Assemble a pneumatic animal
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can finish products effectively.
Key learning points
- Card and paper can be used to add finishing techniques.
- Other materials can be used to add finishing techniques.
Keywords
Disguise - to cover up or hide something
Finishing technique - final steps to give a product its look
Decoration - details added to improve the look of a product
Common misconception
Finishing techniques are just for decorative purposes.
Finishing techniques can be used to disguise working components.
Teacher tip
You may wish to split this lesson into two sessions if pupils are using paint or papier mache techniques for the main body of the moving animals, as these will need time to dry.
Equipment
Premade model (from Lesson 6 of this unit), recycled materials, paper, tissue paper, kitchen roll/newsaper, pens, pencils, felt tips, paint pens, scissors, PVA glue/spreaders and paint brushes.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What type of pneumatic system does this image show?
Q2.Put the steps of how a simple pneumatic system works in the correct order.
Q3.What does this image show?
Q4.Put these steps to assemble a syringe system with two outputs in the correct order.
Q5.Match the key word to the definition.
Q6.What is the correct definition for assemble?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.__________ components can improve the look and effectiveness of the product.
Q2.What are finishing techniques?
Q3.What is ‘papier-mâché’?
Q4.Finishing techniques can help to components
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