The portfolio needs to
address 5 main areas. Evidence is required for all these areas. A portfolio
approach which requires students to consider several smaller projects is how we
will hit these areas.
The areas are;
2 DEVELOPMENT
OF A DESIGN PROPOSAL
3 COMMUNICATION
AND MODELLING
4 Making
and Manufacturing
5 EVALUATION
AND TESTING.
6 lessons
A design situation has arisen
which offers an opportunity to create nets.
Local schools want to develop materials for their year 6 students that
would allow for continuity at BGS. They need a project. It has been decided to
design some simple nets which, when folded make a 3 dimensional object. The
complexity of the nets should enable all students to complete them easily. The
nets need to reflect building design – specifically skyscrapers. Possibly a
local building - see me before deciding. Evaluation will be among the group –
hopefully with Y6 students / teachers as well.
The
nets of the buildings need to fit on an A3 sheet.
The
nets need to be able to be photocopied.
The
designs should allow colour to be added by the students.
The
design should be simple to construct.
The
instructions need to be printed on the sheet.
The
designs will be photocopied onto thin card ( suitable for a photocopier ).
There
needs to be a set of 3 designs which reflect a range of difficulty.
A
base could be considered – could allow additional features ( space? )
Multiple
skyscrapers must remain as ONE net.
Students
could consider Techsoft 2D designer or similar to produce good, accurate final designs.
Could
be an element of DESK TIDY about this.
This minor project will
impact sections 2, 3, 4 and 5
Good
DESIGNING
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