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Unit
3d:
Photograph
Frames
Audience: Key Stage 2
Year Group: 3
In this unit, children learn about stiffening materials and making stable
structures through the context of free-standing photograph frames. The
unit uses readily available materials and examples. Children might design
a product for their own use or as a gift for a particular user.
Scheme of Work
Download the Scheme of Work from the DFEE Standards web site by
clicking HERE.
Lesson
Plans
Lesson
Plan 1: Investigating free standing items
Children will notice and question the role of structures in our everyday lives.
Children will
be able to identify the
triangle as the model for creating the strongest structure. Children will
explore structure using technology equipment.
Lesson
Plan 2: Investigating Photograph Frames
Children will notice and question the role of structures in our everyday
lives through an investigation of how picture frames stand up.
Children will
be able to
make links between the way a frame may stand up and how it looks.
Lesson
Plan 3: Designing my own Photograph Frame
Children will continue to notice and question the role of structures in
their everyday lives. Children will
be able to apply their knowledge of structures to
their own design. Children will
be able to make links between the way a frame may stand
up and how it looks.
Lesson
Plan 4: Making my own Photograph Frame
Children will practically apply their knowledge of structures to their own
design when making. Children will continue to make links between the way a
frame stands up and how it looks. Children will learn the importance of
planning and following work in Design and Technology.
Lesson
Plan 5: Evaluating my own Photograph Frame
Children will be able to critically assess their own frame by examining its features.
Children will
identify improvements that could be made. Children will
be able to compare their finished product with their original
design.
Lesson
Plan 6: Comparing my frame with one made by a
classmate
Children will be able to critically evaluate their own design against a partners
design. Children will
be able to talk about the strengths and weaknesses of their own and
others work.
Lesson
Plan 7: Following another plan
Children will understand the importance of a clearly planned design for
someone else to follow in the 'making' process. Children will
be able to follow instructions and interpret a plan.
Teacher Factfiles
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Worksheets
PDF: Investigating free standing items
A writing frame for children to record 3 free standing items, with
space to draw an annotated diagram. Lines beneath the box allow
children to record structural features they have noticed and comments on
how the object is stable.
PDF: Investigating photograph frames
A simple writing frame for children to make comparisons between 2
photograph frames. Children are asked to draw and label a diagram to
explain how the structures stand.
PDF: Investigating photograph
frames questionnaire
A questionnaire to help children focus on the successful design of 2
different photograph frames. Children think about appearance,
stability, purpose and ease of use.
PDF: My design for a frame
A simple planning sheet to focus children on a design for a photograph
frame. Allows children to plan for materials needed and the sequence
of actions to create the product. A useful guideline for children to
follow.
PDF: Evaluating my frame
An evaluation sheet to enable children to compare their finished
product with the original design. Children are asked to draw their
finished photograph frame, and to consider the questions posed at the
bottom of the worksheet. Comments on the frames success at achieving
what was set out can be recorded on the reverse.
PDF: Comparing my own photograph frame with…'s
A worksheet for children to compare their finished photograph frame
with that of a friends. Children record the appearance and structure
of the frame, awarding marks out of 10. Children are finally asked
to decide on a winning frame and to analyse why it was successful.
Other Relevant Classroom Activities
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Assessment
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Useful Resources (books, videos, etc)
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Web Sites
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Relevant Outings
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