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Resource Overview
Students have the opportunity to help animals in need! Students design and produce a textile item that will bring joy or comfort to an animal living in a care facility!
Save yourself time with this bundle pack and receive everything you need for a whole term of Textiles Technology!
‘Purr-fect Op-paw-tunity’ provides students with a 40-page student work booklet and folio combined. Plus a comprehensive unit that contains a weekly summary of all activities and content covered. The unit focuses on pet-related Textile items with the option to donate items to animal rescue facilities.
The opportunity to produce pet-related Textile items is extremely popular with students and often encourages students to implement the textiles skills learned in other areas of their lives.
Pack includes:
- 40-page Student Work Booklet Folio with NSW syllabus links and engaging student activities
- Textiles Technology 10-week Unit of Work
- Project and Folio Marking Guidelines
- Plus 12 additional resources including:
- Over the Collar Bandana Pattern with large, medium, small options
- Design Brief Introductory PowerPoint
- Doggy Bag Pattern- Extension Activity
- Doggy Bag Sewing Instructions
- Function vs Aesthetic engaging kinaesthetic PowerPoint
- Practice makes Purr-fect paper sewing practice sheets
- Pup of Tea Wellbeing worksheet
- ‘PUPcycling’ Template
- Raining Cats and Dogs Material Cards
- Round of Ap-paws Student Evaluation Sheet
- Saint Bernard’s Sewing Safety Rules and questions
- Sewing Spirit Animal Quiz- just for fun
Design Brief:
Pets make excellent companions and the value that they add to their owner’s lives is immeasurable.
However, things do not always work out as planned and sometimes pets will need to be re-homed. This can often involve a stay in an animal shelter or some time in an animal rescue facility.
Many of these facilities are operated by volunteers and a majority of the running expenses are spent feeding the animals.
Your task is to design and produce a textile item that will bring joy or comfort to an animal living in a care facility.
All projects must abide by the following constraints to be acceptable for an animal shelter:
QUALITY: Projects must be finished to a high standard and should show evidence of appropriate construction methods.
SAFETY: Projects must be pet friendly; no embellishments or choking hazards can be included.
SUSTAINABLE: Projects should be created with recycled or repurposed fabric where possible and the incorporation of an up-cycled element is favourable.
This bundle also includes 12 additional resources including extra activities, PowerPoints, and patterns.
Relevant to:
NSW SYLLABUS TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY 7–10 SYLLABUS (2019)
Outcomes
A student:
justifies the selection of textile materials for specific end uses TEX5-2
- generates and develops textile design ideas TEX5-4
- selects and uses appropriate technology to creatively document, communicate and present design and project work TEX5-8
- selects appropriate techniques and uses equipment safely in the production of quality textile projects TEX5-10
- evaluates textile items to determine quality in their design and construction TEX5-12
Content
Designing
Students:
- identify and creatively document sources of inspiration for a textile project, for example:
- online graphics or CAD collage creators
- online collaboration tools
- mixed media collage
- generate and develop design ideas using drawing and rendering techniques, for example: (ACTDEP049)
- scaled pencil sketches
- tonal colouring techniques using watercolour media
- graphics or CAD drawing programs
- use a variety of techniques to communicate and present the development of design ideas, for example:
- visual and graphical
- text based, e.g. word processing
- multimedia
- oral presentation
- identify aesthetic and functional performance criteria of textile items, for example: (ACTDEP051)
- yellow and blue colours to depict sand and the ocean on a wall hanging
- 100% cotton, pile weave towel for increased absorbency
- zipper in an apparel item to enable ease of putting the item on and taking the item off
- justify the selection of materials for a textile item, for example: (ACTDEP051)
- neoprene fabric for wetsuits used for surfing, water skiing, deep sea diving
- camouflage clothing for bird watching, wildlife monitoring, military
- wadding in a quilt for insulation and warmth
- interfacing in a waistband, facing, collar and cuff to provide dimensional stability and strength
- experiment with textile materials to determine which are most appropriate for a textile item, for example: (ACTDEK046)
- testing fabric durability through abrasion tests
- performance testing of fabrics through moisture absorbency and resistance tests
Producing
Students:
- plan and organise the stages involved in the design and production of a textile item to ensure quality completion, for example: (ACTDEK047, ACTDEP052)
- progress journal
- student blog
- graphic organiser, e.g. Gantt chart, flow chart
- plan and document a procedure (sequence) for the construction of a textile item, for example: (ACTDEP052)
- a word-processing or spreadsheet application to develop a production flow chart
- a photo story to record the construction of a pair of boxer shorts
