Lesson 1: Exploring frame structures
Exploring different frame structures to test which are the most stable using toothpicks and sweets.New statutory RSHE guidance is here. We’re creating our brand new RSE & PSHE scheme ready for September 2026. Learn more
Learning objective
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Success criteria
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Before starting this unit, you might want to check that children can recall:
The definition of 'strong' (does not break easily), 'stable' (firmly fixed and not likely to move or change) and 'stiff' (does not bend easily).
How to identify the weakest part of a structure (the corners).
The importance of strength and stiffness in structures.
A design specification is a list of success criteria for a product.
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