Using a range of techniques to begin to make our final idea

In this lesson, we will be using a range of techniques to begin to draw and make our final idea, trying to join and combine materials with some accuracy. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

Using a range of techniques to begin to make our final idea

In this lesson, we will be using a range of techniques to begin to draw and make our final idea, trying to join and combine materials with some accuracy. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. measure, mark out, cut and shape materials and components with some accuracy
  2. assemble, join and combine materials and components with some accuracy
  3. apply a range of finishing techniques, including those from art and design, with some accuracy

Equipment

Card, paper, masking tape, paper fasteners, glue stick, scissors

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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3 Questions

Q1.
What is this an exploded diagram of?
A pen.
Correct answer: A propellor.
An umbrella.
Q2.
What is an exploded diagram?
A detailed and finished drawing.
A picture which explodes.
Correct answer: When a diagram is split into different parts to show how something is put together.
Q3.
Why is adding annotation to a final design important?
Correct answer: It adds important information to help with the making process.
It helps you learn to spell.
It is not important.

4 Questions

Q1.
What mechanisms are being used to make the picture move?
Folding card
Correct answer: Levers and linkages
Sliders
Q2.
What is a linkage?
Linkage is a rigid bar which moves around a pivot
Linkage is the fixed point which a lever moves around.
Correct answer: Linkages are card strips joining one or more levers to produce the required type of movement.
Q3.
What is an exploded diagram?
A detailed and finished drawing.
A picture which explodes.
Correct answer: When a diagram is split into different parts to show how something is put together.
Q4.
What is this an exploded diagram of?
Correct answer: Engine
Fork
Pencil

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UnitDesign and technology / Mechanisms: levers and linkages

Design and technology