Soft Materials Technology
Definition
Technology is the human ability to shape and change the physical world to meet needs, by manipulating materials and tools with techniques.
Project 1: Getting started with fibres and textiles
WALT:
Respond to a need or an opportunity
Follow a pattern
Manage time and identify key tasks (Planning for Practice)
Recognise a technological product
Evaluate products and choose an appropriate project (Outcome evaluation and development)
Create a textile/fabric using crochet stitches to make the chosen product
Success Criteria:
I have used the tools and materials available to create a product fit for purpose.
SKILLS:
Manipulating materials(wool) and tools(crochet hook) to create stitches
Identifying appropriate stitch for desired fabric
Time management
Technological language:
attribute, brief, evaluation, need, opportunity, specifications
Contextual language:
fibre, fabric, wool, crochet hook, stitch, loop, chain, single crochet,
Journal: Photos and reflection
(Design and Visual Communication)
Project Two: Exploring Alternatives to Plastic Food Wrapping
WALT:
Recognise a need or opportunity (the global plastic pollution problem)
Identify the attributes/ properties of food wrapping
Identify the properties of bees wax
Create a food wrap using materials available
Success criteria:
I have used the tools and materials available to create a wax wrap fit for the intended purpose.
SKILLS:
grating, measuring, making a paper pattern, pinning a pattern onto fabric, cutting, observing process, working systematically, following the process
Technological language
attribute/property, brief, evaluation, need, opportunity, specifications, product, process
Contextual language
sustainable, unsustainable, finite, renewable, pollution, biodegradable, natural, eco-friendly, safe, healthy, waterproof, beeswax, infused, cotton, pure, hygenic, breathable, reusable, durable, natural
Journal
Photos, evaluation and reflection
Remember to discuss
the brief/problem/need
the attributes/properties of food wraps (ie What does a food wrapper or covering need to do?)
the attributes of beeswax wraps
Use the technological and contextual language lists above to prompt your evaluation and reflection.
(Is the product created fit for purpose?)
Project Three: Design appropriate Packaging for Wax Wraps
WALT:
Recognise a need or opportunity (eg fundraising)
Prioritise main selling points of products (properties/attributes)
Design eye-catching wrapper/label
Create the wrapper/ label using materials available
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
My packaging/label will have visual appeal
My packaging/label will inform the purchaser about the key properties of the product (ie why they should use it)
My packaging/label will inform the purchaser about the care of the product
SKILLS:
Application of colour wheel knowledge
Fine motor skills
Time management
Journal:
Photos, evaluation and reflection
Remember to discuss how the label meets the success criteria
Use the technological and contextual language lists above to prompt your evaluation and reflection.
Project Four: PRESENTATION - three processes
WALT:
Work independently to present our learning using chrome book applications
Organise our presentation under technological headings (ie Technological process)
Support the text with appropriate photos
Use text and colour to create a presentation that is visually appealing and easy to read
Use technological and contextual language
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
My presentation will
describe the technological process
describe how the process was used to develop three different products
include an evaluation of and reflection on my learning