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Year 6
Make an accurate box frame
I can make an accurate box frame.
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Year 6
Make an accurate box frame
I can make an accurate box frame.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sawing accurately will allow measurements to be accurate.
- Joining with a selection of techniques will strengthen the box frame.
- Card side panels can add strength to a box frame.
Keywords
Measure - determine the size of an object using a tool
Join - link or connect two or more things together
Strengthen - to make stronger
Common misconception
A common mistake is inaccurate measuring which means the box frame will not be square.
It is important to measure accurately to make sure the box frame is square.
If pupils require further instruction on safe sawing techniques, please refer to lesson 5 in this unit. All pupils should measure their own box frames before cutting rectangular panels as there will be differences in the frame dimensions from earlier accuracy in measuring and cutting.
Teacher tip
Equipment
See additional materials document for a list of equipment and resources needed for this lesson.
Licence
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What does the prefix tri- mean in the word triangle?
Q2.
Why is wood NOT a suitable material for a saucepan?
It's not shiny.
It's hard to shape.
Q3.
Which of these is NOT a suitable way to join wood?
glue
interlocking
screws
nails
Q4.
How many faces does a cuboid have?
two
four
eight
10
Q5.
How many vertices do cuboids have?
two
four
six
10
Q6.
There are 10 millimetres (mm) in one centimetre (cm). How many mm are there in 8.7 cm?
80
70
870
78
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6 Questions
Q1.
A hacksaw is used to __________ wood.
hold
measure
protect
Q2.
Which part of a hacksaw has 'teeth'?
handle
frame
Q3.
What is the correct length of this line in mm?
130 mm
135 mm
139 mm
Q4.
Using triangles to strengthen joints or structures is known as what?
interlocking
glueing
joining
Q5.
How many corner sections does a box frame have?
two
four
six
Q6.
Which of these shapes would be the most effective as a strengthening panel for a box frame?
Additional material
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