Learning objective
- To use a range of tools with increasing accuracy.
Success criteria
- I can explain why a material is a
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Make
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
Science
Everyday materials
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
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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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support
Could use the Activity: Template (support) to help make the slots and cut out the sliders; could practise cutting along lines on scrap card before attempting to cut the slots on their final base.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should create the slots using either the second or third method and with greater accuracy; could create a game with three sliders; could make longer sliders to allow for more words and pictures.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: making the base of a slider
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Vocabulary definitions
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material
What something is made of.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 16th July, 2025
