Learning objective
- To use an exploded diagram to assemble a frame.
Success criteria
- I can discuss why diagrams are important in
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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: 3, 2, 1 and hand out a whiteboard and pen (one each).
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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could be given a breakdown of the assembly into smaller stages; could be provided with the Resource: Automata example design idea to support them in generating ideas; could be shown slide 2 of the Presentation: Automata design ideas to support them in realising a particular set of design criteria.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should produce their design ideas on paper rather than using the Activity: Automata design idea; should add detailed annotations to their design ideas.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: discussing why designers use diagrams; partially assembling
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Vocabulary definitions
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communication
Sharing information or ideas by drawing, speaking or writing.
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designer
Someone who creates drawings, products or ideas to plan how something is made.
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In this unit
Assessment - D&T Y6: Automata toys
Lesson 1: Automata
Lesson 2: Frame assembly
Lesson 3: Experimenting with cams
Lesson 4: Finishing touches