This unit consists of three topics, each more substantial than a single lesson and intended to be covered over the course of a week.
Topic 1: Forming processes
Topic 2: Bonding, Jigs and fixtures
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Topic 3: Finishing papers and boards
End of unit assessment
There are worksheets, homework tasks, and an assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.
Summary
Brought together in a short series of topics are the main ways to manipulate paper and board to produce the types of products produced in industry. The processes covered include many hand, machine and digital techniques. The use of industry standard printing and finishing methods is specifically highlighted, in addition to many forming and bonding techniques, of which many can be modelled in school.
What's included in the toolkit?
The A Level units have been written to satisfy the specification for the AQA 7552 Product Design qualification. Each unit contains:
PowerPoint slides for each topic Detailed lesson plans Learning objectives and outcomes Worksheets and homework activities with answers End-of-unit, exam-style assessment test with answers Other material and links to online resources
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