Sculpt a robot using recyclable materials
I can create a robot using recyclable materials and explain my choice of materials.
Sculpt a robot using recyclable materials
I can create a robot using recyclable materials and explain my choice of materials.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Using a maquette as guidance helps in selecting materials and determining how to assemble a sculpture.
- Select recyclable materials based on strength and flexibility for different parts of a sculpture when assembling it.
- Securely joining using methods like tape, tabs, slots, and flanges can connect parts securely based on their needs.
Keywords
Maquette - is a small, rough model of a sculpture used for planning
Sculpture - a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or combining materials
Assemble - to fit together the parts of something
Recyclable material - leftover or discarded materials that can be reused for creative purposes
Common misconception
You can choose recycled materials randomly without considering your robot's purpose or the material's properties.
Encourage children to focus on the robot's main purpose first, like its key features (e.g. arms for cleaning). Once those are in place, they can add extra details. Remind them to refer to their maquettes to stay focused.
Equipment
Cardboard, newspaper, magazines, milk cartons, small boxes, pipe cleaners, string, scissors, gum tape, mark making tools, tissue paper, fabric scraps, foil, beads, buttons and bottle caps.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is this an image of?
Q2.What makes a robot useful?
Q3.A maquette must be perfect.
Q4.Which joining resources can you use when making a robot maquette?
