Unit Award Scheme

119791 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: PENDULUM CLOCK MAKING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1research and present at least three examples of clock designs, including one pendulum clock Student completed work
2make a working clock Student completed work
3solve any technical problems that arise in the construction of a working clock.Student completed work

shown knowledge of

4the importance of the length and mass of the pendulum on periods of oscillation using sketchesStudent completed work
5how the gear train multiples the force of the swing of the pendulum Student completed work
6the mechanisms of a pendulum clock including pendulum, escapement and gear trainStudent completed work
7evaluate at least two likes of their workSummary sheet and/or student completed work
8evaluate at least one improvement that could be made to own work.Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 19 October 2023Level - Level One