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Introduction
In the unit 'Musical Instruments' # learnt about the construction of a range of musical instruments, including those from different times and cultures, and how different sounds could be created and altered to make different notes. ^ learnt how to use this knowledge and understanding to design and ^ made a working musical instrument using a combination of materials. The appearance of the finished product was an additional aspect and ^ used different techniques to illustrate the visual elements.
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Investigation
Section 1: Investigative, disassembly and evaluative activities (IDEAs)


^ can recognise and identify a wide range of musical instruments, ^ understands the basic concept of how each instrument works, the sound it produces and ^ has investigated what the instruments are used for.
^ is able to use a variety of information sources e.g. books, CD-ROM and the Internet to research the instruments.
^ has identified the different parts, materials used and methods of assembly used to make instruments. 


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PracticalTasks
Section 2: Focused practical tasks (FPTs)


^ knows that different types of sounds can be made by using different techniques e.g. shaking, scraping, hitting and plucking.
^ understands that the working characteristics of materials affect the sound made.
^ has experience of assembling materials in different temporary ways.
^ is able to understand how different materials can be reinforced for specific purposes.
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Making
# could apply what ^ has learnt during the investigation and practical task stages in the designing and making stage.
^ has considered the design needs and ^ has explained ~ design ideas using annotated diagrams. ^ can use the appropriate ICT skills for designing and presenting ~ ideas.
^ is able to produce a quality musical instrument that did produce a series of controllable sounds when played.
^ was able to evaluate ~ own work and that of others in ~ class. ^ was able to suggest improvements to any future piece of work ~ created.
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