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Lesson 1: All about chairs!

Exploring how chairs are designed as structures to meet user and purpose criteria.
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A row of seven different chairs and stools in varying styles and colours.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, check that the children can recall:

  • Structures are built from parts to use or do a job.

  • Freestanding structures can stand on their own without being held up.

  • Structures with a wider base are more stable than those with a narrower base.

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In this unit

Assessment – D&T Y2: A chair for a bear
Lesson 1: All about chairs!
Lesson 2: How does the shape of something affect its strength?Lesson 3: How does the thickness of a material affect its strength?Lesson 4: Making a chair for a bearLesson 5: Evaluating, improving and finishing a chair for a bear
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026

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