Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Identify the features, benefits and disadvantages of a range of fastening types.
- Write design criteria and design a sleeve that satisfies the criteria.
- Make a template for their book sleeve.
- Assemble their case using any stitch they are comfortable with.
Suggested prior learning
Textiles: Cushions
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Evaluating fastenings
Lesson 2: Designing my book sleeve
Lesson 3: Paper mock-up and preparing fabric
Lesson 4: Assembling my book sleeve
Key skills
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Key vocabulary
criteria
fabric
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Resources
Unit resources
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Knowledge organiser – DT Y4: Fastenings
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit 'Textiles: Fastenings.'
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Vocabulary display – D&T Y4: Textiles: Fastenings
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Fastenings'.
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Suggested next steps
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