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HWK=Homework N=Numeracy
C=Citizenship L=Literacy
ICT=Information Technology |
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STAGE |
ADDITIONAL SKILLS |
EXTENSION WORK |
RESOURCES |
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Stage Five: The pupils will be asked to design a bridge to span a
valley. They will be given a simple diagram of a valley and asked for
suggestions regarding the type of bridge that would be most suitable. They
will be asked to justify their choice. This initial planning will be carried
out in pairs. As a resource the pupils will be asked to access the
Technology Intranet Site or the Adobe Reader version of ’Structures’ -
viewing the history of bridges. They will list reasons for their choice.
They will then present their findings to the class. |
L.
Pupils read through design problem with staff. Problem discussed.
N.
Statistics relating to distance to be spanned and number of vehicles
crossing, discussed.
C.
Importance of new bridge to the community explained. Procedure for planning
applications, enquiries ……
HWK.
Two basic ideas and one final annotated idea. |
Produce a poster to advertise the new bridge as
a tourist attraction. |
Computer suite
Adobe Reader or Website version
of ‘Structures’Internet site (structures section) used where necessary.
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Stage Six: The pupils will be shown how to present possible designs for
their bridge solution. The following will be explained: The construction of
a border and title block. The presentation of the drawing. The use of
labels. The use of word processed notes. |
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Stage Seven: ‘Triangular Structures’. The pupils will
be introduced to the importance of the triangle as a part of many
structures. They will be shown a simple demonstration using straws which
will demonstrate the strength of a triangle composed of one straw as opposed
to a straw lying horizontally. The pupils will be shown how to construct a
simple girder bridge from straws. The bridges will be decorated with designs
based on existing bridge types. These will be tested to destruction. |
L.
Create a sequence drawing with notes, explaining every stage of manufacture.
N.
Basic measurements of the bridge discussed.
HWK.
While manufacturing roughout sequence drawing and complete accurately at
home (notes included).
C.
Pupils work together in teams, emphasis placed on team work and cooperation. |
ICT. Draw at
least one stage of construction using a graphics piece of software. |
Art straws
Internet site (structures
section) used where necessary. Internet site (structures section) used where
necessary. |
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Stage Eight: While constructing the girder bridge the
pupils will draw each stage of making the model. This will be roughed out
and simple notes will be added. The importance of writing the notes will be
emphasised and so will the overall presentation. The pupils will be
introduced to the concept of a sequence drawing. Using their rough notes
they will carefully draw the stages of manufacture, adding appropriate
notes. The use of a title block, border line and guidelines for notes will
be demonstrated. Colour / shade will be added. |
