aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Design and technology
What age group	Year or Grade 10
What topic	Metalwork welding
Quantity	1
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Introduction to Metalwork Welding in Design and Technology

Lesson Starter: "The Welded World Around Us"

Objective

To engage Year 10 students in the topic of metalwork welding by highlighting its relevance and application in everyday life.

Hook: Visual Impact

Begin the lesson with a captivating presentation of images showing various structures and objects that are welded, such as:

• Bridges
• Vehicles
• Sculptures
• Furniture
• Industrial machinery

Discussion Questions:

1. What do all these images have in common?
2. Can you think of anything in your life that might be welded together?
3. What would happen if welding techniques didn’t exist?

Interactive Activity: Welded Object Scavenger Hunt

Materials Needed:

• Printed images of welded objects
• Scavenger Hunt Checklist (students will use this to identify items)

Instructions:

1. Distribute a Scavenger Hunt Checklist that includes common objects found in school or home environments – ask students to think about welded items they might encounter in their daily lives.
2. Organise students into small groups and give them 10 minutes to discuss and jot down their observations.
3. Regroup and ask each student to share one object they found intriguing and identify its purpose and the welding techniques that could be used to create it.

Wrap-Up

Conclude the lesson starter by emphasising the importance of welding in creating strong, durable structures and inviting students to think creatively about where they would apply metalwork welding in their own design projects.

Quote to Inspire: "Every strong creation starts with a connection. What will you build today?"

This engaging entry into the topic will set the tone for students' learning about welding processes, techniques, and safety in the upcoming lesson on metalwork welding.