Year 10 - Design and technology
Parts lists: polymers and timbers
Polymers and timbers
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to prepare a parts list for your design.
Key Notes
- Designs are communicated using parts lists.
- A parts list is a structured document outlining the components needed to assemble a product.
- A parts list along with an orthographic projection of a design can inform manufacture.
Vocabulary To Learn
- parts list: components required to assemble a product
- component: a single part of a larger product
- quantity: the amount or number of something
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Parts lists are only needed for materials or components which need to be bought in.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Designs are communicated using parts lists. A parts list is a structured document outlining the components needed to assemble a product.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'parts list'
components required to assemble a product.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Parts lists are only needed for materials or components which need to be bought in. Correction: A parts lists supports the thinking needed in preparation of manufacture for all components of a design. They help identify quantities and can highlight mistakes. A well-structured parts list speeds up production and ensures cost efficiency.
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- Product requirements Study Guide
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- Quality control: polymers and timbers Study Guide
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