To generate design ideas for a congratulations card

In this lesson, we will learn how we can incorporate decorative ideas onto sliders, levers and pop up mechanisms. The lesson will progress onto generating design ideas for a congratulations card. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

To generate design ideas for a congratulations card

In this lesson, we will learn how we can incorporate decorative ideas onto sliders, levers and pop up mechanisms. The lesson will progress onto generating design ideas for a congratulations card. 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. generate ideas by drawing on their own experiences
  2. state what products they are designing and making
  3. describe what their products are for
  4. say how they will make their products suitable for their intended users

Equipment

Card, paper, masking tape, paper fasteners, glue stick, scissors

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 / Mechanisms: sliders and levers

Design and technology