Learning intention
- To make a layered sculpture with mechanical shapes and different textures.
Success criteria
- I can cut out cardboard shapes that recreate
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Cambridge Primary Art & Design (0067) Learning objectives
Experiencing
E.02 Explore media, materials, tools,
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show James Ng’s artworks using the Link: Robot Tea and Candy Vendors and Link: Imperial City Robots. In pairs, ask learners to recall five facts about James Ng and his artworks. Take feedback. Remind learners that James Ng is an artist who mixes Chinese traditions with mechanical parts like levers, wheels, pipes, robots and machines.
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Could recreate one of James Ng’s machines or robots.
- Could focus on layering a small number of simple shapes to build their sculpture.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Could add small details, like gears or levers, to make their machines or robots look more realistic.
- Should use different materials to create textures that make the sculpture more interesting to touch.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Cut cardboard shapes that match the
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Vocabulary definitions
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mechanical
Something that works with machines or moving parts
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relief sculpture
A kind of sculpture where shapes stand out from a flat surface.
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In this unit
Lesson 1: Mechanical compositions
Lesson 2: Wax resist
Lesson 3: Power prints
Lesson 4: Relief sculptures
Lesson 5: Exploring impasto
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 20th May, 2025
