Year 4
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.
Year 4
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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Lesson details
Key learning points
- refer to their design criteria as they design and make
- consider the views of others, including intended users, to improve their work
Equipment
Card, squared paper, sellotape, masking tape, pencil, corrugated card, ruler, scissors, fabric
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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5 Questions
Q1.
Which is an example of a shell structure?
A house.
A tent.
A wall.
Q2.
Which of these structures floats and is made from wood and fabric?
A duck
Q3.
I am waterproof and I contain food. What am I?
A cardboard box.
A pizza box.
An umbrella.
Q4.
Which of these structures are more likely to be used outdoors?
A cat's bed
A doll's house
Q5.
Bridges, boats and birdhouses are commonly made from what material?
Brick.
Felt.
5 Questions
Q1.
What does marking out mean?
to join materials together
Q2.
When using scissors you must be...
inside
Q3.
Assembling means...
to take apart a structure
Q4.
Why is it important to follow a design specification?
to explain what you like or dislike about a product
Q5.
When evaluating you are...
only looking for things you dislike about your product