JHS2 Career Technology · Term 1 Week 10: Measuring and Marking Out

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.3.1.1.2 - Take measurements of products/artefacts/articles

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Take body measurements of a partner (bust, waist, hips, across back, chest) accurately using a tape measure, following the stated guidelines.
Read and record measurements on a tape measure correctly in millimetres and centimetres.
Measure the length, breadth and height of a given product or artefact using a tape measure and record the results in a table.
Mark out measured parts on a flat surface (paper or card) using a pencil, rule and tape measure, and indicate the dimensions on the marked-out parts.
Explain at least two guidelines for taking accurate body measurements and why each guideline matters.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Tools, Equipment and Processes (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Measuring and Marking Out (3.1)
Content standard: B8.3.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of measuring and marking out tools and equipment for production
Indicator: B8.3.1.1.2 - Take measurements of products/artefacts/articles
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 10 (Week 10 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 52
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

(A) Take body measurements
1. Discuss the importance of taking body measurements in sewing:
2. Discuss the guidelines for taking body measurements.
E.g.
- Take measurements over well-fitted foundation garment
- Use a firm tape measures for accurate measurements
- Record all measurements taken
3. Take each other's body measurements for garment construction.
E.g., bust, waist, hips, across back, chest
Note:
- Boys should take measurements of boys and girls should take measurements of girls.
- Check for accurate measurements and record.
(B) Take measurements of artefacts/products
1. Demonstrate how to handle the tape measure to take measurements in millimetres, in groups.
2. Demonstrate how to mark out measured part(s), in groups.
3. Demonstrate how to record measured part(s), in groups.
4. Demonstrate how to indicate dimensions on marked out part(s), in groups.
5. Demonstrate how to care for and maintain measuring and marking out tools and equipment.