In order to achieve everything we wanted to achieve, we organised with the year 6 teachers to allow us to work with both classes for the whole day rather than half a day in each class. This meant that Alex would lead in one class, I would lead the other and Dave would run Crumble focus groups in the computing suite.
The structure of the day was as follows:
9:10 am – 10.30 am:
- Revisit designs, small changes to be made. (10 mins)
- Circuit tutorial and switch tutorial, the children will follow step by step, 3 changes between the kids so everyone can do part of it. (20 mins)
- How our product works (5 mins) showing teacups.
- All learners to check their circuits and to get their motor running (5 mins, depending on results)
- Plenary: Talk in your groups. How is this motor going to work in your project? (5 mins)
- Make a plan for after break.
- Could potentially start
Designate roles:
- Making your decorations (Teacups, Ferris Wheel)
- Decorate your shoebox (Painting)
- Crumble focus group (2 people minimum)
10.45 – 12.30
- Carry out the bulk of the making – Teacher provides support where needed.
- Check throughout progress painting should take around (10-15 mins)
- Crumble slots are (10 mins)
- Rest of the time spent putting the ride together.
1.30 – 2.15
- Debugging and decorating (re-visit Dave if necessary)
2.15 – 2.30
- Tidy away and get ready to present/share.
2.30 – 3:07
- Presentation and peer-evaluation (this will include a self evaluation as well as some peer assessment as children will be able to look at the other finished products).
3:08 – 3:15
– Children get ready to leave.
3:15 onwards
– Collect crumble kits in and pack everything else away.
Planning the day in school
Include:
- PowerPoint
- Plans
9:10 am – 10.30 am:
- Revisit designs, small changes to be made. (10 mins)
- Circuit tutorial and switch tutorial, the children will follow step by step, 3 changes between the kids so everyone can do part of it. (20 mins)
- How our product works (5 mins) showing teacups.
- All learners to check their circuits and to get their motor running (5 mins, depending on results)
- Plenary: Talk in your groups. How is this motor going to work in your project? (5 mins)
- Make a plan for after break.
- Could potentially start
Designate roles:
- Making your decorations (Teacups, Ferris Wheel)
- Decorate your shoebox (Painting)
- Crumble focus group (2 people minimum)
10.45 – 12.30
- Carry out the bulk of the making – Teacher provides support where needed.
- Check throughout progress painting should take around (10-15 mins)
- Crumble slots are (10 mins)
- Rest of the time spent putting the ride together.
1.30 – 2.15
- Debugging and decorating (re-visit Dave if necessary)
2.15 – 2.30
- Tidy away and get ready to present/share.
2.30 – 3:07
- Presentation and peer-evaluation (this will include a self evaluation as well as some peer assessment as children will be able to look at the other finished products).
3:08 – 3:15
– Children get ready to leave.
3:15 onwards
– Collect crumble kits in and pack everything else away.
Here are some photos and videos of our day in school
