Learning objective
- To build a wooden truss bridge.
Success criteria
- I can measure and mark out accurately on
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Make
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics
Geometry – properties of shapes
Pupils
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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 break up the activity to make it feel more manageable by completing the making stages one at a time and reviewing with the teacher before moving on; could work in pairs or small groups as a production line and switch stations; should use the Resource: Truss bridge cutting mat as a guide for cutting wood sections to the correct size.
Learners working at a stretch
Should use a ruler and square to measure wood accurately after establishing the size using slide 11 of the Presentation: Materials – Wood or the Resource: Truss bridge cutting mat; should be encouraged to achieve a high-quality finish which is sanded down, accurate with no gaps and secured effectively; could be provided with the extension Resource: Wood facts leaflet to expand and consolidate their knowledge of wood.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: cutting the required beams to the
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Vocabulary definitions
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assemble
To attach parts together in one group.
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bench hook/vice
A tool which holds wood still while sawing.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 11th August, 2023
