Year 3 - Art and design
Research robots in art
Recycled robots: drawing and sculpture
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils design and make a robot using recycled materials. They will investigate robots in film and TV, and create their own recycled robot using construction techniques.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to research and create a mood board showing different robots and their features.
Key Notes
- A robot is a machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically.
- Robots have a variety of uses in different places around the world.
- Know how to select and arrange images, colours, and materials to create an inspiring moodboard.
Vocabulary To Learn
- robot: a machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically
- mood board: a visual tool that gathers images, materials and ideas for inspiration
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some children might not realise that robots are used in real life, such as in hospitals, factories, and homes.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A robot is a machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically. Robots have a variety of uses in different places around the world.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'robot'
a machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Some children might not realise that robots are used in real life, such as in hospitals, factories, and homes. Correction: Remind children that robots do appear in films and books, but they are also used in real life. For example, robots help doctors in hospitals, build cars in factories, and even explore space for NASA.
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