Year 5 - Design and technology
Accessible fasteners
Combining fabrics: accessible textiles
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Unit Summary
This unit develops pupils' knowledge and 3D joining techniques when working with woven fabrics. Accessible design is introduced by investigating the work of fashion designers. Pupils apply this knowledge and understanding to make and promote an accessible product.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to fasten fabrics effectively.
Key Notes
- Toggles can be used as pocket fasteners.
- Ties can be used as pocket fasteners.
- Buttons can be used as pocket fasteners.
- Pocket fasteners are chosen for design purposes.
- Empathic design considers barriers to accessibility and tries to make products accessible to as many people as possible.
Vocabulary To Learn
- fasteners: temporary ways to join fabrics
- toggle: a bar shaped fastener that passes through a loop
- empathy: understanding others' feelings and experiences
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All fasteners are accessible to everyone.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Toggles can be used as pocket fasteners. Ties can be used as pocket fasteners.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'fasteners'
temporary ways to join fabrics.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All fasteners are accessible to everyone. Correction: The user needs should be considered when choosing fasteners so they are accesible to the individual.
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