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Lesson 3: Strengthening techniques

Identifying and reinforcing weak points in a helmet shell.
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Learning objective

  • To assess how a helmet structure needs to be strengthened.

Success criteria

  • I can evaluate where my helmet needs to be strengthened.

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will be expanding on facts they remember from the previous lesson by adding extra detail. Display the Presentation: Tell me more, and read the two statements aloud. Allow time for paired discussion.

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In this unit

Assessment – D&T Y4: Structures: HelmetsLesson 1: Exploring shell structuresLesson 2: Making papier-mâché shells
Lesson 3: Strengthening techniques
Lesson 4: Strengthening shell structuresLesson 5: Evaluating shell structures
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 13 March 2026

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