Topic 3
Making the metal bracket
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Learning aims
Learning aims
To be able to recognise a range of workshop tools and equipment.
To be able to use a range of workshop tools and equipment safely and carefully.
(Why am I doing this?)
(Why am I doing this?)
1) To be able to know which tool is suitable for a given making process and/or material.
2) So that I am able to use simple making skills to work with a range of tools, processes and materials in order to cut, shape, form and manipulate different materials according to a series of design constraints.
Lesson vocabulary
Lesson vocabulary
Attribute
Attribute
singular noun: attribute; plural noun: attributes
a quality or feature of a person or thing.
Stereotype
Stereotype
noun: stereotype
a widely held, but fixed and over-simplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Preconception
Preconception
noun: preconception
an idea or opinion formed beforehand. i.e. before a person is aware of the facts about something.
Activities
Activities
Task (2 to 3 lessons)
Task (2 to 3 lessons)
Using the drawing provided (see right), you are to mark out the 125mm x 100mm aluminium sheet according to the dimensions shown.
Your teacher will demonstrate this in-class and support you if/when you find things difficult.
Success criteria:
Mark out upon a flat surface.
Use the correct tools to mark out:
A try square
A steel rule
A scriber / non scratching pen
Use the correct tools to shape the metal:
A pair of tin snips
A flat file
A radius gauge
A bending jig
A battery drill or bench drill
Your bracket will be the correct size.
Your bracket will fit your picture frame comfortably.
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