Learning objective

  • To design a product and its template.

Success criteria

  • I can design a cushion.
  • I can use a
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National curriculum

Design and technology

Design

Pupils

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Hand out whiteboards and pens (one each) and display the Presentation: Brain dump.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should be reminded to leave a 1 cm space around the edge of the template before cutting the fabric to allow for the seam; could use chalk to draw a cutting line which includes the seam.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should consider the materials they use and how they work together.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: designing and cutting the template for

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Vocabulary definitions

  • cushion

    A soft, stuffed shape made of fabric used to make sitting more comfortable.

  • design

    To make, draw or write plans for something.

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Tom Turnham

Design and technology specialist

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Tom has been a teacher for seven years and, as Head of Upper School at The Belham Primary School, he has a keen interest in young people and good causes. For the past seventeen years he has volunteered with various youth organisations ranging…
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