Module 2: Bath alarm project

Sequence of Lessons

Theme/Aims

Key Activities

Resources

Student Outcomes

Assessment Opportunities

Key Vocabulary

1

Introduction to the bath alarm project.

Design brief. Looking at materials and exemplars.

Range of materials Exemplar alarms.

Rich picture/ analysis. Use of ‘client’.

Quality and range of design work.

Simple components.

2

Materials, electronics and manufacturing research.

Demonstration of methods and use of website/Crocodile Clips software.

Internet, Crocodile Clips.

Interactive use of website and software. Understanding of simple electronic components.

Quizzes and test.

Processes -names and meanings.

3

Product specification

Discussion and production of a written specification.

Internet, video.

Specification in order of importance.

Quality of specification.

Specification.

4

Ideas and modelling

Drawing.

Paper.

Drawings

Quality of drawings.

Use of correct component names.

5

CAD.

Transferring their chosen deign into ProDesktop.

PCs.

A working drawing with measurements. A rendered Album view.

Quality of design work.

Dimensions

6

Construction of the circuit.

Manufacturing the circuit.-Soldering.

Soldering equipment.

A working circuit.

Quality of soldering/success of circuit.

Correct names for components used.

7

Construction of the casing.

Manufacturing of the casing – MDF mould, vacuum formed casing.

Vacuum forming machine, workshop facilities.

Suitable casings.

Accuracy and finish of the outcomes.

Correct use of electronic component names.

8

Final assembly and display

Assemble sub –assemblies together.

Soldering equipment, workshop facilities.

Finished product.

Final product - accuracy and finish. Creativity.

9

Testing and evaluation

Test products to see if they work

Alarms, sink.

Written test and evaluation.

Compare Alarm to spec.

Quality of evaluation against criteria.

Evaluation, survey, criteria.