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Lesson 2: Planning the build

Exploring and experimenting to work out the most suitable materials and techniques for creating a Ferris wheel model.

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Learning objective

To select appropriate materials.

Success criteria

I can understand the properties of different materials.
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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

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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

stable

An object that does not topple over easily.
strong

Something that is not easily broken (e.g. wood, brick, building).

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In this unit

Assessment - D&T Y2: Fairground wheel

Lesson 1: Design a Ferris wheel

Lesson 2: Planning the build

Lesson 3: Building the frame and wheels

Lesson 4: Adding pods and decoration

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