Learning objective
- To use CAD software to design a product.
Success criteria
- I understand the inputs and outputs needed for
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Select,
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Cross-curricular links
Design and technology
Design
Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should be encouraged to stick to basic shapes to create their design; could be given access to the TinkerCAD tutorial video web link, so they can watch it as they follow the steps.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be encouraged to use a variety of shapes and holes to create their design and articulate the purpose of each component, especially in relation to inputs and outputs.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: designing appropriate housing for their product
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Vocabulary definitions
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design
To make, draw or write plans for something.
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input
Information sent to a computer by an input device such as a keyboard or mouse for processing.
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In this unit
Assessment Computing Y6: Skills Showcase
Lesson 1: Invention design
Lesson 2: Coding and debugging
Lesson 3: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Lesson 4: My product's website
Lesson 5: Video advert