- a short instructional video explaining how to integrate eTextiles
- select and safely use textile equipment to construct a quality textile item, for example: (ACTDEP050)
- plan and produce a safety procedure for project work
- threading and operating the sewing machine safely
- safe use of cutting equipment, e.g. dressmaker scissors, rotary cutters
- experiment with, select and apply techniques to ensure quality textile items, for example: (ACTDEK046, ACTDEK047)
- joining fabrics and edge finishes
- closures
- colouration and decoration
- hanging methods for a wall hanging
- interpret, modify and use commercial patterns and/or produce simple patterns for a textile item, including notions, fabric requirements, instruction sheet, pattern markings and layout, for example:
- transferring pattern instructions
- choosing the correct pattern size
Evaluating
Students:
- establish criteria for evaluation of a textile item, for example: (ACTDEP048)
- functional requirements
- aesthetic aspects
- proficiency in manufacturing
- evaluate the designing and producing of a textile item using a variety of techniques including self-evaluation and peer evaluation, for example: (ACTDEP051)
- a self-reflection record, journal or blog
- use feedback from evaluation to modify project work and ensure a quality result, for example: (ACTDEP051)
- use project management evaluation tools, e.g. PMI
File Type: Zipped File – PDF, PowerPoint, Word Doc
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Curriculum
- New South Wales
- Australian
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Textiles Technology Years 7–10 > Year 9, Year 10 > Properties and Performance of Textiles
TEX5-2
justifies the selection of textile materials for specific end uses
Elaboration
View this at https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/technologies/textiles-technology-2019
Textiles Technology Years 7–10 > Year 9, Year 10 > Design
TEX5-4
generates and develops textile design ideas
Elaboration
View this at https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/technologies/textiles-technology-2019
Textiles Technology Years 7–10 > Year 9, Year 10 > Project Work
TEX5-8
selects and uses appropriate technology to creatively document, communicate and present design and project work
Elaboration
View this at https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/technologies/textiles-technology-2019
Textiles Technology Years 7–10 > Year 9, Year 10 > Project Work
TEX5-10
selects appropriate techniques and uses equipment safely in the production of quality textile projects
Elaboration
View this at https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/technologies/textiles-technology-2019
Textiles Technology Years 7–10 > Year 9, Year 10 > Project Work
TEX5-12
evaluates textile items to determine quality in their design and construction
Elaboration
View this at https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/technologies/textiles-technology-2019
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Design and Technologies > Year 9, Year 10 > Design and Technologies Processes and Production Skills
ACTDEP049
Develop, modify and communicate design ideas by applying design thinking, creativity, innovation and enterprise skills of increasing sophistication
Elaboration
- communicating using appropriate technical terms and recording the generation and development of design ideas for an intended audience including justification of decisions, for example developing a digital portfolio with images and text which clearly communicates each step of a design process
- considering competing variables that may hinder or enhance project development, for example weight, strength and price; laws; social protocols and community consultation processes
- producing drawings, models and prototypes to explore design ideas, for example using technical drawing techniques, digital imaging programs, 3D printers or augmented reality modelling software; producing multiple prototypes that show an understanding of key aesthetic considerations in competing designs
- re-imagining designs to feature emerging technologies
- undertaking functional, structural and aesthetic analyses of benefits and constraints of design ideas, for example to different communities and environments including those from the countries of Asia
- using techniques including combining and modifying ideas and exploring functionality to generate solution concepts
Design and Technologies > Year 9, Year 10 > Design and Technologies Processes and Production Skills
ACTDEP051
Evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions against comprehensive criteria for success recognising the need for sustainability
Elaboration
- establishing specific criteria for success for evaluating designed solutions
- evaluating and justifying the use and best combination of traditional, contemporary and emerging technologies during project development, including consideration of sustainability, for example farming methods in South-East Asia
- evaluating choices made at various stages of a design process and modifying plans when needed with consideration of criteria for success
- evaluating projects for their long-term application, functionality and impact
- reflecting on learning, evaluating processes and transferring new knowledge and skills to future design projects
