PCB
A printed circuit board (PCB) is a structure for assembling electronic components and their connections into a circuit that allows electrical current to pass between components.
electronic systems
Systems are often designed using a system block diagram that considers the ‘input, process and output’ of a system: input - start, process - the thought process, outcome- the response.
resistor
an electronic component that resists the flow of electric current in a circuit, reducing the current and voltage. It's measured in ohms (Ω). Resistors are used to control current to protect components.
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