Year 4

Keep it safe: shell, solid and combination structures

Lessons (10)

To investigate structures

In this lesson, we will investigate a collection of different shell structures including packaging. We will take a small package apart, identifying and discussing parts of a net including the tabs. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

To construct nets to create 3D shapes

In this lesson, we will construct nets out of card to create 3D shapes. We will experiment with assembling nets in numerous ways. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

To evaluate existing structures

In this lesson, we will evaluate existing products to determine which designs are the most effective.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

To develop a design brief and to sketch ideas for the product

In this lesson, we will develop a design brief. We will use annotated sketches and prototypes to develop, model and communicate ideas for the structure.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

To explore contexts and purposes of structures

In this lesson, we will explore a range of contexts such as homes, schools or workplaces where structures are used. We will describe the purpose of structure products.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

To design, make and evaluate structures

In this lesson, we will make a structure using appropriate tools and skills. We will ask users to evaluate our structures asking how we could improve. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

To experiment with making techniques

In this lesson, we will plan how to create a structure. We will learn the skills and techniques of scoring, cutting out and assembling. We will experiment with different ways of stiffening and strengthening shell structures. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

To measure, mark out, cut and shape materials

In this lesson, we will sketch a structure design. We will measure, mark out and make a shell structure using appropriate tools and skills. We will stiffen and strengthen the structure. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

To assemble, join and combine materials creating a finished product

In this lesson, we will continue to assemble the shell structure. We will discuss and use the graphics techniques and media that could be used to achieve the desired appearance of the final product. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

To evaluate the final product

In this lesson, we will evaluate the final product against the intended purpose and with the intended user, drawing on the design criteria. We will suggest areas for improvement.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video