Learning Opportunity at St Helens City Learning Centres

Learning Opportunity Title:

Laser Cutter - A CAD/CAM Half Day Activity

Learning Opportunity Outline

A 'Half day' learning opportunity for Year 2 pupils learn how to design and make a product using TechSoft 2D and our Laser Cutter. Pupils will make use of several Learning and Communication Zones at the CLC but in particular they will utilize our fantastic state-of-the-art facility: Learning Zone 3 and Learning Zone 4.

During the opportunity your students will participate in a number of activities including:

• Listening to instructions relating to the design of their product(Class teacher to lead)
• Using TechSoft 2D to create their design. (CLC to lead)
• Watching our laser cutter produce some of their designs(CLC to lead)
• Participating in a plenary (Class teacher to lead)
• Applying basic Health and Safety practices (CLC to lead)

You will need to decide what product you would like your students to design and produce. All students need to produce the same product – but each product will be made to each of your students design specifications.

Who can take part in this opportunity?	This learning activity is suitable for 15 pupils. This is the maximum number which can be safely seated in our Learning Zone.
When is this opportunity available?	Throughout the academic year 2007 – 2008 Book early to avoid disappointment.
Duration of the opportunity	This Opportunity takes half a day to complete.
Where will your class work?	St Helens City Learning Centre, Rainhill.
Expectations of the class teacher and preparations prior to your visit	The class teacher will have chosen the products the students are going to make – the CLC will need to be aware of this choice in order for materials to be purchased and made ready for your visit.
Expectations of the Class teacher whilst at the CLC	The class teacher will be expected to lead the introduction of this learning opportunity at the centre. This would include focussing the students on 'designing'. The class teacher will prepare and lead the plenary to this learning and teaching opportunity. The CLC encourages the class teacher to bring resources to the CLC in order to support the learning in these sessions.
How will CLC staff support this activity?	A member of the CLC team will guide/lead the students through the use of TechSoft 2D in order to design their product. A member of the CLC team will produce your students' products on our laser cutters. Small groups of your students will be taken on a tour of Learning Zone 4 in order to see this process in progress. Please note the manufacturing process will not be complete by the time you are leaving the centre. Your students' products will be made ready for collection within 5 working days of your visit. Your school will be notified via an email when they are ready for you to collect.
Resources required	The CLC will be provide all resources for the products.
Refreshments	Schools need to ensure that pupils bring a packed lunch and drinks (water only) with them if the learning activity runs over lunch time.
Travel Costs	The CLC will contribute half of the travel cost that you book through a competitively priced coach company.

How to book:

Rainhill: 01744 678093 | Email: receptionrh@sthelens.org.uk

Bookings will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Book now to avoid disappointment!