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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 Nine: When all the bridge structures are constructed they will be
tested using weights. Pupils will work in groups and the results will be
recorded in a table. This table will be presented carefully using the usual
title block and borderline. Alongside the original table the pupils will
paste a spreadsheet version of the same data. |
N.
Completed bridges tested with weights and statistics collected in the form
of a data table.
ICT.
Pupils spreadsheet table of results.
C.
Pupils determined the best bridge based on a test criteria for impartiality.
HWK.
Complete table presentation |
List
improvements that could be made to the bridge. |
Computers and spreadsheet
software.
Weights and testing rigs. |
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Stage Ten: The pupils will design a style of writing to depict different
types of structures. For example, a suspension bridge could be represented
by suspending each letter from a cable, an arch bridge may be represented by
each letter fitting inside stones that make up an arch. The pupils will be
shown some simple examples and rough out four representations. On a second
piece of paper the pupils will present their drawings accurately, with
colour. |
L.
Key words relating to bridges / structures discussed.
N.
Size of lettering and used of accurate guidelines.
ICT.
Pupils can use one style based on WP / graphics/ DTP package.
C.
Use of symbols in society.
HWK.
Complete design sheet. |
Collect a range of examples of logos and symbols. And carefully present
them. |
Lettering Books.
Computers / for selection of
fonts |
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Stage Eleven: Technology and other cultures. The pupils will be
introduced to the fact that ancient cultures such as the Chinese Dynasties
of 2500 years ago - were technologically advanced. The pupils will use the
intranet site to investigate the Great Wall of China. They will draw a
simplified map of China, showing the extent of the Great Wall. They will be
shown a video of aspects of the Great Wall. They will use the internet to
collect research regarding its history and construction. The pupils will
also study the Terra-cotta Army |
C.
The way technology is linked to culture. How technology supports culture.
Cross-cultural technology.
L.
Pupils view video of Great Wall of China and complete written work.
ICT +
HWK. Pupils collect research on Great Wall and present the
information |
Select
one other aspect of Chinese history that shows how technology was used ie.
The Terra-cotta Army. |
Internet site (structures
section) used where necessary.
Video footage of China |
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Stage Twelve: Technology and other cultures. The pupils will be
introduced to the ancient culture surrounding Petra (Jordan) - The
technological prowess of the Nabataei people will be discussed . The pupils
will use the intranet site to investigate this famous archaeological site.
They will draw a simplified map of Jordan, showing the location of Petra and
watch a video regarding the site. They will use the internet to collect
research regarding its history and construction. |
C.
The way technology is linked to culture. How technology supports culture.
Cross-cultural technology.
L.
Pupils view video of Petra, Jordan and complete written work.
ICT +
HWK. Pupils collect research on Petra and present the information |
Select
one other aspect of history from the Middle East that shows how technology
was used ie. The building of the Great Pyramids. |
Internet site (structures
section) used where necessary.
Video on Petra. |
