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Technology Page 2 MECHANISMS A mechanism is a device that changes an input motion and force into a desired output motion and force. There will be occasions when a mechanism will be needed to be used to achieve a certain sort of movement – in a moving sign, a child's toy or in a complex board game perhaps. The diagram below shows the different types of movement that may be used in the required mechanism. Linear movement Reciprocal movement Oscillating movement Rotating movement All mechanisms can be categorised into four main groups. These groupings are as follows: Levers and linkages Pulley systems Gear systems Cams, eccentrics and ratchets Input motion and force Mechanism Output motion and force LINKAGES Input motion and force Output motion and force Input motion and force Output motion and force Input motion and force Output motion and force = Linkage = Fixed pivot

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Technology Page 4 PROJECT OUTLINE Situation Young children learn and develop many skills through play, whether they are interacting with other people, objects or just playing with their toys. Task As a designer it is your task to design and manufacture a toy with a mechanism to control a movement, which will help with the development of a child’s dexterity as well as being fun to use. The final product should emulate the appearance and quality of a genuine existing product of the same nature. ANALYSIS – MIND MAPPING Why do children find toys attractive? What themes are appropriate for a child's toy? What considerations must be made for a child’s toy? Date:

Technology MOODBOARD FOR YOUR TARGET GROUP FILL THIS SPACE WITH IMAGES THAT RELATE TO THE TARGET GROUP. Student response: Level Effort Level: Effort: Date: HOW DOES THIS HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROJECT? Page 5 Date:

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Technology Page 7 Student response: Level Effort TOY DESIGNS In the boxes below sketch out six different ideas for your moving toy, three ideas for each movement. IDEA 1 IDEA 6 IDEA 5 IDEA 4IDEA 3 IDEA 2 Date:

Technology Page 8 CARD MODEL In the box below attach your card model. Evaluation: What have you learnt from creating this model? Date:

Technology Page 9 MOVING TOY FINAL DESIGN Improved chosen design. Draw a labelled diagram of the mechanism being used in your chosen design Write an evaluation of your chosen design idea Date:

Technology Page 10 Booklet Presentation/Written work Tick the statement that you feel you have achieved ExcellentGoodSatisfactoryPoorVery poor Booklet presentation/Graphic skills Tick the statement that you feel you have achieved ExcellentGoodSatisfactoryPoorVery poor In the space below write a short statement explaining what you think you need to do to improve your presentation: Practical outcome Tick the statement that you feel you have achieved ExcellentGoodSatisfactoryPoorVery poor In the space below write a short statement explaining what you think you need to do to improve this aspect of your project: INTERIM SELF ASSESMET/PROGRESS SHEET

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Technology Page 12 EVALUATION Answer the following questions to complete your final evaluation. Answer all questions using full sentences. 1.What do you most like about your product? 2.What are you particularly pleased with in the manufacture of your product? 3.What did you find most difficult in the manufacture of your product? Date:

Technology Page 13 Student response: Level Effort 5. How could you improve your product 4. How do you think your final product compares to existing products already on the market? EVALUATION – Continued

Technology Page 14 HOMEWORK – Keywords to look for KeywordMeaning Coping saw Pillar drill Moodboard Mechanism Lever Dexterity Linkage MDF Specification Drilling jig Date:

Technology Page 15 HOMEWORK – Product Analysis Name of Product : Intended Market: Materials: Ease of use: Safety: Colours/theme: Image of the Product: Name of Product : Intended Market: Materials: Ease of use: Safety: Colours/theme: Image of the Product: Date:

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Technology Page 17 HOMEWORK – Movements In the space below fill the box with images that relate to one of the four different types of movements. Date:

Teacher Assessment/Target Record TopicEnd Level Teacher Class Work Behaviour Homework Student Assessment/Target Record Class Work Behaviour Homework End Level Justification Peer Assessment/Target Record Class Work Behaviour Date:

Lord Grey School Creative Technologies YEAR 7 WORK BOOKLET PRODUCT DESIGN (A) MOVING TOY Name: Tutor Group:Technology Class: Working at Grade: (This is your grade at the start of the term) Target Grade: (This is your end of course MTG)