Learning objective
- To design a stable structure that meets the needs of a user.
Success criteria
- I can explain what makes a product appealing
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Design
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 think carefully about similarities and differences. Display the Presentation: Odd one out and explain the activity to the children. Allow time for paired discussion.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Activity: Design template: support during the Main event; could be encouraged to choose a simpler shape for the base, such as a circle or square; could use 2D maths shapes to draw around for the base shape; could create a simple decorative design, such as a smiley face or pattern.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should label their design with features and verbally explain their design choices; should choose a more complex shape for the base; should suggest extra design features to make it more appealing.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: designing each part of the pencil
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Vocabulary definitions
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design
To make, draw or write plans for something.
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product
Something that people make to sell or use.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th March, 2026
Lesson 4: Designing a pull-along toy
Drawing a design to adapt wheels, axle and base into a pull-along toy and starting...
Lesson 1: Design a fairground wheel
Understanding how wheels work and creating a design for a fairground wheel.
Lesson 5: Making a stable pencil pot
Making a stable and appealing pencil pot for a specific user.
Assessment – D&T Y1: Structures: Stable structures
Assessment quiz and Knowledge catcher for use at the start and/or end of the unit...
