THE SCIENCE SCHOOL

Election Holidays Homework

Name: ________________________ Date: _________________

Subject: Design & Technology Class/ Sec: VII _________
Time : 50 mins

Question 1
Situation: The science school is dedicated to promoting sustainability and minimizing
environmental impact. A significant opportunity for positive change lies in the way students bring
and store their lunch. Presently, numerous students utilize disposable plastic containers, leading
to unnecessary waste. Your assignment is to address this issue through a design challenge,
wherein you must create an eco-friendly school lunch container that is not only functional but
also environmentally conscious.
Considering the following Design Considerations and Specifications

• Sustainability: Ensure that the container is made from

environmentally friendly materials, and its production, usage, and
disposal have minimal environmental impact.
• Functionality: Design the container to effectively store various lunch
items, keeping them fresh and secure. Consider features like
compartments for different food types, ease of cleaning, and
practicality for daily use.
• Durability: The lunch container should be robust enough to endure the demands of daily
school life and last for an entire school year or longer.
• Aesthetics: Pay attention to the visual appeal of your design, incorporating colors, patterns,
or features that make it attractive to your classmates.
• Cost-Effectiveness: While prioritizing sustainability, consider a design that is cost-effective
for production and accessible to a wide range of students.

a) Write the Design Brief of the given situation.

b) Draw a detailed 3D sketch of your lunch container design including annotations.
c) Write a brief description explaining the choice of materials and the reasoning behind
specific design features.
Question 2
What type of wood would be most suitable for making an outdoor bench?
a) Suggest the wood and provide reasoning.
b) Draw a detailed 3D sketch of an outdoor bench for 3 people with annotations.
c) Indicating the method used for joining.
d) Specifying the type of joints that will be produced.
e) Also, clarify whether the joints are permanent or non-permanent.