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 knowledge
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Key vocabulary
criteria
fabric
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
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Physical examples of fastenings (zips, velcro, buttons, press studs etc)
×8 - A3 paper ×30
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Fastenings for children to use, such as: press studs, buttons, tie, velcro
- Pins ×30
- A selection of Fabric
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×30
- Thread ×30
- Needles ×30
- Fabric glue ×1
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Decorative items, such as: fabric shapes, sequins, beads
×30
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – DT Y4: Fastenings
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D&T Textiles skills videos
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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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