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STAGE |
ADDITIONAL SKILLS |
EXTENSION WORK |
RESOURCES |
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Stage Seven:
The pupils will be shown how to produce four ideas for the background of the
steady hand game. Emphasis will be placed on the wire following the shape of
the background. The pupils will be shown a number of examples.
The importance of
notes (and type) will be stressed. Pupils will rough out a number of ideas
discussing the ideas in groups.
The use of T
squares and set squares will be emphasised. |
ICT.
Pupils will be expected to draw at least one of the ideas using CAD.
N.
Overall sizes will be given for the background. The pupils will draw the
backgrounds to scale.
L.
Pupils will produce notes for each idea.
HWK.
Complete four ideas, with notes. |
Design
a further idea using CAD software. Discuss completed ideas with
parents/guardians. |
Drawing
equipment. CAD software. |
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Stage Eight:
Vacuum forming will be demonstrated. Types of plastics explained. Each stage
will be explained and the pupils will write notes alongside each diagram of
the worksheet. Atmospheric pressure, as utilised by the vacuum forming
machine, will be explained.
The pupils will
produce a presentation sheet regarding vacuum forming - including
explanatory notes.
Each pupil will
manufacture a vacuum formed base. |
ICT.
Pupils will watch animations of vacuum forming.
L.
Pupils will make notes and read captions regarding vacuum forming.
N.
Atmospheric pressure will be discussed (fifteen pounds per square inch)
C.
The role of plastics in society, environmental concerns.
HWK.
Complete vacuum forming sheets. |
Describe different types of plastics and explain there uses. |
Drawing equipment. CAD software.
Animations. |
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Stage Nine: The pupils will start making the PCB
based circuit. Soldering will be demonstrated and each pupil will setup the
basic components and solder them in position. Whilst waiting pupils will
draw an instruction sheet which represents soldering techniques and
associated safety. |
ICT.
The pupils will study soldering through the use of an internet site.
L.
Pupils add notes to each stage of soldering. Notes read out to other pupils.
N.
Temperatures at which solder melts will be explained. Melting point of other
metals discussed.
C.
The role of electronics in society.
HWK.
Complete soldering instruction sheet. |
Make a
list of electronic devices around the home and explain how they are used. |
Drawing equipment. Internet access.
Example instruction sheets. |
