Assembling components for an interactive book
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can assemble components and make my book aesthetically pleasing.
Key learning points
- Some linkages need bridges to make them work.
- Mechanisms can be hidden using a cover.
- Components need to be assembled together.
- Font and stylistic choices can positively improve the end product.
Keywords
Aesthetics - how a product looks
Tab - a flap used to join two shapes
Components - different parts of a product
Bridge - material used to keep mechanisms in place
Cover - material hiding a linkage
Common misconception
If the bridge is too tight over the mechanism, it will reduce the movement.
Make sure that when you attach the bridge, there is a gap to allow the mechanism to freely move underneath.
Teacher tip
To encourage creativity and eco links, recyclable materials could be encouraged. Additional time may be needed for deveoping cutting skills to promote accuracy, alongside time given to finish to a high standard. ICT may be used for written content.
Equipment
Scissors, rulers, gluesticks, PVA glue, card, pencils, felt tip pens, recycled materials
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which type of pivot holds the linkage in place on the backing card?
Q2.User research provides information on...
Q3.Match the keyword to the definition
Q4.Which of these shaping techniques is called scoring?
Q5.What does the term ‘assemble a linkage’ mean?
Q6.What does the function of a product mean?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Aesthetics refers to…
Q2.What is another name for a flap that helps us join two shapes?
Q3.What is another name for the guide that keeps the mechanism in place and controls the movement?
Q4.What is the part of the page that hides the linkage?
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