Envelopes for moving cards

Design and technology

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of simple mechanisms. By making levers and sliders, pupils will apply their knowledge of the characteristics of paper and card to make their own moving cards.

Levers and sliders: moving cards

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

to take something apart to see how it works

Which two ways could you join an envelope together?

Which of these could be used to join materials together?

What could be added to a greetings card to create an effect?

What are all of these different types of? 

a special message on the front of the card

Greeting cards often have pictures on the front, however what else helps the person to find the right card?

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Envelopes for moving cards

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.