PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES AND FORMATS

CONTENTS page

Context/Challenge…………………………………………………………………………...

Suggested Resources……………………………………………………………………….

Identify/Redefine Problem……………………………………………………………...

Research Using Printed Material………………………………………………………

Research Using the Internet……………………………………………………………..

Research by Conducting Interview……………………………………………………

Possible Solution #1…………………………………………………………………………

Possible Solution #2………………………………………………………………………….

Chosen Solution………………………………………………………………………………..

Tools and Material Needed………………………………………………………………..

Method to Create Chosen Solution…………………………………………………….

Safety Rules and Precautions…………………………………………………………….

Product Testing/ Evaluation……………………………………………………………..

Self Evaluation…………………………………………………………………………………

Product Picture……………………………………………………………………………….

1. Design a COVER PAGE to reflect the Topic. Picture/s, drawings, graphic designs etc

2. CONTEXT/ CHALLENGE
Copy the Challenge and Context given on a blank page. This may be hand written or
photocopied. SUGGESTED RESOURCES may be included on this page also.

3. IDENTIFY/ REDEFINE PROBLEM

Merge Context and Challenge to form ONE PARAGRAPH.
Rewrite in your own words.
Identify and highlight the PROBLEM
Include all specifications:
It must be aesthetically pleasing, neatly made, durable and washable so that it can be reusable. At
least one type of hand stitch must be used during construction. Material from used item/s must be
used to partly construct PPE.

4. FORMATS TO PRESENT RESEARCH FINDINGS

PRINTED MATERIAL

NAME OF BOOK (magazine, newspaper etc):

AUTHOR/S:

TOPIC:

PAGE/S:

INFORMATION:

INTERNET

TOPIC:

AUTHOR/S:

URL: https:/

DATE RETRIEVED:

INFORMATION: ( images, summarized info etc)

 INTERVIEW

INTERVIEWER:

INTERVIEWEE:

RELATION TO INTERVIEWER:

TOPIC:

DATE OF INTERVIEW:

QUESTION:

RESPONSE:

QUESTION:

RESPONSE:

QUESTION:

RESPONSE:

Please note that all research must be relevant to the challenge. Information gathered from
research can be used to guide decisions pertaining to your possible solutions.
5. FORMAT FOR POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

NAME OF PRODUCT: PPE Face Mask

DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT: (2-3 sentences) to describe the different material used
along with a sketch or labeled diagram of your intended design or an image of what the
product will look like

ADVANTAGE: Describe at least one advantage or reason why this possible solution
may be chosen by you

LIMITATION: Describe at least one limitation or reason why this possible solution
may not be chosen by you

RESOURCES: Refer to list of Suggested Resources that was given. Add other tools
and material that you may need

6. FORMAT FOR CHOSEN SOLUTION:

REMEMBER ONE OF YOUR POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS WILL BECOME YOUR
CHOSEN SOLUTION, REWRITE WITH ALTERATIONS IF ANY AND INCLUDE
REASON FOR CHOICE

NAME OF PRODUCT:
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT:
ADVANTAGE:
LIMITATION:
REASON FOR CHOICE:
RESOURCES:
7. TOOLS AND MATERIAL NEEDED
LIST OF TOOLS
Example
Scissors, measuring tape, iron, ironing board, needle……..

LIST OF MATERIAL
Example
Sock, thread, rubber bands………

8. METHOD TO CREATE
At least four steps, example
1. Gather all tools and material needed to make mask
2. Measure and cut sock to desired shape and size
3.
4.

9. SAFETY RULES

Prepare a list of safety rules to be followed while conducting internet research pertaining
to online safety and while using sharp, hot and electrical tools to make product.

10. PRODUCT TESTING

Refer to specifications presented in your challenge statement to design a CHECKLIST
Example:
CHECKLIST Yes No
AESTHETICALLY PLEASING
NEATLY MADE
DURABLE
WASHABLE
REUSABLE
HAND STITCH USED
RECYCLED MATERIAL USED
11. SELF EVALUATION
Write two to three sentences to describe what you have learned during the course of this
challenge, if it had any impact on your thoughts and behaviour…….

12. PRODUCT PICTURE

Print an image of the PPE that you designed and produced, use a glue stick to adhere
picture of your product on the final page of your portfolio