Learning objective
- To use layers and spacers to cover the working of mechanisms.
Success criteria
- I can complete the mechanisms and structures as
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Design
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
- None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Odd one out and arrange the children in pairs. Ask them to discuss the meaning of the three words introduced in the previous lessons and decide which they think is the odd one out and why.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should simplify designs and/or use the Activity: Jack and Jill moving pop-up parts (support) and the Activity: Jack and Jill book template (support) for the page backgrounds.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should introduce a diverse range of mechanisms, structures or a combination of both.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: assembling the components necessary for all
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Vocabulary definitions
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aesthetic
How an object or product looks.
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layers
Shapes cut out from paper or card, illustrated and glued to spacers to hide mechanisms underneath.
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In this unit
Assessment D&T Y5: Mechanical systems: Pop-up book
Lesson 1: Pop-up book page design
Lesson 2: Making my pop-up book
Lesson 3: Using layers and spacers
Lesson 4: Writing and illustrating