Cardboard modelling techniques

Design and technology

Ergonomics

Anthropometrics

Empathy

Polymers properties, sources and stock forms

Foam modelling techniques

Model accessible controllers

Ergonomic testing and design development

Pupils will gather and analyse ergonomic and anthropometric data to inform the design of a game controller. Pupils will be introduced to polymer properties and processes. They will develop and apply foam and complex card modelling techniques to manufacture their product.

Ergonomic design: accessible controllers

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Line up the safety rule and upright material to mark out the cut.

Carefully cut through the outer liner and the fluting, leaving the inner liner.

Using a steel rule, remove the outer liner and fluting. Leave the inner liner.

Check the join for accuracy, apply masking tape while it dries.

Put these stages of creating a straight join between two pieces of corrugated cardboard in order.

Line up the safety rule and upright material to mark out the cut

Which stage of creating a straight join between two pieces of corrugated cardboard is this image showing?

What is the reason for intentionally damaging the outer liner of corrugated cardboard along the fluted layer when creating curves?

What is the modelling technique called that adds depth by stacking and gluing material on top of each other?

easy to shape and create 3D objects quickly

create small models quickly, the blocks can be reused

free materials, come in a variety of shapes and sizes

Match the prototype materials to the justification for use.

What are the benefits of making a prototype?

Why is modelling foam suitable for prototyping?

What piece of equipment is this image showing?

Cardboard modelling techniques

Lesson outcome

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