Module 3: Mechanisms unit

Sequence of Lessons

Theme/Aims

Key Activities

Resources

Student Outcomes

Assessment Opportunities

Key Vocabulary

1

Introduction to mechanisms unit. Research.

Research into a variety of mechanisms using exemplars and Focus on Mechanisms software.

Exemplar mechanisms. Focus on Mechanisms.

Notes to help with the next part of this unit.

Verbal assessment of understanding.

Variety of mechanisms.

2

Assembly of mechanisms kits.

Creating working models of key mechanisms.

Model kits. Basic tools.

Working models of a range of mechanisms..

Quality of outcomes.

Correct use of terminology.

3

CAD

Produce accurate animated models of simple mechanisms in ProDesktop.

PCs.

ProDesktop models, rendered Album images.

Quality design work/rendering.

CAD CAM.

4

Powerpoint presentation creation.

Pupils to produce a Powerpoint presentation of the mechanisms work which they have covered.

PCs.

Powerpoint presentation of what they have found out about mechanisms

Use of Powerpoint.

Use of correct mechanism names.

5

Final presentation.

Pupils present they Powerpoint presentation to the group.

PCs.

Successful presentation.

Pupils demonstrating an understanding of mechanisms.

Correct use of specialist terminology.