Learning objective
- To explore how to reinforce a beam (structure) to improve its strength.
Success criteria
- I can identify beam and arch bridges.
- I can
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Design
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could make and test fewer structures, drawing simple conclusions;
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying stronger and weaker shapes and
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Vocabulary definitions
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arch bridge
A bridge which is built with a curved arch.
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beam bridge
A bridge which is built with horizontal beams and vertical pillars.
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In this unit
Assessment D&T Y5: Structures: Bridges
Lesson 1: Arch and beam bridges
Lesson 2: Spaghetti truss bridges
Lesson 3: Building bridges
Lesson 4: Finalising bridges