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Parts lists: textiles

Textiles

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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