Set the pupils a DMA in which they manufacture a product with precision, observing health and safety regulations, and taking action to control identified risks. They should be required to use technical data to decide which materials/ingredients are suitable for the task and to choose an appropriate method of making.
Example
This example DMA has been written so it can be copied and given directly to pupils. Further details and contexts can be added, as appropriate.
Pasta production
'Mama pasta' is a company that produces ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat pasta dishes for retailers. It has been asked to develop a new range of dishes for the 13- to 19-year-old market. Design and make prototype pasta products that are suitable for volume production and will appeal to this age group. You could simulate a production line to see how your dish would be made in large quantities. You might need to design or use some special tools and equipment to help with the production of your dish,
eg a ravioli board to make sure that all shapes come out the same size, or a control system to make sure that each dish weighs the same. |
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- put together a design specification
- produce a product within constraints
- develop a system to ensure quality
- use a sequence of drawings or notes to clarify and communicate detail before making
- bring together resources at the right time
- use tools, equipment and techniques to make the product with precision
- justify their decisions about materials/ingredients and methods of making a product
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