the reason or explanation for why something is done, or believed to be right

a detailed document that outlines requirements to produce a product

the way in which a material responds to an external force or certain environment; also referred to as mechanical properties

the characteristics of a material, such as appearance and features

the process of making products from raw materials using machines or labour

Materials and manufacturing processes: polymers and timbers

Design and technology

Pupils learn about biomimicry and innovation.  They will learn how to use sources of inspiration to create a range of ideas for a product encouraging children to grow vegetables. The pupils will develop ideas and manufacture a prototype.  Variation allows for different material outcomes.

Iterative design: Nature

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

The ways in which a material responds to an external force or a certain environment are referred to as {{}}

Which stock forms are polymers available in?

{{}} is very stable in all directions due to alternate direction layering.

Which of these health and safety concerns must you consider when cutting MDF with a coping saw?

What can a designer evaluate their design against?

to give a reason or explanation for the decisions

to list different options without explanation

The balanced relationship between different parts of a product is called?

What information can be seen around the outside of this sketch?

{{}} is used in design and prototyping to represent objects at a different size than their actual dimensions.

Put these ratios in size order from biggest to smallest.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Materials and manufacturing processes: polymers and timbers

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.