Annotated net sketches
I can create a number of sketches to show a range of ideas.
Annotated net sketches
I can create a number of sketches to show a range of ideas.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Designers use rapid sketches to create ideas.
- Packaging solutions can come through rapid sketches.
- A net can be used to show a final design for sustainable packaging.
- Annotating final designs provides information for construction.
Keywords
Rapid sketches - quick drawings
Generate - to make or produce
Net - a flat or opened out shape of a 3D object
Annotate - add written notes
Common misconception
Design drawings have to be neat, fully completed and accurate.
Rapid sketches allows lots of ideas in a short space of time that can be developed later.
To help you plan your year 3 design and technology lesson on: Annotated net sketches, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 design and technology lesson on: Annotated net sketches, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Cardboard packaging, timer or stopwatch, worksheets or sketch/design books and pencils/pens.
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions

pressing a line into card
creating an angle in card
creating a curve in card
removing or separating card