Exploded diagrams
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can produce an exploded diagram to show different parts.
Key learning points
- Exploded diagrams visually separate the parts of an object while maintaining their relative positions.
- Effective exploded diagrams include a centre line for alignment, equal spacing between parts and clear labeling.
- Exploded diagrams can be shown vertically or horizontally.
Keywords
Exploded diagram - shows all parts of an object separated in the correct places along an axis or plane
Centre line - a dashed line that marks the middle of a hole or a symmetrical part of an object
Common misconception
The parts in an exploded diagram can be positioned anywhere.
Parts should be placed along a centre line, positioned vertically or horizontally away from the centre.
Teacher tip
Having objects to hand that pupils can pull apart to visualise an exploded diagram can help with explanations.
Equipment
Pen, pencil, rubber, ruler.
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a freehand sketch?
Q2.Adding light and dark areas to a drawing helps create __________.
Q3.Match the technique to its purpose:
Q4.What is one-point perspective used for?
Q5.An drawing uses labels to explain parts of the design.
Q6.What do we use to show texture and surface detail in a drawing?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of an exploded diagram?
Q2.A dashed line that shows the middle of a hole or symmetrical part is called a .
Q3.Match the feature to its purpose in an exploded diagram:
Q4.An exploded diagram can be drawn vertically or depending on the design.
To help you plan your 7 design and technology lesson on: Exploded diagrams, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 7 design and technology lesson on: Exploded diagrams, 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.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
Explore more key stage 3 design and technology lessons from the Communication unit, dive into the full secondary design and technology curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.