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Learning objective
- To select appropriate materials.
Success criteria
- I can understand the properties of different materials.
- I
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Design
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics
Geometry – properties of shapes
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Give the children access to a range of everyday, readily available materials (erasers, paper/card, rulers, whiteboards etc.) and ask them to discuss and describe, on their tables, the properties (look, feel, strength) of each one using the keywords in the bullet point list below. Are the materials: Strong and hard Strong and bendy Light or…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could benefit from discussing ideas with a partner; could have someone scribe their thoughts for them on the design sheet.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should include details of the size of each part, including joins and attachments; could be encouraged to explain how they will assemble these parts.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: considering the materials, shape, construction and
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Vocabulary definitions
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stable
An object that does not topple over easily.
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strong
Something that is not easily broken (e.g. wood, brick, building).
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 1st October, 2024