Design and Technologies > Year 9, Year 10 > Design and Technologies Knowledge and Understanding
ACTDEK046
Investigate and make judgements on how the characteristics and properties of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment can be combined to create designed solutions
Elaboration
- analysing and explaining the ways in which the properties and characteristics of materials have been considered in the design of a product with specific requirements such as reduced weight to reduce transport costs in rural Australia
- critiquing the design of an existing product to identify environmental consequences of material selection
- investigating emerging materials and their impact on design decisions
- justifying decisions when selecting from a broad range of technologies - materials, systems, components, tools and equipment, for example selecting low-emission paints and locally sourced materials
Design and Technologies > Year 9, Year 10 > Design and Technologies Knowledge and Understanding
ACTDEK047
Investigate and make judgements, within a range of technologies specialisations, on how technologies can be combined to create designed solutions
Elaboration
- critiquing environments in relation to preferred futures in relation to society, ethics and sustainability practices, for example the refurbishment of a local playground; the re-design of a local wetland
- critiquing product manufacturing processes in relation to society, ethics, and sustainability factors, for example a mechanised entertainment system; an interactive multimedia product to teach a concept to a student in a country in Asia
- critiquing the social nature of services, for example a signage system to manage students and community members during a school function (signs may include words, pictures and/or braille); organisational system for an aged-care facility
- examining factors influencing the design of a product that has an explicit environmental emphasis, for example the low-flush toilet
Design and Technologies > Year 9, Year 10 > Design and Technologies Processes and Production Skills
ACTDEP052
Develop project plans using digital technologies to plan and manage projects individually and collaboratively taking into consideration time, cost, risk and production processes
Elaboration
- collaborating to develop production plans for equitable distribution of work
- creating production flowcharts using digital technologies to ensure efficient, safe and sustainable sequences
- establishing materials and equipment needs using digital technologies such as spreadsheets
- investigating manufacturing processes to identify strategies to enhance production
- producing, explaining and interpreting drawings; and planning production timelines using digital technologies
Design and Technologies > Year 9, Year 10 > Design and Technologies Processes and Production Skills
ACTDEP050
Work flexibly to effectively and safely test, select, justify and use appropriate technologies and processes to make designed solutions
Elaboration
- experimenting with innovative combinations and ways of manipulating traditional and contemporary materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques, and recording findings in a collaborative space to debate the merits of each with peers
- explaining safe working practices required for a specific classroom design project for individual or community use
- modifying production processes to respond to unforeseen challenges or opportunities, for example when producing bulk quantities of recipes, lower than average rainfall and impacts on growth, materials with unexpected faults
- refining technical skills and using production skills with independence to produce quality designed solutions and to reduce risks in production
- using materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques safely and considering alternatives to maximise sustainability, for example using timber because it stores carbon and offsets the demand for alternative products
Design and Technologies > Year 9, Year 10 > Design and Technologies Processes and Production Skills
ACTDEP048
Critique needs or opportunities to develop design briefs and investigate and select an increasingly sophisticated range of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment to develop design ideas
Elaboration
- considering the needs of community groups to identify rich design tasks
- critiquing a range of design and technologies ideas, for example assessing those that draw on the intellectual property of others, exploring how well the ideas respond to international and Australian standards
- critiquing the design of new products to identify how well design ideas respond to sustainability issues
- examining relationships of properties for complementary materials for products, for example examining compressive and tensile strengths of materials
- identifying appropriate tools, equipment, techniques and safety procedures for each process and evaluating production processes for accuracy, quality, safety and efficiency
Textiles Technology Unit Bundle Pack – Purr-fect Op-paw-tunity – Digital
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Students can learn about the characteristics and properties of twelve different fabrics through a PowerPoint. The PowerPoint contains information on traditional and contemporary textiles, characteristics, and properties of each fabric and typical end uses.
