Context: Skateboards and associated equipment and technologies.

GCSE - ENGINEERINGPreliminary Material

Exploring the exam theme task . . .

Your task is to explore all possibilities in relation to the given exam theme.

1. Use the mind map as a starting point to then further gather information and research in relation to the theme (internet, existing products, etc...)

2. Use the given slide templates to input the information you have found out in an interesting way for you to successfully remember.

3. Begin sketching some possible product ideas /solutions and add them to your holiday design task sheets.

Date due: Tuesday 16th April 2012

You will be presenting this information back to the whole class within the first lesson back after the Easter holidays.

Mind map . . .

Think 5Summarise with ‘5’ things to remember

Context: Skateboards and equipment.

Types of products . . .

Think 5Summarise with ‘5’ things to remember

Context: Skateboards and equipment.

Gather a range of images/products that fulfil the context. Find links to websites that show example products. Products to think about; traditional skateboards, stunt skateboards,

Structure and form . . .

Think 5Summarise with ‘5’ things to remember

Look at a skateboard and think about the basic elements – the board/deck, wheels and trucks,

Materials, components and properties . . .

Think 5Summarise with ‘5’ things to remember

What materials are used for the deck, wheels, trucks, ball bearings. Why have certain materials been used over others?

Useful links:o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJUKiStai6A&feature=player_embedded o http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rpHJKZFgBs4

o http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_bearing

Ensure that you research:

o Deck

o Wheels

o Trucks

o Ball bearings

Construction . . .

Think 5Summarise with ‘5’ things to remember

How is a skateboard constructed? What components make up a skateboard?

Useful links:o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr1mKe006vo&feature=player_embedded o http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BOWs0y9I6VU o http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=m0KtjIqBOKI

o http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DZGWn4LFAyw o http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DZGWn4LFAyw

There are 5 main components to think about:

o Deck

o Grip tape

o Trucks

o Wheels

o Wheel bearings

Production processes . . .

Think 5Summarise with ‘5’ things to remember

Gather a range of images/products that fulfil the context. Find links to websites that show example products. Products to think about; traditional skateboards, stunt skateboards,

Useful links:o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQMn625MF5w&feature=player_embedded o http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FOtbEfdfk9o o http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CGjG0UWJVOs

Click on the following websites to see the process:

o http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Skateboard.html

o http://tjorr.iweb.bsu.edu/ITDPT303/page2/page2.html

o http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-a-Vacuum-cleaner-to-build-your-own-Skateboard/?ALLSTEPS

Fixings and maintenance . . .

Think 5Summarise with ‘5’ things to remember

Gather a range of images/products that would be used within the construction of a skateboard. E.g. Nuts, bolts, etc…

Finishing . . .

Think 5Summarise with ‘5’ things to remember

Research into different finishing techniques. E.g. painting, varnishing, etc…

Technologies and tools used . . .

Think 5Summarise with ‘5’ things to remember

Gather a range of images/products that fulfil the context. Find links to websites that show example products. Products to think about; traditional skateboards, stunt skateboards,

Alternative propulsion methods . . .

Think 5Summarise with ‘5’ things to remember

Use the following web link to research into alternate propulsion:

http://skateboardproduction.weebly.com/alternative-propulsion-methods.html

Possibilities to consider?

Propulsion method Description Electric motor An electric motor is mounted as a replacement for the bearings,

in order to provide extra power.

Jet engine A jet engine is attached to the rear of the board's deck (either on top or the underside) and is fired to boost power

Useful websites to look at . . .

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skateboard

2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_skateboard

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMNKsa7reyI

4. http://blank-skateboards.com/how-skateboards-are-made/