Learning objective
- To select materials with appropriate properties.
Success criteria
- I can describe the properties of different materials.
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Design
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics
Geometry – properties
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Fact tennis and ask the children to tell their partner about the different parts of a fairground wheel and what each of them does.
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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 explain whether they have a fixed or free axle and justify why they have chosen this; should justify the choices for the material properties selected and suggest materials that may fulfil this.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: considering the material properties, shape, construction
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Vocabulary definitions
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model
A copy of a real object to show how it works or what it looks like.
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rotate
Spinning around.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 16th August, 2024
