Theatre Technician

Theatre technician Suresh Chawla talks about designing, building and moving stage scenery.

To link with this we have developed a lesson plan for students to explore the use of pulleys for moving heavy objects.

A downloadable version of the video, lesson plan and student practical activity sheet are available below.

Curriculum links for the lesson are as follows:

2008 Key Stage 3 Programme of Study:

Range and Content: 3.1a, 3.1b
Attainment Targets: AT1, AT4
Key Concepts: 1.1a, 1.2a
Key Processes: 2.1a, 2.1c, 2.2a
Curriculum Opportunities: 4a, c, e, k

Scottish 5-14 Science Curriculum:

E&EF3 - Forces and their effects.
Attainment Targets:
Knowledge and Understanding
 Level E
 Describe the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces.
 Level F
 Distinguish between mass and weight.
 Name the newton as the unit of force and explain its relationship to mass.
Investigating Skills
 Level D
 Make an appropriate series of accurate measurements.
 Select an appropriate way to record findings.
 Draw conclusions consistent with the results.
 Level E
 Plan a valid and reliable test for given hypothesis