Year 4

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.

Year 4

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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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. how well products have been designed
  2. why materials have been chosen
  3. what methods of construction have been used
  4. how well products work
  5. how well products meet user needs and wants

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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4 Questions

Q1.
What is a shell structure?
Correct answer: A protective casing.
A solid object.
Q2.
What is a solid structure?
Correct answer: A solid object.
An object made of separate pieces.
Q3.
How many faces does a cuboid have?
eight
four
Correct answer: six
Q4.
What is the name of this shape?
An image in a quiz
Circle prism.
Correct answer: Cylinder.
Sphere.

4 Questions

Q1.
True or false, shell structures can be made from a net?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
What are tabs used for in a net?
To keep the net flat.
Correct answer: To stick the net together.
Q3.
Which of these objects is an example of a shell structure?
A book
Correct answer: A cereal box
A wheel
Q4.
How can cardboard shell structures be strengthened?
By soaking it in water.
Using bubble wrap.
Correct answer: Using corrugated card.