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Structures and Mechanisms

A Stand or Hanger for a Photo Frame

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What the work shows Curriculum links The learning context Where to next

What the work shows

The class made photo frames and support structures to display their digital photos. The examples of Olivia and Jack's work show they are beginning to understand how to solve a simple technological task. They identified and gathered suitable materials to construct their frame and support structure, and commented on the strengths and weaknesses of the finished product.

The following sections detail the work, and indicate what was achieved at each stage.

For classroom background and teaching and learning sequence, see The learning context.

Conceptual development Conceptual development
Initial planning Initial planning
Designing the frame and support structure Designing the frame and support structure
Frame construction Frame construction
Support construction Support construction

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