Lesson Plan
Course Title: Principles of Manufacturing
Session Title: Mass Production in Manufacturing
Performance Objective:
The students will be able to create a paper towel holder using mass production techniques
whereby quality control will be checked on each part using the Quality Control Check Sheet.
Specific Objectives:
The student is able to:
 list types of mass production
 explore techniques of mass production by creating a paper towel holder project
 inspect the quality of a paper towel holder
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the
activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
Principles of Manufacturing:

130.322(c)(4)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(G)
…distinguish between disciplines such as engineering, science, and technology;
…analyze engineering concepts to solve practical problems;
…use problem-solving tools such as calculators and computers;
…evaluate computers for simulation tasks;
…use tools for laboratory equipment testing;
…evaluate software to design quality assurance models.

130.322(c)(5)(D)
…research the patenting process.

130.322(c)(9)(A)(B)(C)
…master relevant safety tests;
…analyze hazardous materials; and
…safely dispose of hazardous materials.

130.322(c)(16)(A)(B)
…defend a budget for a project; and
…determine the most effective strategies to minimize costs.
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Interdisciplinary Correlations:
Science:

112.32(c)(1)(B)
…demonstrate an understanding of the use and conservation of resources and the
proper disposal or recycling of materials.
Career:

127.13(c)(1)(A)(B)
...identify employment opportunities;
…demonstrate the application of essential workplace skills in the career acquisition
process;

127.13(c)(2)(E)(F)
…exhibit productive work habits, ethical practices, and a positive attitude;
…demonstrate the ability to work with the other employees to support the organization
and complete assigned tasks;

