Understand how to Calculations of sides and identify its correct use and identify the material eliminate errors. angles of products. that it is intended to be used with. Understand how jigs, Use of geometry to create Activities templates and fixtures templates for designs. work using a small product such as – can be used to increase key ring or coat hook. Produce a one off accuracy and reduce outcome and then design and manufacture a human error. jig or fixture to improve accuracy. Compare the tolerances of the two outcomes. Link to NEA Students should explore the prototype from their NEA and identify any process or component whose accuracy may be improved by the use of a jig, template or fixture. Christmas break Week 15 3.2.8: Responsible Be aware of the Starter design: importance of Recall activity using materials from week 14 – environmental issues in environmental Mini whiteboard Q and A. What are the design and manufacture. issues definitions of a template, jig and fixture? Understand the conservation of Activities responsibilities in the energy and Analyse the packaging design of a mobile use of sustainable resources. phone or small electronic device. Redesign materials and and develop the packaging to reduce its components. environmental impact. Be aware of the environmental impact of packaging.
Understand how to eliminate errors. Understand how jigs, templates and fixtures can be used to increase accuracy and reduce human error. Calculations of sides and angles of products. Use of geometry to create templates for designs. identify its correct use and identify the material that it is intended to be used with. Activities work – using a small product such as key ring or coat hook. Produce a one off outcome and then design and manufacture a jig or fixture to improve accuracy. Compare the tolerances of the two outcomes. Link to NEA Students should explore the prototype from their NEA and identify any process or component whose accuracy may be improved by the use of a jig, template or fixture. Christmas break Week 15 3.2.8: Responsible design: environmental issues conservation of energy and resources. Be aware of the importance of environmental issues in design and manufacture. Understand the responsibilities in the use of sustainable materials and components. Be aware of the environmental impact of packaging. Starter Recall activity using materials from week 14 – Mini whiteboard Q and A. What are the definitions of a template, jig and fixture? Activities Analyse the packaging design of a mobile phone or small electronic device. Redesign and develop the packaging to reduce its environmental impact.
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