Compliant Materials · JHS3 Career Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.2.1.1.1 - Discuss the factors that influence the selection of compliant materials

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five factors that influence the selection of compliant materials for making products.
Explain how the purpose and function of a product determine the choice of material.
Analyse how availability of materials and cost affect material selection in local contexts.
Discuss how the skill level of the designer or maker influences material choice.
Justify material selections for a given product by applying at least three selection factors.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Materials for Production (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Compliant Materials (2.1)
Content standard: B9.2.1.1 - Demonstrate skills in selecting compliant materials for making products and artefacts
Indicator: B9.2.1.1.1 - Discuss the factors that influence the selection of compliant materials
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 7 (Week 7 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. 85
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Review the knowledge on properties of compliant materials and safe practices of working with tools/equipment.
Note: Refer to compliant materials in B7 and B8
2. Discuss the factors that influence the selection of compliant materials
E.g.
- Purpose/function of product
- Availability of material
- Skills of designer.
3. Demonstrate the processes involved in working with compliant materials.
E.g., measuring, marking, cutting, folding, joining, surface finishing.
4. Make artefacts from compliant materials.
5. Display artefacts and appraise in groups.