Discuss the importance of the decoration surrounding the mechanism which gives the toy its finished quality. Students to read these books independently or with a partner. Planning Students brainstorm ideas for a moving toy. Encourage the student to draw a thumbnail sketch first. When planning, the students should develop a clear sequence of how the materials and tools should be used.
Students working in pairs decide on a moving toy to construct.
They plan the step by step process for the construction of their toy, using the storyboard technique. Highlight the need for essential details only in the use of storyboards as a planning device. Teacher models storyboard planning. Using the design plan students work with a partner. Students conference with teacher and discuss their plan and the materials that are to be used.