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Lesson 4: Making a slider game

Using tools accurately to create a product.
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Image of hands weaving a card slider through slots to make a matching game in D&T.

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will talk with a partner about the statement on the slide and give a reason for their answer. Display the Presentation: Explain the answer and read the statement aloud. Arrange the children in pairs and allow time for discussion.

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In this unit

Assessment – D&T Y1: Matching slider gameLesson 1: Mechanisms and movementLesson 2: Exploring slidersLesson 3: Designing a slider game
Lesson 4: Making a slider game
Lesson 5: Finishing a slider game
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026

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