Starter quiz
- Which material is a thicker, sturdier version of paper?
- 'cardboard' ✓
- Which of these materials is the strongest and most durable?
polystyrene
steel ✓
paper
tissue
- What type of mechanism makes an automaton toy work?
- 'cam mechanism' ✓
- Which of these tools would be most suitable to cut cardboard?
- paintbrush
- hacksaw
- scissors ✓
- metal ruler
- screwdriver
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- Which of these is an example of a product?
- a toy ✓
- a cross-section drawing of a toy
- a list of materials
- a child
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- Which of these is an example of a finishing technique?
- designing
- testing
- painting ✓
- measuring
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Exit quiz
- What are the downsides of using PVA glue as a joining material?
- it is highly visible
- it takes time to dry ✓
- it's a quick method
- it is accurate
- products can't be used straight away ✓
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- What does the word 'aesthetic' mean?
- how a product looks ✓
- how easy a product is to use
- performing as expected
- how a product works
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- What does 'aesthetics' mean?
- how expensive a product is
- how good a product looks ✓
- how well a product functions
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- What is the main purpose of testing a product?
- to make it look better
- to find out if the product works as it should ✓
- to make it larger
- to make the product cheaper
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- When testing products, what do these words mean?
- Durability⇔how long it will last ✓
- Usability⇔how easy it is to use ✓
- Functionality⇔how well it works ✓
- Which of these is NOT a reason to test a product?
- ensure it's safe
- check it works
- check it's easy to use
- for entertainment ✓
- improve quality
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Testing mechanisms repeatedly ensures the function of the product.
- Finishing the automaton figures or models ensures the product looks effective.
Common misconception
Finished products cannot be changed.
Adaptations can be made to individual components in a product to improve effectiveness.
Keywords
Effective - works well, performs as expected
Function - work in a particular way
Aesthetics - visual qualities, how something looks
Usable - able to be used
Durable - hard-wearing, long-lasting
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