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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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1: Lesson plan

An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson

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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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Tom Turnham

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