Mechanical toy scheme of work

L . In groups, pupils will select a number of sentences/questions for the analysis section.

N . Pupils work out the overall size/volume of a typical child's toy.

ICT . Pupils will investigate the analysis section of the design process, using the example analysis as a �framework�.

C . The importance of play as an educational tool for the young and how this effects personal/social development, will be discussed.

ICT . Pupils shown a number of animations and practical examples that relate to mechanisms

N . With gears and cams, RPM will be discussed.

L . Pupils view the video of mechanical devices and note useful terminology.

Pictures of mechanisms.

ICT . The pupils will be shown example animations of mechanisms - discussed in detail. Some may create their own simple cam style animation.

L . Pupils add notes to each idea. Type of notes required explained.

N . Pupils will refer to RPM, leverage and mechanical movement.