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Lesson 3: Nets and structures

Constructing nets to make 3D shapes to use in the construction of a castles.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: 3, 2, 1 and allow time for paired discussion.

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Assessment – D&T Y3: Structures: Constructing a castleLesson 1: Features of a castleLesson 2: Designing a castle
Lesson 3: Nets and structures
Lesson 4: Building a castle
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