Learning objective
- To explore the relationship between cam profiles and follower movement to inform a design decision.
Success criteria
- I can understand that the cam profile causes
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Design
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could work with a group of pairs to explore cam profiles; could have a narrower selection of cam profiles to explore and decide between; could be provided with another copy of the Activity: Cam profiles to cut and stick on the Activity: Cam choices.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should continue working independently within their pair; could take on the role of workshop assistant if they finish ahead of time to assist their peers; could create customised cam profiles to suit their design idea.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: exploring the cam profiles
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Vocabulary definitions
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cam
A rotating or sliding piece in a mechanisms that changes a rotary motion to a linear motion.
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cam profile
The shape of the cam which determines the rise and fall (movement) of the follower.
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In this unit
Assessment D&T Y6: Mechanical systems: Automatas
Lesson 1: Automatas
Lesson 2: Frame assembly
Lesson 3: Experimenting with cams
Lesson 4: Finishing touches
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 18th August, 2023
