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SAMPLE SCHEME OF WORK - PAGE THREE - W.A.T.T. QUALITY AWARD
Year 9 CAD/CAM  Project

     
 
YEAR: 9 SUBJECT: D&T TITLE: CNC PROJECT
OBJECTIVE: To introduce the pupils to computer numerical control.
HWK=Homework N=Numeracy C=Citizenship L=Literacy ICT=Information Technology

STAGE

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

EXTENSION WORK

RESOURCES

Stage Seven: Evaluation.
The pupils will be asked to evaluate their product and packaging and that of other pupils. They will mark their own first and then each of their fellow pupils.
Pupils will discuss how they should carry out the evaluation and its criteria. Function, aesthetics, shape, form, quality of information and symbols - will be discussed. A basic results table will be drawn o the board with columns representing each criteria. Totals and calculating over average marks will be discussed.
Pupils mark and drawn evaluation table.
C. Pupils critically analyse / evaluate each other work.
ICT. Table of results produced on spreadsheet software.
L. Key words discussed. Evaluate, Analyse, etc…..
N. Calculation of average marks. Mean, Medium and mode discussed.
HWK. Complete Evaluation
Pupils to write an extended / individual evaluation of their own work. Improvements and Good points discussed. Evaluation to be presented either, through the use of ICT or graphically presented. Drawing and writing equipment..
Internet access.
Spreadsheet software.
Stage Eight: Pupils introduced to pro/DESKTOP software. A general demonstration on basic use of software - extrusion, rounding and chamfering on corners, drawing of a variety of shapes, saving files etc….

Working in pairs pupils to experiment designing a simple camera.
C. Pupils work in pairs and share control over the computer and its software.
ICT. Use of professional CAD software.
L. Pupils follow basic instructions, using the help files within pro/DESKTOP software.
N. Pupils draw their designs to size, using the dimensioning tool.
HWK. Pupils to collect catalogue / internet pictures of cameras
Pupils to sketch their own designs of cameras / mobile phones, including labels and notes. Drawing equipment.
Pro/DESKTOP software.
Internet access.
Stage Nine: Recap on use of pro/DESKTOP software.
The class will be divided into two groups. The first group will attempt their own designs using the software. The second group will be given isometric paper. They will draw two camera / mobile phone designs on this sheet. Adding labels and notes.

The groups will swap over half way through the lesson.
C. Discussion of the need to design mobile phones so that they can be held away from the head. Microwave transmissions and their dangers discussed. Ethical designs discussed.
ICT. Pro/DESKTOP software further demonstrated.
L. importance of precise notes and labeling of designs.
N. Designs drawn accurately and to size on pro/DESKTOP and to scale on the isometric paper.
HWK. Complete two hand drawn designs
Pupils research the dangers of microwave transmissions. Write a short essay of the dangers and possible advice to be given to customers of their product. Drawing and writing equipment.
Pro/DESKTOP software.
Internet access.
Sample camera / mobile phone designs.

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