Lesson 10-16 elaborate (design) – Syllabus Teaching, learning and assessment Resources outcomes ST3-4WS paper Explain to students they will be using their existing knowledge and the knowledge they have gained throughout this unit to They have been hired to produce a scaled drawing and become ‘Design Engineers’. ST3-5WT pencils 3D model of a new and updated durable play equipment area for the students of The Grange Public ST3-14BE tape measures School. Completed designs must include a breakdown of the costing of materials that will be required to ST3-15I complete their designs. design brief and marking rubric VAS3.1 Place students into groups (3-5 students per group). Teacher to outline the rules for group work, focusing on the importance of working collaboratively. Show and discuss with students the design brief and marking internet access for EN3-1A criteria. Direct students to the Kids Safe website (to be used by groups when considering design). This research MA3-9MG website outlines: the Australian Safety Standards for playgrounds, potential hazards and points children’s graph paper MA3-10MG to consider when designing a playground. scrap books MA3-16MG Groups will audit existing playground focusing on safety, durability and design features. Students make paper notes in SciTech journal on what needs to be updated, fixed or replaced. Allow opportunities for students to MA3-17MG survey other students/teachers of the school to explore what the whole school community like and dislike various equipment about the existing play equipment. for models Teacher to encourage designs to include modifications so that, the play area can be used all year round drawing app (e.g. water cooling system, retractable shelter). Ensure students have access to internet technology, graph paper and a group scrap book. Students are responsible for keeping detailed notes of ideas, designs and websites. Student can also use Google Docs to communicate and share ideas with group members. Concepts to be covered in maths lessons during this time Measurement: length measuring height and distance of existing equipment – area students will measure designated play space to determine the area. they will use this – information to determine how much the ground cover they will require volume: depending on the selected ground cover material (eg. soft fall) students will use; concepts of volume will be explored. perimeter: students will measure the perimeter of the playground to add to the aesthetics of their designs eg edging, fencing.
Lesson 10-16 – elaborate (design) Syllabus outcomes Teaching, learning and assessment Resources ST3-4WS ST3-5WT ST3-14BE ST3-15I VAS3.1 EN3-1A MA3-9MG MA3-10MG MA3-16MG MA3-17MG Explain to students they will be using their existing knowledge and the knowledge they have gained throughout this unit to become ‘Design Engineers’. They have been hired to produce a scaled drawing and 3D model of a new and updated durable play equipment area for the students of The Grange Public School. Completed designs must include a breakdown of the costing of materials that will be required to complete their designs. Place students into groups (3-5 students per group). Teacher to outline the rules for group work, focusing on the importance of working collaboratively. Show and discuss with students the design brief and marking criteria. Direct students to the Kids Safe website (to be used by groups when considering design). This website outlines: the Australian Safety Standards for children’s playgrounds, potential hazards and points to consider when designing a playground. Groups will audit existing playground focusing on safety, durability and design features. Students make notes in SciTech journal on what needs to be updated, fixed or replaced. Allow opportunities for students to survey other students/teachers of the school to explore what the whole school community like and dislike about the existing play equipment. Teacher to encourage designs to include modifications so that, the play area can be used all year round (e.g. water cooling system, retractable shelter). Ensure students have access to internet technology, graph paper and a group scrap book. Students are responsible for keeping detailed notes of ideas, designs and websites. Student can also use Google Docs to communicate and share ideas with group members. Concepts to be covered in maths lessons during this time Measurement: length – measuring height and distance of existing equipment area – students will measure designated play space to determine the area. they will use this information to determine how much the ground cover they will require volume: depending on the selected ground cover material (eg. soft fall) students will use; concepts of volume will be explored. perimeter: students will measure the perimeter of the playground to add to the aesthetics of their designs eg edging, fencing. paper pencils tape measures design brief and marking rubric internet access for research graph paper scrap books paper various equipment for models drawing app
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