Year 4
To evaluate existing structures
In this lesson, we will evaluate existing products to determine which designs are the most effective.
Year 4
To evaluate existing structures
In this lesson, we will evaluate existing products to determine which designs are the most effective.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- PEB 9 - who designed and made the products
- where products were designed and made
- when products were designed and made
Equipment
Card, squared paper, sellotape, masking tape, pencil, corrugated card, ruler, scissors, fabric
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is a structure?
A system of parts that work together to create movement.
Q2.
What is a product that is currently available called?
A past product.
Q3.
What does the function of a product mean?
What a product looks like.
Q4.
I have 6 faces. My faces are rectangular. I have 12 edges. What am I?
Triangular prism.
Q5.
What does assemble mean?
To take apart an object.
5 Questions
Q1.
How a person uses a product, or how a product helps a person, is called what?
Design features.
Q2.
What is the evaluation of an existing item called?
Product design.
Q3.
The shape, size and colour used for a product is known as ...
... likes and dislikes.
Q4.
A cycling helmet is an example of which type of structure?
A solid structure.
Q5.
A dog's house is an example of which type of structure?
A shell structure.