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Our Learning
Our Learning
I can recognise a variety of materials and suggest an appropriate material for a specific use.
In this challenge you will be working towards..
Identifying different materials.
State the properties the material has (hard, soft...)
Recognise different materials and why they have been selected for a task.
Define Success
Define Success
Watch this video first on the importance of thinking about what success looks like first.
The Problem Today.
The Problem Today.
You have Easter Eggs for selling but need a box that can display in shops and also can protect the egg.
No one wants a squashed egg.
Part One
Part One
QUESTIONS
What materials would be best for your egg box design.
Why did you select the materials? What properties do they have?
Now create a sketch of your design. Designers do this before they start making things. But the video below might give you some ideas.
Have a look at the Easter Egg boxes and how they are made.
Before you build...
Before you build...
Working with your group, make a checklist that you can use to check that you have met all the design criteria above.
Part Two
Part Two
Get making. Use your sketched design as inspiration. Use the materials you think will be best.
Reflections
Reflections
What worked well in today's design challenge?
What would you do differently in your next design challenge?
Watch
Watch
How are they made?
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