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» Low Ability Activities for GCSE D&T: Textiles

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Age Range: KS4

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Topics include: Technical terms; The sewing machine; Patterns; Fabric properties; Suitability, Source and care; Design and make activities; Industrial processes; Safety in children's toys; Ranges; Colours; Packaging. (Updated from: Focus Tasks: Textiles)
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Size: 65 Pages
ISBN: 978 1 86025 246 4
Code: LATE
Format: Photocopy master or PDF
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Contents List

LESSONS

  • 6 CONTENT GUIDE
  • 9 LEARNING TERMS Students compile their own list of technical words as an aid to both spelling and understanding.
  • 11 THE SEWING MACHINE Students learn the parts of a sewing machine and, in a practical activity, practise threading one.
  • 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Students learn how to tell if a sewing machine is running properly, and how to correct faults in stitching.
  • 15 MARKED RIGHT! This page helps students to recognise pattern markings and to learn what they are used for by drawing up a table describing them.
  • 17 RIBBON WEAVE Students learn about fabric construction and weave strips to create a 'fabric' texture.
  • 19 PILLOW CASE Students practise design and drawing skills and straight machine work.
  • 21 IT'S A COVER-UP! An exercise to help students understand the need for a seam allowance.
  • 23 BRICK TRICK Students practise accurate measuring and drawing, and consider how to improve their designs.
  • 25 SEAT BELT COVER Students design a logo and seat belt cover. They discuss different types of fastening.
  • 27 IT'S IN THE BAG! Students design a drawstring bag for a particular purpose and begin to use appliqué.
  • 29 IT'S IN THE BAG! (2) Students learn about appropriate fabrics for different uses and choose a method of applying a design with surface decoration.
  • 31 PRINTING FABRICS Students investigate which methods of printing are appropriate to which fabric. This leads into a practical session on fabric printing.
  • 33 SHOWING SKILLS A problem-solving exercise is used as a vehicle for students to demonstrate a range of skills.
  • 35 PLAY-TIME Students think about fabrics that are safe for children to use.
  • 37 PATTERN MAKING Making a pattern for a child's toy is used to illustrate aspects of safety.
  • 39 ON A ROLL Students demonstrate skills and fastenings by making a 'holder' for jewellery.
  • 41 SEND REINFORCEMENTS An exercise to help students understand the need for reinforcement of pocket corners.
  • 43 RECYCLING Students think about why materials are recycled, and design a stage costume using recycled materials. Additionally, they learn about the colour preferences of a particular time period.
  • 45 SWIM, BIKE, RUN Students create a co-ordinated range of clothes to enhance their understanding of 'ranges'.
  • 47 SWIM, BIKE RUN (2) Students extend their range of clothes and justify choices of fabrics and colours. They also think about accessories.
  • 49 WHICH FABRIC? Helps students to recognise the sources of fabrics and which fabrics are best for which jobs. The care of fabrics is also introduced.
  • 51 WASH CARE Students learn how to look after clothing/fabric products.
  • 53 DISASSEMBLY An exercise to show how many sections make up a shirt.
  • 55 SWING LABELS A discussion of the way manufacturers identify products with labels, with a practical activity which involves designing a swing label.
  • 57 PACKAGING An exercise to design packaging whilst learning about its uses.
  • 59 MAKING IT WORK Students learn about factory planning and industrial processes.
  • 61 EVALUATING Students learn how to evaluate by referring back to specifications.
  • 63 AESTHETICS An exercise to get students to think about design and colour.
  • 64 APPENDIX 1 To accompany the SWIM, BIKE, RUN pages (45-47).
  • 65 APPENDIX 2 To accompany Page 53 DISASSEMBLY.
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