Understanding mechanical systems used in everyday life
Challenge reference: 10433
Active
Notional learning hours
10
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will recognise and use simple mechanical systems and assess the risks of these.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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. Be able to identify common mechanical systems used in everyday life. -
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. Describe how simple mechanical components work. -
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. Recognise how mechanical systems make tasks easier. -
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. Understand basic components of a mechanical system e.g. gears, levers, pulleys, springs.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Use presentation/word processing software to describe what a mechanical system is with examples
- Present the work to peers
- Use word processing software to complete a simple table to compare the advantages and disadvantages of different mechanical systems
- Take part in a practical activity using different mechanical systems
- Record observations of the mechanical systems that are observed, and how these make tasks easier
- Label and annotate diagrams of simple mechanical systems with each key component
- Present the work to peers and take feedback
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
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