Learning objective
- To complete, reinforce and evaluate my truss bridge.
Success criteria
- I can complete my wooden truss bridge.
- I can
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Make
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Key vocabulary bingo and hand out a whiteboard and pen to each child. Ask the children to draw a 3 x 3 grid on their whiteboards and write one of the words from the presentation in each box.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could review each section of the building process with an adult before moving on; could work in pairs or small groups, each focusing on one part of the bridge at a time; could use the prompts on the Presentation: Evaluation to support their evaluation.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should ensure a high-quality finish; should critically evaluate their bridges during the production process, making changes; should explain in detail the status of their finished truss bridge when using the Resource: Truss bridge final evaluation.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: completing a bridge with some support
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Vocabulary definitions
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accuracy
Correct, exact and without mistakes.
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evaluate
To judge the quality of something and how it could be improved.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 6th November, 2025
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