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STAGE |
ADDITIONAL SKILLS |
EXTENSION WORK |
RESOURCES |
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Stage Four: The pupils will investigate materials. They will be asked to
list the qualities of the materials required for a wind powered object;
Light-weight, weather proof, cheap, tough. etc....The pupils will be shown a
range of materials and they will be asked, after handling, which they thick
are the most suitable. Details regarding a range of materials will be listed
and the pupils will present this as a type of tree diagram / rich picture. |
ICT.
Internet research regarding materials.
L.
Pupils select the appropriate written material, summarise and produce their
own notes.
N.
Page grid layout explained.
C.
Pupils made aware of the cost of materials and environmental issues such as
sustainable forests.
HWK.
Presentation of materials research. |
Devise
simple materials tests to measure such aspects as: Toughness, Durability,
Quality of finish, Etc….. |
Drawing equipment. ICT access.
Basic workshop equipment. |
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Stage Five: Having determined the most suitable materials, the pupils
will develop their final design and present it as a working drawing with
dimensions. Examples will be shown to the pupils and layout discussed. |
ICT.
Using appropriate software produce a simple working drawing.
HWK.
Complete development of final idea. |
Produce an alternative design with explanatory notes. |
Drawing equipment. ICT access.
Basic workshop equipment. |
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Stage Six: The pupils will manufacture their final designs using
appropriate techniques. Pupils will construct a sequence drawing for every
stage of manufacture. |
ICT.
Take a digital picture of the finished article and present this with notes.
N.
Mark out materials to the right measurements.
HWK.
Complete each stage of the sequence drawing. |
Carry
out a survey to find out whether people like your final manufactured item. |
Drawing equipment. ICT access.
Basic workshop equipment.
Digital Camera. |
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Stage Seven: The pupils will attempt an evaluation of all design work
and practical projects. They will mark each others work according to the
table shown below. |
C.
Solicit the suggestions of others and use this as part of an evaluation.
L.
Write an evaluation. |
Take
the findings of the survey (above) and present them in a graphical manner,
pictogram etc….. |
Drawing equipment. ICT access.
Basic workshop equipment. |
