Structures - Technology CLIL- 2ºESO

STRUCTURES - TECHNOLOGY - 2ºESO - 

INTRODUCTION

 

The main objectives of this unit is are:             

To know the different types of structures  

To distinguish structural members      

To identify forces      

To understand the importance of triangulation    

To classify material used in structures   

To know famous bridges because of its structure  

To be able to explain the basic of strengths interaction   

To get to know the name of the most important bridges all around the world

To recognize the different functions of structures       

To work in teams         

To be able to explain their DIY project

For more information: ClIL Didactic Unit

ACTIVITIES of the unit:

 

·            Start-up activity to test previous knowledge.

·            Vocabulary activity (1) to get the new vocabulary of the unit.

·            Practical activities (2, 3, 4) to work with the concepts of the unit.

·            Reading activity – ICT(5): Looking for information about forces and   structures online.

·            Writing activities Planning of the designs.

·            Practical activity FINAL PROJECT (6) Hands-on activities: building the structures and presentation of their work to the rest of the class

·             Self-Assessment (Evaluation) activity (7) : Creation of a rubric and use of it.

 

Lesson #1: Start-up activity to test previous knowledge. 

What are structures made of?  

What worldwide structures do you know

Are you ready? What do you know about this?

We will all complete a WordCloud

Lesson # 2 & 3: Practical activities (2, 3, 4) to work with the concepts of the unit.

 

Short introduction of the unit concepts using the book.

Review: Match the words with the pictures

 

Lesson # 4: Reading activity – ICT(5): Looking for information about forces and structures online.

 

Working in Groups of 4: (Project Based Learning)

1. Do some research to look for ideas for your final task:

 Building a structure using recycling material

 http://www.technologystudent.com/struct1/wlrdstr1.htm

 

 

Lesson # 5: Writing activities: Planning of the designs.

Planning

Recycled material New material Time planning Students' tasks

 

2.         Plan your work: Use this checklist. 

 

 

Lesson # 6 & 7 Practical activity (6) Hands-on activities: building the structures and presentation of their work to the rest of the class.

 

   Now it's time to build your own structures.        

Before starting the final task, we all create and review the rubric to assess the work.(Check next slide)

·              Remember to use your planning and write down the changes you may make.

·              Every member of the team needs to know any detail about your work as you will be asked about them

·              GOOD LUCK! DO YOUR BEST!

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Lesson # 8: Self-Assessment (Evaluation) activity (7) : Creation of a rubric and use of it.

 

 

 

With the help of all the student we will create and review an rubric which could be as the one on the left. We will be using the web: rubistar. 

It is extremely important that the students understand every single part of the rubric, so they became aware of the process of evaluation.

This could be the final rubric

 

CONCLUSION

From my own experience as a teacher it is important to be competent in the use of digital technology. However, nowadays as students spend a lot of their time with their electronic devices, the ability of building and creating something with their own hands it is as important as the use of the ICTs.