Year 4
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.
Year 4
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.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- work confidently within a range of contexts, such as the home, school, leisure, culture, enterprise, industry and the wider environment
- describe the purpose of their products
- how to use learning from mathematics to help design and make products that 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.
What is a structure?
A method of designing.
Q2.
What is the name of this structure?
A bench.
A slide.
Q3.
Which of these structures is a shell structure?
A house.
A tent.
Q4.
I am used to stick materials together. What am I called?
Cardboard.
Scissors.
Q5.
Which of these structures can be made from bricks?
A boat.
An old phone.
5 Questions
Q1.
What does purpose mean?
It is a short description of an object.
It is another word for product.
Q2.
What type of structure is a house?
A shell structure.
Q3.
What does context mean?
The materials a product is made from.
Q4.
When might you use a gift box?
At the cinema.
On Wednesdays
Q5.
What happens when you develop your product sketches?
The sketches become more concise.
The sketches become smaller.