St Ignatius College, Boys Secondary School
SUBJECT: Computing
TIME / PERIOD: April - May
DATE Delivered:
YEAR GROUP: Form 4 Track 3 Students
NO. OF PUPILS: 15 (MAX)
TEACHER: Mr J. Borg
Topic Covering: Areas of Computer Application
Lesson Nos: Double Lesson - lesson #2 & #3 of a set of 8 lessons allotted to this topic
RESOURCES NEEDED FOR LESSON: SketchUp installed on LA PCs Lego Bricks Lego Bricks SketchUp Guideline (PDF Document) SketchUp Task (PowerPoint Presentation) CAD – SketchUp Resources (Folder containing some SketchUp designs) YouTube Access
KEY VOCABULARY: CAD, CAM, SketchUp, 3D, Modelling, Creative, Tools, Render, Shape, Components.
TEACHER EXPECTATIONS. BY THE END OF THE LESSON, PUPILS WILL: Students realize that computers in society play an important role. Students will familiarize with the technical, mathematical and scientific uses such as Medical diagnosis, CAD, simulations, weather forecasting. Students are expected to use Google SketchUp to draw basic 3D models of the Lego Bricks and make research online to creatively create their own designs using Google SketchUp SUCCESS CRITERIA: MUST: Students must complete an accurate model of a Lego Brick
SHOULD: Students should use all the tools to improve and develop their work
COULD: Students could use the software creatively to produce their own designs.
PUPIL LEARNING OBJECTIVES Use the basic features of Google SketchUp in a creative way to put theory in practice BY THE END OF THE LESSON PUPILS WILL BE ABLE TO: Use the basic features of Google SketchUp and learn how to experiment with more advanced features. TIMINGS
LESSON ACTIVITIES
5mins
PRE-SESSION: Go through previous lesson reminding how computers have emerged with commercial data processing such as stock control, reservations, admin, ePOS and in communication and info systems such as Internet & WWW, email, e-govt systems.
10mins
STARTER: A set of videos on YouTube are shown to demonstrate how computers have infiltrated in the technical, mathematical and scientific areas. Afterwards, a discussion is encouraged so the students will express their ideas from what they saw in the video and what they know about this area of computers in society.
St Ignatius College, Boys Secondary School
YouTube Videos used: CAD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPTje97q5hk Simulations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux7KL5m25Ug Weather Forecasting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4HYZjxgSqY 60mins
MAIN FOCUS: Explain that we will be designing some 3D objects using the Google SketchUp as our CAD software. Start by looking at the key features and examples of SketchUp using the PowerPoint presentation ‘SketchUp Task’. In the Meantime explanation is also done directly on the Google SketchUp, showing the interface, functionality of the tools and how to start designing a simple design. Make sure pupils have a good understanding of the tools, and understand what the software can be used for. As an example, a very basic room is created, showing the students how this has been made, using the tools:
Shapes Raise View Text Render
Show the students what are they expected to do, i.e. each pupil is to have their own Lego Brick as a SketchUp Component. A set of model components are shown from the ‘CAD- SketchUp Resources’ folder. Students should start produce their own design of the brick (Individual work is expected). They will have the PDF Document ‘Lego Bricks SketchUp Guideline’ from where to follow. 10mins
PLENARY: Go through a series of review questions with the students. They are expected to share ideas and opinions of the software. Go through homework, making sure they understand how to complete it.
ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Review pupils progress as they start to use the program, assess their progress as they complete the 1st challenge. Look for those struggling and pair them with someone more confident. HOMEWORK SET: Students to create their own Lego Brick Designs using Google SketchUp. Students can also opt for an alternative design, other than the LEGO Brick. OBSERVATION / EVALUATION:
HOMEWORK DUE: Next theory lesson …in 1 week time