Wood construction and joining techniques
I can saw, join and drill wood.
Wood construction and joining techniques
I can saw, join and drill wood.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sawing techniques need to be conducted safely.
- Card triangles can be added to strengthen corner joints.
- Measuring accurately is essential to creating an effective product.
Keywords
Technique - a specific way of completing a task
Accurate - being correct and precise, opposite inaccurate
Joint - the place where two materials are joined together
Triangulation - using triangles to strengthen structures
Common misconception
Force and pressure are needed to saw through wood.
Correct technique and posture allows the blade to work efficiently without force.
To help you plan your year 6 design and technology lesson on: Wood construction and joining techniques, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 6 design and technology lesson on: Wood construction and joining techniques, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
Please see additional materials document for information on the resources needed for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
making holes
cutting materials such as wood
measuring
mark making
holding something in place
Exit quiz
6 Questions



cut through wood
supports wood being cut
measures size
strengthens joints
sticks materials together
