Generate ideas through talking and 2D drawing
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can generate ideas by talking and drawing.
Key learning points
- Ideas come from inspiration often by looking at the work of other designers.
- Ideas come from talking with others.
- Ideas come from drawing.
Keywords
Famous landmarks - special place that is well known to others
Designing - the process of creating a plan for a product or structure
Sketching - a quick drawing based on what you can see
Unique - something special that is one of a kind
Design specification - describes what a product has to do
Common misconception
Designs need to be decided upon and followed.
Final designs can be adapted and changed, even during the making process. This is because it is always good to be reflective throughout the making process.
Teacher tip
Share a range of photographs of bridges, both local and famous. If possible, show pictures and paintings of bridges from local artists/designers. This is a good opportunity to invite a visitor into school who specialises in bridges, structures and designing.
Equipment
Range of photos, sketches and paintings of bridges, including local bridges. Sketching pencils, worksheet or paper, coloured pencils (if these are to be coloured in), rulers, rubbers.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.To make something freestanding it needs a __________ base.
Q2.What do we call it when we make something stronger?
Q3.Match the user, needs and purpose to the correct answers.
the three billy goats
strong, sturdy and freestanding
to help the goats cross the water
Q4.A __________ helps us fold paper neatly.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.A structure is a hollow shape, like a box.
Q2.What is a materials list?
Q3.Match the keywords to the meaning.
the process of creating a plan for a product or structure
a quick drawing based on what you can see
something special that is one of its kind
describes what a product has to do
Q4.What shape can you fold paper into to make it strong?
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To help you plan your 1 design and technology lesson on: Generate ideas through talking and 2D drawing, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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