Higher type question total marks - 41. You should spend about 25 minutes on this question. Examiners don't give marks away so MAKE AN EFFORT. Colour diagrams, explain in detail. Show the marker what you know rather than keep them guessing!!!

Design a see-saw for a playgroup of 3 to 4 year olds. The finished article must be able to be taken outside.

One important measurement (dimension) is the length of the see-saw which is 2000mm or 2 metres in total.

Name two other impotant measurements (dimensions) which are necessary for the see-saw                                           (2Marks)

Explain briefly why you chose the two measurements from the question above.                                                 (2Marks)

You have to consider safety especially with young children. Name THREE areas of research that need to be considered before any idea is finalised.                         (3Marks)

Using materials of your choice, sketch ideas that would be suitable for a see-saw. Marks will be awarded for covering the following areas:

Safe and secure sitting position.(5 Marks)

Stability of the finished article. (4 Marks)

Materials and finishes. (4 marks)

Ideas for pivoting. (5 Marks)

Methods of joining parts together. (4 Marks)

Presentation and labelling of ideas. (4 Marks)

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Using a whole side of A4 paper, develop your ideas for a pivoting system and show EXACTLY how all parts are made. Name the materials you would use and explain how they are fixed together. (8Marks)