Mechanisms – sliders and leavers
Year 1 children have been learning about mechanisms this half term in Design and Technology. They have looked carefully at examples of moving pictures that use a sliding mechanism. The children were given the chance to explore how to make a slider and thought about how this could be used to create a Christmas card with a moving part that they could take home to give to their families. They got the opportunity to create a second moving picture which they made to show that they could use and apply the skills that they had been taught.
"I really enjoyed making my Christmas card with a moving part. It was a bit tricky cutting out the shape of my moving part and drawing it the right size. I love my finished card! I feel really proud and I hope my family will like it too".
Year 1 child - 1LS
The children in year 1 worked incredibly hard on their moving pictures. They thoroughly enjoyed designing and testing out their ideas before making their final moving picture. They were enthusiastic from start to finish and were able to plan, design, make and evaluate their finished product. They should feel really proud of their work as the finished Christmas cards looked beautiful and I am sure that their families will have loved receiving them!
Miss Webster
Clapgate Primary School
10 Cranmore Drive
Belle Isle
Leeds
LS10 4AW
Headteacher: Miss Taylor
Deputy Headteacher: Miss Procter
SENDCO: Mrs Lawton
Office: Mrs Austin,
Miss Johnson,
Mrs Belt and Miss Stamp
Chair of Governors: Mr Bache
Tel: 0113 271 6700
Email: clapgate@clapgateprimaryschool.org
