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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Design and Technology
Lesson Topic: The quality standards concerned with testing products, components and materials against external quality standards, e.g. ISO 9013 (thermal cutting) or ISO 34257 (wood adhesives).
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the purpose and key components of external quality standards such as ISO 9013 and ISO 34257.
  • Explain how to interpret scope, test methods, acceptance criteria and documentation requirements of ISO standards.
  • Apply appropriate testing procedures to evaluate thermal‑cutting accuracy and wood‑adhesive performance.
  • Analyse test results against acceptance criteria and identify necessary design or process adjustments.
  • Produce a compliant test report that documents methodology, results and traceability.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Printed handouts summarising ISO 9013 and ISO 34257 requirements
  • Sample metal sheet and wood specimens for demonstration
  • Calibrated measuring tools (CMM, ruler, micrometer)
  • Universal testing machine (or video demonstration)
  • Safety goggles and gloves
  • Test data recording sheets or digital spreadsheet template
 Introduction:
Begin with a short video showing a laser‑cut metal part and a wooden joint failing under stress, prompting students to consider why standards matter. Review prior learning on product testing and the role of ISO in industry. Explain that today’s success criteria are to articulate the main elements of ISO 9013 and ISO 34257 and to design a simple test plan.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑Now (5’) – Students list products they have seen fail due to poor quality and share briefly.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Overview of quality systems and the structure of ISO standards (scope, conditions, methods, criteria, documentation).
  3. Case‑study analysis (12’) – In groups, examine the ISO 9013 excerpt; identify test methods and acceptance criteria; report findings.
  4. Hands‑on demonstration (15’) – Teacher demonstrates measuring edge quality and HAZ on a cut sample; students record observations.
  5. Wood adhesive testing simulation (12’) – Using provided data, calculate retained shear strength and decide compliance with ISO 34257.
  6. Test‑plan workshop (10’) – Groups draft a brief testing protocol for a chosen product, referencing the appropriate ISO standard.
  7. Plenary & check for understanding (6’) – Quick Kahoot quiz covering key concepts; clarify misconceptions.
Conclusion:
Summarise how ISO standards guide reliable testing and documentation, linking back to the success criteria. Ask each student to write one key takeaway on a sticky note as an exit ticket. For homework, students locate a real‑world product specification that cites an ISO standard and prepare a short summary.