Class: 8 G (Green)

Length: 50 Minutes

Room: L003
Date: 04/11/2016

Period: 5

Subject:
Unit Title:
Lesson Title:

Technology Mandatory Year 8

Robobug
Platform Designs

Outcomes:

4.2.1 generates and communicates creative design ideas and solutions

4.3.2 demonstrates responsible and safe use of a range of tools, materials and
techniques in each design project

Students
Learn About:

Students
Learn To:

Methods used to generate creative design ideas including

o sketching and drawing
Communication methods including
o drawings, sketches and models
Risk management strategies
Responsible behaviour in working environments
Occupational Health and Safety practices
The safe and responsible use of materials, tools and techniques in each
design project
Maintenance of tools and equipment
Use a variety of methods to generate creative design ideas for each
design project
Sketch, draw and model to aid design development

Manage risk when developing design projects.

Use tools, materials and techniques in a responsible and safe manner in
each design project

Teachers
Preparations:

Robobug design ideas.

Plywood cut.

Resources
Required:

Scissors
Glue
Design ideas
Plywood
Scroll Saw + SOP

Lesson
Procedure:

Students will cut out their designs on paper, gluing onto plywood, and cutting
out using the scroll saw. Students will be implementing safety measures whilst
using the scroll saw.
Lesson
Opening

Teacher Actions
Mark roll.
Recap of last lesson.
Introduction of lesson what will be
covered, completed cutting out and

Student Actions
Listening and answering
questions.
Actively participating in
class discussion answering questions.

gluing design to plywood. Use of

scroll saw to cut out.
Body

Practical lesson activities including:

Students to cut out their
platform design on paper.
Glue design onto plywood.
Scroll saw SOP explanation.
Cutting out design using the
scroll saw.

Conclusion Teacher to collect students designs

and plywood.
Instruction to pack up 10 minutes
before end of lesson.
Follow Up:

SelfEvaluation:

Listening and answering

questions.
Actively participating in
class discussion answering questions.
Completing practical
tasks.
Following teachers
instructions to pack up.
Stools away and room to
be tidy before leaving.

Any behavioural issues that arose during the lesson.

Prepare resources for next lesson (Practical - robobug).

Reflection:
Was the lesson engaging to students? If not how can I improve this for
next lesson? Yes the lesson was engaging. Students were excited to
commence their Robobug and were looking forward to commence their
practical work on the scroll saw.
Was the lesson content suitable? Yes. All students were able to complete
the required tasks gluing on their design and use of the scroll saw.
Were all students able to use the scroll saw correctly? The students that
were able to use the scroll saw in the given time were able to correctly
use the scroll saw. Direct supervision was essential to ensure students
were using the scroll saw correctly as it was their first time in the
workshop and using the machines.
Was there enough variation in the lesson to accommodate for all
students? The lesson had both theory and practical components which
provided variation for the students and kept them engaged with the
lesson and the required content.
What difficulties did I experience throughout the lesson? What are my
strategies to improve these for next lesson? Keeping the students
focused and engaged at the end of the lesson in the workshop, as there
were only three scroll saws to use. To improve this and ensuring it
doesnt happen again, I will divide the class with two different activities
so that all students are completing work and get a chance to use the
equipment.