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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Design and Technology
Lesson Topic: The roles of different workers within a manufacturing industry.
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the main responsibilities of at least six key worker categories in manufacturing.
  • Explain how these roles interact to move a product from design to delivery.
  • Analyse the impact of effective communication and safety practices on production efficiency.
  • Evaluate the skills and qualifications required for specific manufacturing positions.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed handouts with role summary tables
  • Role‑play cards for each worker category
  • Sticky notes and pens for group activity
  • Laptop with internet access for video clip
 Introduction:
Begin with a short video showing a busy factory floor, prompting students to notice the variety of people working. Ask learners to share any prior experience or knowledge of jobs they have seen in manufacturing. Explain that today they will identify the different roles and understand how they collaborate to create a finished product. Success will be measured by their ability to map role interactions and justify each role’s contribution.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Students list any manufacturing jobs they know on sticky notes; share with the class.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Present an overview of nine worker categories using slides and the printed handout.
  3. Interactive role‑match activity (15’) – In groups, students receive role cards and match responsibilities, skills, and required tools.
  4. Flowchart construction (15’) – Groups create a flowchart on poster paper showing how the roles interact from design to delivery; teacher circulates to support.
  5. Gallery walk & feedback (10’) – Groups display flowcharts; peers give one improvement suggestion using the “plus/delta” method.
  6. Quick quiz (5’) – Kahoot or exit‑ticket with three questions on role responsibilities and interactions.
Conclusion:
Summarise how each worker contributes to the product lifecycle and why coordination is essential. Ask students to write one key takeaway on an index card as an exit ticket. For homework, they will research a real‑world manufacturing company and identify the specific roles discussed in class.