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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Differentiation
Learners needing support
Could make and test fewer structures, drawing simple conclusions; could use your demonstration piece as a visual model while they build a bridge design; could use slide 1 from the Presentation: Bridge design development to help them fill in the activity sheet.
Learners working at a stretch
Could make and test a broader range of structures, drawing meaningful conclusions; should identify specific areas of weakness or strength; could use Activity: Bridge design development extra sheets to include their own ideas and designs if they have already made a beam, arch, laminated and corrugated bridge.
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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
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 11th August, 2023
