3.1 Designing and making a container

1. Place Appendix 1 (last page of module), the carbon copy-paper and the A4-cardboard in this order on top of each other. Staple them together with a stapler. Why?
2. Answer the following questions on Appendix 1 .
   1. How many uninterrupted curved lines are there?
   2. How many uninterrupted straight lines are there?
   3. How many straight dotted lines are there?
   4. What is the difference between the dotted and uninterrupted lines?
   5. What is the function of the flap?

1. Using a HB-pencil and a ruler, copy the 3-D figure on the cardboard.

Sequence : First draw the straight, uninterrupted lines, then the straight dotted lines and lastly the uninterrupted curved lines. Check if all of them have been drawn.

1. Remove the staples and cut out the 2-D shape along the uninterrupted lines.
2. Notch the dotted lines on the side with the carbon copy markings, using scissors and a ruler. Work on a suitable surface; practise first so that you do not make the notches too deep.
3. Fold on the dotted lines, using a ruler.
4. Apply the stencil design with a felt-tipped pen and your favourite stencil on the right hand side.
5. Apply wood glue to the back of the square flaps and to the vertical side of the narrow flap towards the right hand side, and model the 3-D container. Hold firmly in position so that the container can dry properly. (Do not use too much wood glue. The surface must just be slightly sticky.)
6. Fold the four shell edges over one another to close the sides of the box.

[LO 1.7]

1. ASSESSMENT

Assignment 1

Ask somebody in your class who is not a friend of yours to answer the following questions about your completed container as honestly as possible. If his/her answer is NO, your partner must write down a reason(s). If the answer is YES, he/she must explain briefly.

1. Has the stencil pattern been applied neatly to the outside of the container?
2. Is the container decorated in a colourful fashion?
3. Are the flaps glued together properly?
4. Does the container have an attractive shape and does it stand square?
5. Has the carton been notched deep enough?
6. Are any carbon copy markings visible on the outside?
7. Has the container been cut out neatly and smoothly?
8. What is your impression of the container?

[LO 1.10]

Evaluated by ____

Assignment 2

Complete: If I had to make this container again, I would

[LO 1.11]

Assignment 3

Assignment for the teacher:

Display the containers assisted by the learners in the entrance hall of the school and reward the learners for their efforts.

Appendix 1

Assessment

LO 1

TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES AND SKILLS

The learner will be able to apply technological processes and skills ethically and responsibly using appropriate information and communication technologies.

We know this when the learner:

Investigates:

1.2 finds out about existing products relevant to a problem, need or opportunity, and identifies some design aspects (e.g. who it is for, what it looks like, what it is for, what it is made of);

1.3 performs, where appropriate, scientific investigations about concepts relevant to a problem, need or opportunity using science process skills;

Designs:

• writes or communicates, with assistance, a short and clear statement (design brief) related to a given problem, need or opportunity that demonstrates some understanding of the technological purposes of the solution;

Makes:

1.7 outlines a plan that shows the steps for making, including drawings or sketches of main parts;

1.8 uses suitable tools and materials to make products by measuring out, cutting or separating, shaping or forming, joining or combining, and finishing the chosen material;

Evaluates:

1.11 evaluates the plan of action followed and suggests improvements and modifications if necessary;

Communicates:

1.12 produces labelled two-dimensional drawings enhanced with colour where appropriate.

1.13 uses appropriate technologies to produce presentations that record and communicate the design process (e.g. simple portfolio, posters, charts, models).

LO 2

TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

The learner will be able to understand and apply relevant technological knowledge ethically and responsibly.

We know this when the learner:

Structures:

• demonstrates knowledge and understanding of different types of structures (e.g. frame, shell, solid), and of the relationship between materials and the load a structure of a product can support.

LO 3

TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between science, technology, society and the environment.

We know this when the learner:

Indigenous Technology and Culture:

3.1 recognises how products and technologies have been adapted from other times and cultures;

Impact of technology:

3.2 identifies possible positive and negative effects of scientific developments or technological products on the quality of people’s lives and/or the health of the environment.

Memorandum

A. Assignment 1

container, money, birthday

B. Assignment 1 and 2

Own discretion

C. Assignment 1 to 5

Own discretion

Assignment 6

(a) curved (c) own discretion (d) own discretion (e) own discretion

D. Assignment 1

Assignment 2

(a) not moved

(b) 1. 4

(b) 2. 12

(b) 3. 12

(b) 4. cut out on continuous lines. Notch on dotted lines

(b) 5. to shape box / glue together

E. Assignment 1

Own discretion

Assignment 2

Own discretion

Assignment 3

Own discretion