Plastics Module: plastics technology notes, animations and exercises

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.

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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

Technology theory: introduction to plastics
Technology theory: Plastic coating
Technology theory: Hot wire cutting
Technology theory: Blown film
Technology theory: GRP
Technology exercises: Childrens' plastic tableware
Focused Practical Task:Compression moulded game
Focused Practical Task: Plastic coated product
Design and make assignment: Snack tray

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

What does it cost?

Plastics Module

Single User Licence £30
School Site Licence £60

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