Year 1

What is a structure?

In this lesson, we will gain an understanding of what is meant by the term 'structures' by looking for them in their environment. 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.

Year 1

What is a structure?

In this lesson, we will gain an understanding of what is meant by the term 'structures' by looking for them in their environment. 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.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. work confidently within a range of contexts, such as imaginary, story-based, home, school, gardens, playgrounds, local community, industry and the wider environment
  2. use simple design criteria to help develop their ideas
  3. generate ideas by drawing on their own experiences

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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