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STAGE |
ADDITIONAL SKILLS |
EXTENSION WORK |
RESOURCES |
Stage One: The pupils will be
shown how to draw a border and title block to the correct measurements.
The use of a rich picture will be discussed with the class. The main theme
‘thermometer’ will be written in the centre of the board and associated
words place around it. Pupils will contribute the associated words.
The overall presentation, use of colour and pictures will be emphasised. |
ICT. Example rich pictures
accessed through the internet / local intranet.
L. Key words represented as part of the rich picture
N. Measurements for the border and title block
C. Safety issues relating to medical thermometers discussed, and their
importance. Environmental issues discussed
HWK. Complete the rich picture. |
Complete a coversheet for the
thermometer project. |
ICT access.
Drawing and writing equipment.
Sample rich pictures. |
Stage Two: pupils introduced to
the design brief and specification.
The nature of a design brief will be discussed and the pupils will write a
rough version.
The nature of a specification will be discussed and the pupils will produce
a rough version.
The pupils will be shown how the brief and specification can be presented.
Examples discussed. |
ICT. Pupils investigate printing
styles.
N. Pupils draw guidelines for their printing. 3,6,3mm measurements used.
C. Use of thermometers in measuring a child’s temperature.
L. pupils learn to write a basic brief and specification.
HWK. Printing sheet (ABC 123…) completed. |
Collect pictures of thermometers
from the internet / catalogues. |
ICT access.
Drawing and writing equipment.
Sample design briefs and specifications. |
Stage Three: Pupils will research
thermometers on the internet. Smart materials will be discussed and
explained.
The pictures and text collected will be printed out and arrange in a
graphical manner on a design sheet.
Pupils will be shown a number of example layouts. Emphasis will be placed on
using pictures with associated text. |
N. Divide the design sheet
according to the number of pictures and text.
ICT. Research on the internet on thermometers. Collection of text and
pictures.
L. Understanding of the terms found during thermometer research.
HWK. Complete presentation sheet. |
Design a style of writing that
reflects the theme of the project. |
ICT access.
Drawing and writing equipment.
Sample research. |
