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Torch Parts

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Author: Dan Bunker, Tre Moderator (4 Jun 04)

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At a Glance
SubjectDesign and TechnologyDesign and Technology
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Age RangePrimaryPrimary
 Key Stage 2Key Stage 2
 Year 4Year 4
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TimescaleLessonLesson
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ScopeGroupworkGroupwork
 PairworkPairwork
 Individual studentIndividual student
 Individual teacherIndividual teacher
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Resource TypeClass TeachingClass Teaching
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Development StageDeveloping IdeaDeveloping Idea
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DescriptionThis application consists of a drag and drop labelling exercise to show the main parts of a torch.

The torch labels can be turned on and off before undertaking the labelling activity. The slide switch is activated by clicking on it
 
ObjectiveQCA D&T 4E
CHILDREN SHOULD LEARN

• to use ICT eg the Internet, CD-ROM to acquire information for their research into different types of lights
• that lights are made out of a variety of materials suited to a particular purpose
 
AssessmentAssessment Strategy:
Mainly through observation and questioning – Printouts may provide useful information for assessment. Feedback can be gained by clicking on the check button at the end of the labelling exercise.
 
Prior KnowledgeIt is helpful if children have:
• constructed simple electric circuits and rectified any faults that occur
• cut and joined a variety of materials, including reclaimed materials
• learnt how the components work and used simple tools to connect these together
 
ExpectationsLearning Outcomes

• describe how a light and switches work
• identify materials used to make the lights and why they might have been chosen
 
HintsUnzip all files to the same folder. Make sure that you have previously downloaded the latest version of Macromedia Flash from www.macromedia.com
 
MaterialsMS Word Lesson Outline / Application Notes - Hard copy of the application notes and lesson outline.

Website Light Bulb Disassembly - Activity on a similar theme.

ZIP Torch zip - Zipped application file.

 

Comments

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Terry Hewitt, TRE DT moderator
(22 Aug 05)
TRE comment Disassembly made easy - An excellent resource to brighten up a disassembly lesson. Detailed lesson plan ready to fit into a scheme of work based on a common product. A clever sequence of drag and drop activities.
 


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MS WordLesson Outline / Application Notes (79 kb)
WebsiteLight Bulb Disassembly
ZIPTorch zip (163 kb)
 
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