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Lesson 4: Making 3D packaging

Developing skills in assembling and strengthening 3D packaging.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will be talking with a partner to recall what they learnt about using tabs on 3D shapes. Display the Presentation: Speak like an expert and arrange the children in pairs. Allow time for them to share their ideas, reminding them to use key vocabulary such as tab, edge, fold, glue, accurate and three-dimensional.

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Assessment – D&T Y3: Structures: Product packagingLesson 1: Exploring product packagingLesson 2: Using netsLesson 3: Reviewing designs
Lesson 4: Making 3D packaging
Lesson 5: Decorating and evaluating
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 10 June 2026

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