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| Which subject | Design and technology |
| What topic | Wooden pinball machines |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Wooden Pinball Machines
Grade 9
Design and Technology
20 students
This lesson plan aligns with the STEM education standards, focusing on design thinking, engineering principles, and hands-on learning.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce pinball machines, their history, and mechanics. Show videos or images of different designs. |
| 2 | Brainstorming Session | 5 | Divide students into small groups to brainstorm ideas for their pinball machines. Encourage creativity with design elements. |
| 3 | Design Phase | 10 | Each group sketches their design on paper, noting materials and mechanisms they plan to use. Provide guidance as necessary. |
| 4 | Building Phase | 7 | Students start constructing their pinball machines using the materials. Circulate among groups to offer support and answer questions. |
| 5 | Testing & Iteration | 3 | Groups test their machines and make necessary adjustments. Encourage peer feedback. |
| 6 | Clean Up | 1 | Students clean their work areas and put away materials. |
| 7 | Homework Assignment | 1 | Assign students to document their design process and reflect on what worked and what didn’t for their homework (to be submitted next class). |
Students will write a short reflection on their design process and the challenges they faced while building their pinball machines. This will be submitted via the online classroom platform without presentations required.