Developing design ideas further, using understanding of mechanisms

In this lesson, we will continue to develop our design ideas. We will learn how to label and annotate our ideas, explaining how it is suitable for our intended users, and how the mechanisms will work. This lesson includes equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What does being persuasive mean?

To give extra information about a mechanism. To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or temptation. To make someone do as you say by force.

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Q2.What is a prototype?

A picture of the produce. An early model of the product, designed to test the concept or process. A finished product.

2/6

Q3.Why is it important to produce a prototype?

To give extra information about a mechanism. So you can experiment and change your design to improve its function. It is not important.

3/6

Q4.What part of the scissors are the levers?

The attachment in the middle. The metal bars. The circular handle.

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Q5.What is an mechanical system?

The way a mechanism moves. A set of related mechanisms used to create an outcome. A type of lever.

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Q6.What is a lever?

A rigid bar which moves around a pivot. A flexible bar which is fixed to a point. A large bar which hold the structure of the product.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What does being persuasive mean?

To give extra information about a mechanism. To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or temptation. To make someone do as you say by force.

1/6

Q2.What is a prototype?

A picture of the produce. An early model of the product, designed to test the concept or process. A finished product.

2/6

Q3.Why is it important to produce a prototype?

To give extra information about a mechanism. So you can experiment and change your design to improve its function. It is not important.

3/6

Q4.What part of the scissors are the levers?

The attachment in the middle. The metal bars. The circular handle.

4/6

Q5.What is an mechanical system?

The way a mechanism moves. A set of related mechanisms used to create an outcome. A type of lever.

5/6

Q6.What is a lever?

A rigid bar which moves around a pivot. A flexible bar which is fixed to a point. A large bar which hold the structure of the product.

6/6

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Developing design ideas further, using an understanding of mechanisms

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Q1.What is a fixed pivot?

When a paper fastener joins card strips together. A short card strip used to keep the lever and linkage mechanisms in place. When a paper fastener joins card strips to the backing card.

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Q2.What part of the scissors is the pivot?

The attachment in the middle The long blades The circular handle

2/7

Q3.What is an mechanical system?

The way a mechanism moves. A set of related mechanisms used to create an outcome. A type of lever.

3/7

Q4.What is a mechanism?

Where materials or components are connected to make movement. A mechanical robot. A fixed structure.

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Q5.What is a sketch?

A rough drawing (not the final version). A finished copy of a product. A detailed and finished drawing.

5/7

Q6.Why is using a bridge in your design important?

It helps you cross the river. It keeps the lever and linkage mechanisms in place. A allows a lever to rotate.

6/7

Q7.Why is adding annotation to a final design important?

It adds important information to help with the making process. It helps you learn to spell. It is not important.

7/7

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Developing design ideas further, using an understanding of mechanisms

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is a fixed pivot?

When a paper fastener joins card strips together. A short card strip used to keep the lever and linkage mechanisms in place. When a paper fastener joins card strips to the backing card.

1/7

Q2.What part of the scissors is the pivot?

The attachment in the middle The long blades The circular handle

2/7

Q3.What is an mechanical system?

The way a mechanism moves. A set of related mechanisms used to create an outcome. A type of lever.

3/7

Q4.What is a mechanism?

Where materials or components are connected to make movement. A mechanical robot. A fixed structure.

4/7

Q5.What is a sketch?

A rough drawing (not the final version). A finished copy of a product. A detailed and finished drawing.

5/7

Q6.Why is using a bridge in your design important?

It helps you cross the river. It keeps the lever and linkage mechanisms in place. A allows a lever to rotate.

6/7

Q7.Why is adding annotation to a final design important?

It adds important information to help with the making process. It helps you learn to spell. It is not important.

7/7

Lesson summary: Developing design ideas further, using understanding of mechanisms

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Developing design ideas further, using understanding of mechanisms

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