Unit Description: The unit on research in mobile phones is extended to packaging. A package for the mobile phone is designed and presented, explaining the design, cost and reasons for all decisions.
A mobile phoen unit is extended
Content & Range Objectives
Properties of 3D shapes:
Use 2D representations of 3D shapes to visualise and deduce measurements and properties.
Know and use the formula for the surface area and volume of cuboids.
Using these factors and properties of volume and surface area to optimize cost. / Level
4
5
6-7 / Key Process Objectives
Analysing
§ Visualise.
§ Explore the effects of varying values and work logically towards a result.
Interpreting and evaluating:
§ Consider the assumptions made and the appropriateness and accuracy of results and conclusions / Resources:
Card ,scissors and other modelling equipment.
Internet.
Models of shapes and examples of packaging.
Information on mobile phone measurements(as obtained from previous project)
Key Vocabulary
Volume
Surface area
Nets
Cost
Optimization / Misconceptions:
Smaller packaging is always better.
Cheaper means smaller.
Volume vs surface area
Units of volume and surface area
Title of unit Boxed in
Phase / How will the pupils learn?
e.g. tasks/activities, starters, plenaries etc / How will the learning emerge?
e.g key questions, assessment points, assessment criteria / How will this be adjusted? / Notes
e.g. practical resources, ICT, homework …
Support / Extension
A / Starter:
Use different kinds of packaging and allow students to discuss the reasons for the packaging, pros and cons, and maybe suggest different packaging, justified.
Lesson:
A short introductory discussion about packaging could lead them to see the pros and cons of certain types of packaging shape etc.
PP on the volume of a cuboid. http://www.whiteboardmaths.com/content/samples/df11683bb425d8a08bd5ba406797ba1c.ppt
Discussion:
Lead them in a discussion of factors that are important in packaging,
Helping them to consider factors like transport, damage, cost, protection, ergonomics.
In groups they have to then discuss a packaging for the mobile phone of their choice.
They will learn to consider the measurements of the space/volume vs the surface area and the cost of each, / Why is this packaging used for this product? Would it have made a difference if the shape was different? / Information on volume and surface area.
Model making equipment to observe and measure. / Take factors into consideration like the volume and shape of an aircraft’s cargo space. / Packaging of different sizes, types and shapes.
Slides showing these.
B / Starter:
Use packaging again and discuss how it is beneficial to the product. Factors that attract customers and sell the product.
Lesson:
Students now have to present their product using: Posters, Powerpoint presentation or pamphlets to present the product to ‘customers’. All aspects have to be discussed and weighed up against each other to give justifications / Why did you decide on this presentation?
Why are you using that packaging? How do you justify the cost of the packaging?
How will your product be transported? / Give an example of a product presentation.
These are sites where you can see some ways of presenting your information on packaging:
http://www.interpak.co.uk/Cardboard-Packaging/Box/Cardboard-Jewellery-Boxes-Packaging-Info.htm
http://boxperfect.com//
http://www.pelawpack.co.uk/ / Students have to give different options for a ‘customer’ to consider. / Packaging of different sizes, types and shapes and with different decorations.
Paper.
Internet /computer facilities.
C / Students do a presentation in front of ‘customers’ with a view of deciding the best ‘product’
Peer assessment and APP assessment takes place. / Students should by now be familiar with the types of questions they can ask to determine justification. / Teachers are available to help out in case of problems with answers.
Students may opt for a ‘Phone a friend ‘ type of assistance / Advanced groups can be tested with questions like what if? To test their insight. / ICT facilities, made packaging,
or paper presentations.
12/05/2009 1 Bexley LA