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Module 4 and 5
Architecture
Investigate a range of architects and use their styles as inspiration to design their own building, ensuring a clear purpose and functional.
NC
understand how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped shape the world
use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups
Module 3
Design and build a windmill
Construct blades of the windmill
Construct blades of the windmill
We are continuing this module to build our sustainable windmill by adding the blades to the structure.
Checking our structure is stable before we add the blades
Module 2
Design and build a windmill
IMG_0501.MOVWhy do we need to put supporting structures in?
Why do we need to put supporting structures in?
We have continued to saw, glue, measure and create our windmill structure, using the different equipment.
Using a clamp to help keep the wood in place.
Using a clamp to help keep the wood in place.
We have the choice of which shapes to use but have learnt triangles are the strongest to support the structure.
Through teamwork, we have communicated successfully to build our structures. It must be no taller than 30 cm and we have a set amount of materials to use.
We have found some of the measuring a challenge - but have now learnt to double check all our lengths. We enjoyed sawing and glueing the parts together.
NC - Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion
NC - Select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing], accurately
NC - Select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities
Module 1
Design and build a structure
This Module we are learning how to build a stable structure. Before we started, a safety lesson was given to ensure we all understood how important it is to be safe in the Design Technology lab. Once we had explored the different hazards, we learnt specific names of some of the equipment: coping saws, screws, screwdriver, files/rasps, chisel, scalpel and hacksaws.
Research strong construction shapes
Research strong construction shapes
Using research of individual needs, wants, requirements for design of a bridge we chose a triangular shape to build a tower using a limited amount of straws and tape - this helped us to make design decisions, considering resources and cost. We selected the materials carefully, considered the intended use of the product and functionality.
Using research of individual needs, wants, requirements for design of a bridge we chose a triangular shape to build a tower using a limited amount of straws and tape - this helped us to make design decisions, considering resources and cost. We selected the materials carefully, considered the intended use of the product and functionality.
NC - Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups
NC - Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion
NC - Select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing], accurately
NC - Select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities
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