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Learning objective
- To create a stable structure.
Success criteria
- I can find
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Design
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics
Geometry – properties
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check the children can: Use scissors to cut a variety of materials. Join materials in different ways. Choose a range of materials to make a model.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could have a cup with a pre-marked centre.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could be challenged to arrange the modelling dough in a different orientation and asked if they think this improves stability.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: finding the centre of the base of
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Vocabulary definitions
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base
The part of a structure that holds up the rest.
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rotate
Spinning around.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th March, 2026