127.13(c)(7)(B)
…demonstrate knowledge of personal and occupational safety practices in the
workplace;
Teacher Preparation:
Teacher should review the Mass Production in Manufacturing PowerPoint presentation; and
read the Mass Production in Manufacturing Teacher’s Guide. The teacher should assemble the
needed jigs, fixtures, patterns and suggested storage containers for the lesson. Teacher should
have an example of finished project to show the class. Teacher should review “Creating and
Staffing Manufacturing Companies” lesson found at www.cte.unt.edu (MFG, Principles of
Manufacturing course), if this type of manufacturing will be used for this project.
References:
1. Patents:
http://www.uspto.gov/patents/process/index.jsp
http://www.inventnow.org/
http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/ahrpa/opa/kids/kid_tm_curriculum.html
2. How it’s Made videos found at:
http://science.discovery.com/videos/how-its-made/
3. New VW Car Factory in Dresden, Germany found at:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/nd5WGLWNllA?rel=0
Instructional Aids:
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1. “Mass Production in Manufacturing” PowerPoint presentation
2. “Mass Production in Manufacturing” Teacher’s Guide
Materials Needed:
1. Pen or pencil
2. Wood
3. Dowel rods
4. Rubber bumpers/felt pads
5. Glue
6. Wood screw
7. Finish materials
8. Refer to “Mass Production in Manufacturing” Teacher’s Guide (pages 2, 10, 11, 13)
Equipment Needed:
1. Computer
2. Data projector
3. Machines for project
4. Refer to “Mass Production in Manufacturing” Teacher’s Guide (page 2)
Learner Preparation:
Completion of the following manufacturing lessons: Safety tests, First Project: A Sign, Finishing
Touches. View “Manufacturing Companies” lesson if necessary.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: Today we are going to learn about mass production in manufacturing.
ASK: What do you think are the benefits of doing just one part of the project?
SAY: Please discuss briefly.
ASK: Are there any negatives to doing just one part of the project? If so, what are they?
SAY: Please discuss briefly.
ASK: What do you think would happen to the production if someone did not complete their part
in a timely manner?
SAY: Please discuss briefly.
SAY : The next couple of days will be spent using mass production techniques to complete a
paper towel holder.
SHOW: Paper towel holder
SAY: Here is an example of the project that you will be building.
SAY: You will be assigned the part of the project that you will be responsible for.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructors can use the PowerPoint presentation, slides, handouts, and note pages in
conjunction with the following outline.
MI
Outline
Notes to Instructor
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I. Introductiion
A. Title slide
s
(slide 1)
1
B. Types
s of manufacturing (slide
es 2-7)
C. Patents (slides 8-9)
8
Explain
n the differen
nt
types o
of
manufa
acturing.
Talk to class aboutt
U.S. pa
atents. View
some o
of the links frrom
the pattent office.
II. Texas Pa
aper Towel Holder
H
masss production
project
A. Plans
s (slide 11)
B. Jigs for
f productio
on (slide 12)
C. Explo
oded view wiith parts’ nam
mes (slide 13)
D. Bill off Material forr one holderr (slide 14
(Slides 10)
The tea
acher will
explain
n the plannin
ng of
the pap
per towel holder
using th
he drawingss on
the slid
des and in th
he
teacher’s guide.
III. Steps in mass production
A. Steps
s in making the
t Texas ba
ase
(slide
es15-16)
de 17)
B. Steps
s in making the
t Post (slid
C. Steps
s in making the
t Tear Ba r (slide 18)
D. Steps
s in making the
t Cap (sliide 19)
E. Steps
s in assemblling the hold
der (slide 20))
The tea
acher will sh
how
the tem
mplates and jjigs
needed
d for producttion
of the h
holder. The
teacher will show the
finished
d holder.
IV
V. Resource
es (slide 20)
View so
ome of the
differen
nt videos on
“How Itt’s Made”
website
e and watch the
V.W. plant video.
Explain
n how
companies produce
e
produccts.
V.
V Create paper
p
towel holders
h
as a mass
productio
on project
A. Follow
w the Introdu
uction to the
e Teacher’s
Guide
e (page 1 off 21)
Qualityy control will be
used on each part
using th
he Quality
Control Check She
eet
which is the formal
evaluattion of the
comple
eted project.
Each student will
comple
ete the Qualiity
Control Check She
eet
for one
e or more paper
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towel h
holders.
The tea
acher will se
et
the num
mber of pape
er
towel h
holders to be
e
producced during th
he
producction run. Th
he
teacher may want tto
one for each
make o
studentt in class and
have th
he students
purchase them whe
en
finished
d. The classs
could cchoose to bu
uild
a numb
ber to sell ass a
fund ra
aising projectt.
The stu
udents will e
each
do an a
assigned ste
ep
from th
he “Steps in
Mass P
Productions””
(slides 15-20).
Verbal
c
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematica
al
Visual
Spatial
Musical
Rhythmic
Bodily
B
Kinesthetic
K
In
ntrap
personal
Interrpers onal
Natura
alist
Existentiialist
Application
A
Guided Practice
P
(LS
SI Quadrantt III):
The teac
cher must ex
xplain the Ma
ass Production in Manuffacturing Pow
werPoint pre
esentation a
and
demonstrate the use
e of the jigs and
a fixtures.
Independent Practic
ce (LSI Qua
adrant III):
Students
s should be monitored
m
while
w
they are
e completing
g this projectt. After comp
pleting the p
paper
towel hollders, each student
s
will complete
c
the
e Quality Co
ontrol Checkk Sheet for one or more
paper tow
wel holders.
Summary
Review (LSI
(
Quadra
ants I and IV
V):
Question
n: What hav
ve you learn
ned about ma
ass productiion?
oughts.
Answer:
A
Allow
A
the students to exp
plain their tho
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Question: Have you changed your mind about the pros and cons of doing just one part of the
project?
Answer: Allow various students to answer.
Question: How do you think the mass production process could be made better?
Answer: Allow several students to answer.
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Listen to the students as they discuss to evaluate how much they have learned.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
The formal assessment will be the evaluation of the completed project. Quality control will be
used on each part using the “Quality Control Check Sheet”.
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Students could make their own paper towel holder by completing each step individually. The
students could complete a T chart on comparing and contrasting pros and cons of each method.
This is a type of rigor in learning that helps with the TAKS test.
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