Year 4

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.

Year 4

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.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. order the main stages of making
  2. select tools and equipment suitable for the task
  3. select materials and components suitable for the task
  4. the correct technical vocabulary for the projects they are undertaking

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 of these structures is made from fabric?
Birdhouse.
Bridge.
Correct answer: Pencil case.
Rocking Horse.
Q2.
Which of these tools are used to measure accurately?
A level.
Correct answer: Ruler
Scissors
String.
Q3.
Which of these materials are used as the primary material in the construction of some bridges?
Correct answer: Bamboo.
Cardboard.
Cotton.
Feathers.
Q4.
Which liquid can be used to add colour and to finish a product?
Glue.
Correct answer: Paint.
Sequins.
Water.
Q5.
What does 'manufacture' mean?
Checking facts.
Disassembling a product.
Correct answer: Making a product.
Selling of a product.

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these images shows corrugated card?
Correct answer: Option 1
Option 2
Q2.
True or false, a slot is a slit in a structure?
False
Correct answer: True.
Q3.
What does a flange do?
Add stability to a standing structure.
Correct answer: Connects one part of a structure to another part.
Makes a structure smaller.
Produce a distorted wave sound.
Q4.
True or false, making is the forming together of a structure?
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q5.
Which sentence best describes a tab?
A cut out part of a structure.
A fizzy pop drink.
Correct answer: A small flap used to join parts.
An addition that adds strength and stability to a standing structure.