Year 6 - Design and technology
Develop ideas through cross-section diagrams
Cams: automata
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Unit Summary
This unit develops pupils' knowledge of mechanisms through cams. Pupils will develop knowledge of the properties of wood and apply this by selecting suitable materials for functionality. Knowledge of wood construction and joining techniques are introduced and applied through making an automaton.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to draw cross-section diagrams.
Key Notes
- A cross-section diagram shows the inside of something.
- Cross section diagrams are usually vertical or horizontal planes.
- When drawing cross sections, one plane is the main view.
Vocabulary To Learn
- cross-section: the inside view of a 3D object when cut straight through
- plane: a completely flat surface that goes on forever in all directions
- vertical: an up-down direction or position
- horizontal: side to side, like the horizon
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All cross-section diagrams show the vertical plane.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A cross-section diagram shows the inside of something. Cross section diagrams are usually vertical or horizontal planes.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'cross-section'
the inside view of a 3D object when cut straight through.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All cross-section diagrams show the vertical plane. Correction: Cross-sections diagrams can show the horizontal or vertical planes and these can provide very different views.
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