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Product analysis

Lesson Plan

1. Starter: Combat clothing - Duration 5-10 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Brainstorm the functions that British military clothing needs to perform.
  • Present Slides 3-6 to show that British soldiers have different uniforms to suit different roles.
  • Introduce lesson focus - British combat clothing including helmets, waterproofs and camouflage.
  • Pupils consider the functions of British military clothing.
  • Poster paper for mind map
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 1. Starter: Combat clothingTeacher Notes: 1. Starter: Combat clothing

2: Design considerations - Duration 10-15 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Play Video: Extreme environments, which shows British military personnel on operation in combat clothing.
  • Brainstorm key design considerations and influences for each item - helmets, waterproofs and camouflage.
  • Present Slides 14-15 which introduce the MOD department that supply clothing and equipment to the British Armed Forces.
  • Pupils learn about design considerations for British military clothing.
  • Team work.
  • Video: Extreme environments
  • Poster paper for mind map
  • Slides
  • A3 paper for analysis

Teacher Notes: 2: Design considerationsTeacher Notes: 2: Design considerations

3: Product analysis - Duration 20-30 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Use Slides 16-19 explain what is meant by 'product analysis'.
  • Split the class into groups of 4 or 5 and ask them to select a piece of combat clothing kit.
  • Students use multimedia resources to produce a product analysis presented as a poster or PowerPoint presentation.
  • Each group identifies pros and cons and identify areas for product development.
  • Pupils learn about the materials, manufacturing processes and features of British military clothing kit.
  • Pupils learn how to produce a product analysis.
  • Pupils discuss the pros and cons of kit.
  • Slides
  • Student Worksheets 1-4
  • Video: Camouflage during the World Wars
  • Video: Helmets trialled and tested
  • A3/A2 paper or access to PowerPoint

Teacher Notes: 3: Product analysisTeacher Notes: 3: Product analysis

4: Class presentation - Duration 10-15 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Each group presents their poster or PowerPoint presentation to the class.
  • Peer assessment.
  • Pupils develop their presentation and peer assessment skills.
  • n/a

Teacher Notes: 4: Class presentationTeacher Notes: 4: Class presentation

5 (Plenary): Future soldier - Duration 5-10 mins

 

Episode

Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Groups design a new piece of combat kit or a complete combat outfit that would provide unrivalled protection for future soldiers.
  • Pupils think creatively and practically about new product designs.
  • Paper for design ideas
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 5 (Plenary): Future soldierTeacher Notes: 5 (Plenary): Future soldier

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