Investigating and testing

In this lesson, children will investigate a number of joining techniques and consider how structures have a centre of gravity. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Investigating and testing

In this lesson, children will investigate a number of joining techniques and consider how structures have a centre of gravity. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. about the simple working characteristics of materials and components
  2. assemble, join and combine materials and components

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.

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UnitDesign and technology / Structures: freestanding structures

Design and technology