Our focus on Design Technology continues this term and the Year 6 chair project progresses well. This week, the pupils have been making prototypes of their chairs from paper straws, paper and masking tape. These models give the children an opportunity to test their designs, structures, and dimensions. Even though these are only paper, many of them already hold Action man’s weight (although, he will be heavier next week).
The pupils have evaluated their prototypes and will be given time next week to amend and improve designs before making the final chairs from wooden rods, lolly sticks, card, wire, string and fabric.
As well as making sure that the chairs are strong and functional, they also need to be aesthetically pleasing. The pupils must consider their end customer.
I look forward to sharing the final chairs with you soon. Please view the photographs of the prototype chairs in the gallery below:
