Lessons (10)
In this lesson, we will be exploring a range of mixed material products. We will be evaluating products discussing what products are and what they are for, who they are for, how they are used, where they would be used and what materials products are made from. We will also be sharing what we like and dislike about the products.
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In this lesson, we will be exploring our chosen context of 'zoo gift shops'. We will be creating an image board to collate all of our ideas linked to the context. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.
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In this lesson, we will be creating pattern pieces for a glove puppet. We will learn the different techniques for joining fabric: sewing, stapling, gluing and pinning. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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In this lesson, we will be creating some design criteria for our gift shop puppets. We will explore different template shapes and animal ideas before making decisions about our final design. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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In the lesson, we will be creating our final design. We will model this through drawing and by making a paper model of our puppet. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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In this lesson, we will learn about the concept of templates and pattern pieces. We will learn a variety of techniques that will support us in making accurate templates and pattern pieces for our puppet. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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In this lesson, we will learn about the different ways we can decorate and finish our puppet. We will learn how ICT can be incorporated, how to use appliqué, how to decorate with fabric pens and paints and how to use embellishments such as buttons, beads and sequins.This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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In this lesson, we will be making our final puppet product. We will accurately measure, mark out, cut the fabric, join the material and apply our chosen finishing techniques. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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In this lesson, we will evaluate our gift shop puppets against the design criteria. We will be deciding what we like about our puppets and suggest how it could be improved.
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In this lesson, we will continue to evaluate our puppets. We will be getting feedback from other people by creating questionnaires. We will also be writing to the local zoo to gather their feedback too.
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