D&T Product Design Medium Term Plan: Module 1: - Storage Solutions

Module 1: Project – Storage Solutions
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	Boxes and packaging	Notes taken in preparation for PA	Question and answer – discussion	Technical vocabulary used
2	Product Analysis	Carry out simple product analysis of similarly constructed containers.	Packaging provided by students. PA handouts	Completed product analysis sheets	Range of responses and annotating – depth of analysis	Components and features of packaging
3	Materials and processes	Understand the properties of materials and manufacturing processes involved in the production of a storage container	Handouts Samples of materials Internet	Worksheet completed with information gathered.	Quality of graphic work and clarity of understanding.	Materials and processes
4	Package development produced	Use template and scale to produce development (net) using ICT – CAD	Computer CAD Templates on computer	Students own design for box	Quality and knowledge of CAD and outcome	Process names and meanings
5	Production methods explored - construction	Manufacture storage container using appropriate equipment	CAD work and CAM equipment	Box produced	Quality and accuracy	Tools and processes used
6	Graphic designs for finished product	Using paper OR vinyl, produce appropriate decoration for boxes (CAD/CAM)	CAM equipment Materials	Completed decorated box	Quality of completed outcome – accuracy and finish	Materials and processes
7	Evaluation of processes and final product.	Questionaires	Worksheet	Completed evaluation	Depth of evaluation and understanding	All previous should now be fully understood