WALT – We Are Learning To…
investigate how shape, size and colour are important when designing.
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WILF – What I’m Looking For…
to design and make a jigsaw ranging from 6-24 pieces.
What makes a good jigsaw picture?
A good jigsaw picture needs detail and variety across the whole page. Too much of the one colour is hard to match.
Are these good jigsaw pictures?
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(c) Ian Britton – FreeFoto.com
(c) Ian Britton – FreeFoto.com
(c) Ian Britton – FreeFoto.com
Task 1
Design a picture that will be a great jigsaw picture. It should:
- cover a lot of the page
- have many colours
- have lots of shapes or features
Here is a picture.
Draw your picture on the back of the paper. On the other side is the jigsaw template.
Task 2
Before your next lesson your picture will be laminated.
Cut out your jigsaw pieces and have fun with your jigsaw.
Now the picture is a jigsaw!
How did you go?
Jigsaws Online to try
Our Little Dazzlers: KIC Jigsaws [Internal link only]
For the Teacher
From the Australian Curriculum Design and Technologies
Technology Context – Materials and technologies specialisations
Years P-2
Knowledge and Understanding
- Identify how people design and produce familiar products.
- Realise that all things are built out of smaller things. Break down your drawing into smaller parts. [Decomposition]
- Make design decisions based on personal and family needs.
- Decide on the design of the jigsaw template. How many pieces are suitable for me?
Processes and Production Skills
- Explore needs or opportunities for designing, and the technologies needed to realise designed solutions.
- Discover that laminating the jigsaw makes it more durable.
- Identify, gather and play with materials, components, tools and equipment to generate personal design ideas.
- Create a jigsaw puzzle to entertain myself, friends and family.