Develop ideas through cross-section diagrams
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can draw cross-section diagrams.
Key learning points
- A cross-section diagram shows the inside of something.
- Cross section diagrams are usually vertical or horizontal planes.
- When drawing cross sections, one plane is the main view.
Keywords
Cross-section - the inside view of a 3D object when cut straight through
Plane - a completely flat surface that goes on forever in all directions
Vertical - an up-down direction or position
Horizontal - side to side, like the horizon
Common misconception
All cross-section diagrams show the vertical plane.
Cross-sections diagrams can show the horizontal or vertical planes and these can provide very different views.
Teacher tip
As an additional activity, pupils could cut open fruits/vegetables using vertical and horizontal cuts to observe the difference in view. Pupils could also sketch these views.
Equipment
Please see the additional materials document for details on the resources needed for this lesson.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - may contain allergens
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many millimetres are there in 1cm?
Q2.Which of these tools is designed to help you draw accurate straight lines?
Q3.What type of movement does a wheel make on an axle?
Q4.Which of these best describes a diagram?
Q5.Which of these is a softwood?
Q6.Which of these is NOT part of a cam mechanism?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does a cross-section diagram show?
Q2.Cross-section diagrams are either on a horizontal or vertical ...
Q3.Which of these has been cut vertically?
Q4.Who would NOT use cross-section diagrams in their job?
Q5.What do we call a mechanical toy that uses a cam mechanism to animate a character or scene?
Q6.Which part of a cam mechanism can be changed to affect the movement of the follower?
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