Harris Academy South Norwood

Short Term Planning Template: Weekly Overview (2-4 lessons)

Subject Area: Design and Technology Half Term: Carousel Week Beginning: / Class: 7 Unit Title: Torch Project

Differentiation Weekly Learning Objectives Weekly Learning Outcomes Resources

All Students understand how to combine Students to assemble and finish As below
(NC/GCSE Range) materials and components leading to the manufacture of their torch.
production of high quality outcomes.
Students understand the implications of
designing for mass manufacture.
Most Students understand the methods of Students complete a well made working As below
(NC/GCSE Range) assembly in order to maximize efficiency of model of a pocket torch for a client.
manufacture.
Some Students understand the relationship between the
Students begin writing evaluation of project. As below
(NC/GCSE Range) factors of mass manufacture and the design
process.
1.d, 1.f, 1.g, 2.a, 2.c, 2.d, 4.d

Suggested Learning and Teaching Ideas

Starter
How have we used time?
Students complete table as on p.68 of
starters book plotting tasks to be done
against time to complete them.
Development Plenary Assessment
WEEK 5: Q. and A. session given on how Homework to be assessed on
Recap on the uses of software in designing graphics for a components are assembled in a the Harris Academy criteria of
product. Recap on the use of a specification. Recap on product for batch production. grading 1 –5 for effort and
the benefits of CAD/CAM. presentation. Class work to be
Students complete timetabling of activities from starter. graded against project ruberic
and with mark awarded for
Demonstration given on how to finish components enterprise.
manufactured to a high quality and assemble.

Input given on mass production sheet to be completed for

homework.

Resources Homework
Powerpoint Mass Production sheet.
Exemplar product
ICT suite
A4 Design worksheets
2D Design software
Completed products for assembly

Cross Curricular Checklist (in relation to 6 week overview)

Lit Num ICT Ent/WRL PHSEE Citizenship VAK