Lesson Plan

Topic area: Mechanical Energy Stage of Learner: 4, Year 7 Syllabus Focus: Tech Mand
Class: STEM Location Booked: Workshop Lesson Number: 1 of 2
Time: Total Number of students: Printing/preparation:
120 minutes 30 Worksheets x25
Scaffold worksheets x5

Outcomes Assessment Students learn about Students learn to

Syllabus outcomes Lesson assessment Tool safety, fulfilling a design Safely create a model for
TE4-3DP, TE4-8EN For learning: brief demonstration of energy
formative conservation
assessment through
monitoring of
meeting success
criteria
General Capabilities Numeracy, Critical & Creative Thinking

Time Teaching and learning actions Organisation Centred

T/S
0-5 Learning intention and success criteria Teacher: Discuss and explain plan for lesson T
Learning Intention: To understand the criteria of Student: Sit down and settle
the model, and how to safely create it. Resources: Roll
Success Criteria: I can safely create a model that
fulfils the criteria.
5-10 Workshop safety recap Teacher: Direct instruction T/S
Teacher recaps basic safety instructions for scroll Student: Contribute answers
saw and drill press. Resources: Workshop safety list
10-15 Brief explanation of activity and first task Teacher: Direct instruction T
Student: Follow on worksheets
Resources: Worksheets, scaffolds
15-60 Students attempt first task Teacher: Police/manage tool usage S
Student: Construct model
Resources: MDF, spacers, double sided tape
60-65 Stop students from work and give instructions of Teacher: Direct instruction T
second task Student: Follow on worksheets
Resources: Worksheets, scaffolds
65-80 Students attempt second task Teacher: Police/monitor tool usage S
Student: Assemble model
Resources: Screws
80-85 Stop students from work and give instructions of Teacher: Direct instruction T
third task Student: Follow on worksheets
Resources: Worksheets, scaffolds
85- Students attempt third task Teacher: Monitor tool and paint usage S
105 Student: Decorate model
Resources: Paint
105- Pack up workshop Teacher: Supervise, check tool count T/S
115 Student: Pack up
Resources:
115- Recap learning intention and success criteria Teacher: Recap T/S
120 Student: Contribute answers
Resources:
 Lesson Plan
Topic area: Mechanical Energy Stage of Learner: 4, Year 7 Syllabus Focus: Science
Class: STEM Location Booked: Classroom Lesson Number: 2 of 2
Time: 60 minutes Total Number of students: Printing/preparation:
30 None.

Outcomes Assessment Students learn about Students learn to

Syllabus outcomes Lesson assessment Mechanical energy, Identify types of
SC4-8WS, SC4-10PW For learning: conservation/transformation of mechanical energy and
formative energy how they are balanced
assessment through within their model.
the exit slip
As learning: peer-
review designs.
General Capabilities Critical & Creative Thinking, Personal & Social
Capability

Time Teaching and learning actions Organisation Centred

T/S
0-5 Recap previous lesson, learning intention, Teacher: Discuss and explain T/S
success criteria Student: Contribute to recap
Learning Intention: To understand mechanical Resources: Roll, PowerPoint
energy and its conservation.
Success Criteria: I can identify the two types of
mechanical energy, and how they are balanced in
my model.

5-10 Brief explanation of mechanical energy
10-20 Students to experiment with apparatus to
experience mechanical energy
20-25 Students answer questions about their
apparatus concerning mechanical energy
25-30 Brief explanation of energy conservation
30-35 Students to experiment with apparatus to
answer questions concerning energy
conservation
35-50 Students to peer-review 3 other models,
outlining design factors that differ to theirs and
affect energy conservation.
50-60 Recap learning intention and success criteria via
exit slip. Students answer on paper to be
collected.
Teacher: Direct instruction, brief discussion T
Student: Contribute answers
Resources: PowerPoint
Teacher: Roam and guide in operating the S
demonstration
Student: Investigate with their model
Resources: Squash balls, PowerPoint,
models, BYOD
Teacher: Roam and guide with questions S
Student: Connect concept to their model
Resources: PowerPoint, models, BYOD
Teacher: Direct instruction, brief discussion T
Student: Contribute answers
Resources: PowerPoint
Teacher: Roam and guide with questions S
Student: Investigate with their model and
connect to the concept
Resources: PowerPoint, models, BYOD
Teacher: Roam and monitor progress S
Student: Investigate using multiple models
Resources: PowerPoint, models, BYOD
Teacher: Distribute and collect exit slips T/S
Student: exit slip
Resources: PowerPoint, blank paper
Activity Resources

30x squash balls

60x 3mm MDF sheets (20cmx55cm)

60x pine spacing blocks (2.5cm x 10cmx 3cm)

120x 10G Screws

Double-sided tape

Workshop Tools

Metal rulers

Scroll saws

Drill press with 4.5mm drill bit (and a couple of spares handy)

Screwdrivers

Sanding pads (200 grit)

Microfibre cloths

Various Paints

Paintbrushes
 Workshop Instructions
First Task – 45mins
Stick two MDF sheets together with double sided tape.
Draw a wave/curve on the top sheet of MDF with pencil. The curve needs to
start and end 19cm tall (1cm from the top edge of the sheet). Design the curve
however you like along the 55cm length, as long as it only consists of smooth
curves.
Once you’re happy with the curve, trace it with permanent marker.
Use the scroll saw to cut out MDF along the curve. Take your time for a clean
cut.
When using the drill press, make sure to use the clamps to secure your
material.
Use the drill press to drill two 4.5mm holes in MDF sheets, 5cm from the edge
and 1.5cm from the bottom. Drill a 4.5mm hole in each of the two spacing
blocks, 5cm from the edge and 1.5cm from the bottom.

Second Task – 15mins

Separate the sheets using your metal ruler or a putty knife, being careful not to
snap the sheets.
Sand the cut edges smooth with a 200grit sanding pad.
Assemble the sheets and spacing blocks by screwing them together with 4
screws in the pre-drilled holes.

Third Task – 20mins

Clean the sawdust from your model with a microfibre cloth, and paint your
model.
 Scaffolded Workshop Instructions
First Task – 45mins
Stick two MDF sheets together with double sided tape. Stick the template to
the top sheet of MDF with doubled sided tape.
Draw a wave/curve on the template with pencil. The curve start and end points
have been drawn for you. Draw the curves to meet up however you like along
the 55cm length, only use smooth curves.
Once you’re happy with the curve, trace it with permanent marker.
Use the scroll saw to cut out MDF along the curve. Take your time for a clean
cut.
When using the drill press, make sure to use the clamps to secure your
material.
Use the drill press to drill two holes in MDF sheets, where they’re marked on
the template. Drill a hole in each of the two spacing blocks, 5cm from the edge
and 1.5cm from the bottom. You will need to use a ruler to find this point.

Second Task – 15mins

Separate the sheets using your metal ruler or a putty knife, being careful not to
snap the sheets. Carefully peel the template off the
Sand the cut edges smooth with a sanding pad.
Assemble the sheets and spacing blocks by screwing them together with 4
screws in the pre-drilled holes. It should make a ramp.

Third Task – 20mins

Clean the sawdust from your model with a cloth and paint your model. Be as
creative as you like, but don’t use too much paint or it won’t dry.