Designing a structure

This lesson encourages pupils to plan the creation of a structure by considering all the tools and equipment they may need and have access to. Additionally, they will plan the steps they will need to take to see the creation through to completion. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

Designing a structure

This lesson encourages pupils to plan the creation of a structure by considering all the tools and equipment they may need and have access to. Additionally, they will plan the steps they will need to take to see the creation through to completion. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. plan by suggesting what to do next
  2. select from a range of tools and equipment, explaining their choices

Equipment

Paper, scissors, tape, gluestick

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

Loading...

Lesson appears in

UnitDesign and technology / Structures: freestanding structures

Design and technology