Students can record notes on the included worksheet.
To test their knowledge in a kinaesthetic manner students will Blu-tack the corresponding ‘Instagram comment’ to the ‘Insta-Match’ poster of the textile in its natural form.
This reinforces students’ knowledge of characteristics and properties of fabric which is relevant syllabus content in Stage 4 and Stage 5 Textiles.
Pack includes:
- Characteristics and Properties of Fabric PowerPoint including 12 different textile forms.
- Worksheet for students to record notes from the PowerPoint.
- Insta-Match posters for students to test their knowledge in a kinaesthetic manner.
- Insta-Match comments for students to Blu-Tak to the posters matching the fabric type to the characteristics and properties recorded on the ‘Instagram comments’
Resource Type: Classroom activity
Downloadable File Type: PDF (Acrobat) Document File and PowerPoint
Size File Type: 38.4 MB | 18 pages + 14 slide PowerPoint presentation
* Disclaimer: If you have attended Technology Mandatory Material Technologies: Textiles Focus part of this resource is included in your Professional Development resource pack.
Colour your world with Chibitronics MegaPack of 30 tropical LED circuit stickers.
This 30 pack includes 10 pink, 10 orange, and 10 green LED circuit stickers that offers a conductive adhesive backing that can be attached to just about any surface and powered by a simple coin cell battery. That’s right, no soldering, no sewing, and no coding. Just peel, stick, and you’ll have a set of glowing LEDs in no time!
As these are stickers, you can expect them to be thin, light in weight, and particularly flexible. Each Circuit Sticker can be connected to each other and their power source via copper tape, conductive ink, and conductive paint.
4 in stock
Students identify and explore the elements of design using two engaging activities in a 7-page worksheet.
These activities encourage students to use their visual and kinesthetic skills to demonstrate the elements of design and link the elements to everyday items.
‘Elements of Design Life Skills’ can be shared with students digitally, easily printed or differentiated for individual students needs at the discretion of the teacher (through the pdf files provided).
Pack includes:
- 7 Page PDF worksheet including 2 activities
Resource Type: Digital Resource
File Type: PDF
Four textiles patterns and instructions to use with your students in the Textiles classroom.
The four patterns that are included in this Textiles Pattern pack are:
- Credential wallet
- SRT backpack
- Envelope clutch
- Tote Bag
Textiles Credential Wallet
Textiles Credential Wallet is a high-resolution textiles pattern and instructions. This sewing pattern is easy to follow through the use of symbols and clear instructions, allowing students to develop a credential wallet perfect for their opal card. The pattern is specifically suitable for A4 printing.
SRT Backpack
Easy to follow pattern through the use of symbols and clear instructions, allowing students to develop a rucksack look-alike backpack. Whilst the backpack straps are not included in the pattern it offers the opportunity for upcycling and a sustainable approach to the student’s design work in the classroom. Pattern suitable for A3 printing only.
Envelope Clutch
This is a high-resolution textiles pattern and set of instructions. This sewing pattern is easy to follow through the use of symbols and clear instructions, allowing students to develop a fashionable envelope clutch. This pattern is suitable for A3 printing only.
Tote Bag
This is a high-resolution textile set of instructions. This set of instructions will allow you to create a tote bag for multiple purposes, especially for replacing shopping bags. Easy and simple to follow instructions.
Resource Type: Pattern
* Disclaimer: If you have attended Technology Mandatory Material Technologies: Textiles Focus this resource is included in your Professional Development resource pack.
*Please be aware that any company content, resources, and materials purchased from Teacher Professional Development is permitted to one (1) user licence.
Students explore the continuity and change of fashion over time in a comparative worksheet.
This activity encourages students to use their critical and creative thinking skills to distinguish the similarities and differences of fashion over time-based on the examples of fashion provided on the worksheets.
‘Life Skills Fashion Over Time’ can be shared with students digitally, easily printed or differentiated for individual students needs at the discretion of the teacher (through the pdf files provided).
Pack includes:
- 2 Page PDF student worksheet
Resource Type: Digital Resource – PDF Document
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