Module 1 – Option A: Hammer

Sequence of Lessons

Theme/Aims

Key Activities

Resources

Student Outcomes

Assessment Opportunities

Key Vocabulary

1

Introduction to the course and first project

Design brief – looking at exemplars

Exemplar materials

Notes taken in preparation for project

Question and answer – discussion

Technical vocabulary used

2

Marking out hammer head

Using templates, marking out tools

Stock material

Marking out tools

Raw materials marked out ready for shaping hammer head

Accuracy

Types of tools and processes used

3

Design and manufacture handle – casting techniques

Make cast pattern for handle using suitable material.

MDF/Jelutong

Own handle design produced pattern

Finish of pattern

Technical terms discussed and used

4

Manufacture of handle

Casting aluminium

Finishing and polishing

Aluminium

Forge area

Casting equipment

Polishing/buffing equip.

Raw handle billet produced and finished to a high quality finish

Success of billet

Technical terms discussed and used

5

Shaft manufactured – Turning and screw threading

Using steel rod, students make shaft for hammer.

Screw threading

Materials

Appropriate tools

Finished shaft

Accuracy of thread

Technical terms discussed and used

6

Assembly

Head and handle fitted to shaft

Bench equipment

Fully assembled hammer

Success of assembly – fit and accuracy of alignment

Technical terms discussed and used

7

Finishing

Students polish and apply protective coating

Polish and clear lacquer

Fully completed hammer

Final assessment of overall completed product accounting for planning and use of tools and equipment

Technical terms discussed and used

8

Evaluation of project

Students produce evaluation of project for their folders discussing changes and difficulties overcome

Full evaluation produced

Depth and critical evaluation

Technical terms discussed and used