Y9 Project Title: Welding and Fabrication

Project Overview: In this unit, students will build on previous knowledge of material science, where they will look at Ferrous, Non-Ferrous, Alloys, Polymers and manufactured boards.

Students will learn to make a photo frame from a given engineering drawing and equipment.  Students will learn how to use the following tools and equipment safely:

• MIG Welder
• Hack Saw
• File
• Magnetic Clamp
• Pillar Drill
• Strip Heater
• Laser Cutter
• CAD Software

Year 9 Project Title: World Food and High Skill Cooking

Project Overview: Students will learn about the farming methods used across the world in agriculture as well as the importance of different dietary requirements. Along with making some of the dishes below, they will also get a taster of food GCSE by researching and making their chosen street food dish set from the brief provided to them.

• Apple pie
• Sausage plait with homemade puff pastry
• Meringue kisses and plate design
• Decorated Swiss roll
• Naan bread
• Spring rolls
• Showcase lesson- this will be a 3 week showcase as students will demonstrate the skills learnt through their rotation by following a set brief. They will research and produce a time plan of a street food dish of their choice and then executing their time plan by making their chosen dish.

Y9 Project Title: Planter  (Construction)

Project Overview: In this unit, students will build on previous knowledge of material properties, where they will look at softwoods and manufactured boards.

Students will learn to make a to construct a wooden planter using an orthographic drawing with a strong focus on accuracy and quality control.  Students will learn how to use the following tools and equipment safely:

• Marking gauge
• Try square
• Bench hook
• Belt sander
• Disc palm sander
• Clamps
• Manufacturing template