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Plastics Module

The Plastics Module is a complete package that includes:

  • plastics technology notes in HTML and PDF format
  • animations of plastics processes
  • 21 exercises in HTML and PDF format, that include:
    • design and make assignments (DMAs)
    • focused practical tasks (FPTs)
    • technology questions.
 
     

Plastics notes and animations

  • Plastics Module Rationale
  • Plastics: Introduction
  • Polymer composites
  • Formulae of common polymers
  • Properties of common polymers
  • Plastic processing temperatures
  • Recycling plastics
  • Polymers leaching harmful chemicals
  • REACH
  • Sustainability
  • Abbreviations of names of polymers
  • Blown film
  • Calendering
  • Compression moulding DMC
  • Compression moulding SMC
  • Compression moulding thermoplastics
  • Expanded polystyrene
  • Extrusion blow moulding
  • Filament Winding
  • Glass reinforced plastic GRP
  • Hot wire cutting
  • Injection moulding
  • Injection blow moulding
  • Injection moulding - gas assisted
  • Line bending introduction
    • line bending animation
    • line benders
    • jigs for line bending
    • plastics used for line bending
  • Plastic Memory
  • Plastic coating
  • Pultrusion process
  • Resin casting and encapsulation
  • Resin transfer moulding
  • Rotational moulding
  • Vacuum forming

Exercises

  • Line bending DMA - Toothbrush rack
  • Line bending DMA - Picture holder
  • Line bending DMA - Egg holder
  • Line bending DMA - CD rack
  • Line bending DMA - Display stand
  • Line bending DMA - Leaflet stand
  • Line bending DMA - Desk tidy
  • Line bending DMA - Sticky tape holder
  • Line bending DMA - Sun glasses
  • Vac forming DMA - Remote controlled car
  • Vacuum forming DMA - Snack tray
  • Vac. forming DMA - Bedroom door buzzer
  • DMA - New design for a tong or clip
  • Compression Moulding - focused p.t.
  • Plastic memory pendant - focused p.t.
  • Dip coating - focused practical task
  • Hot wire cutting DMA - Polystyrene sign
  • Funny face festive decoration
  • Making plastic bottles - questions
  • Children's plastic tableware - questions
  • Plastics crossword.

View a sample D&T notes and exercises from the Plastics Module

 
Plastics Module
Develops students' literacy
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Develops students' knowledge of D&T terminology
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Develops students' knowledge of polymers and plastics forming processes
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Learning resources are in HTML format for use with computers and whiteboards and PDF format for easy printing
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Can be used for whole class teaching, can be used on an interactive whiteboard
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Can be used for individual learning on computers and using PDFs; enables students to work at their own pace
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Information is presented as easily understood animations as well as technology theory notes
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Includes design and make assignments (DMAs) and focused practical tasks (FPTs)
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Motivates students to learn and to achieve high scores
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Supplied as msi installer software but can be supplied in a format suitable for Apple Macs. upon request
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What does it cost?

Plastics Module

  • Single User Licence £30
  • School Site Licence £60
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