a structure is something that is made for a purpose, something that is formed and holds its shape

a picture made by sticking different materials, such as paper, fabric or photos, onto a surface

a structure that helps people to cross something, such as water, railway or another road

Creating bridge collages

Design and technology

Bridges

Exploring bridge structures

Reinforcing bridge structures

Generate ideas through talking and 2D drawing

Making a bridge structure

Develop and finish a bridge

Testing bridge structures

This unit introduces pupils to structures. It focuses on bridge building and introduces cutting, folding, and joining techniques. Pupils make their own bridges, applying their knowledge of structure design.

Frame structures: bridges

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.

a picture made by sticking different materials onto a surface

True or false? A frame structure is a structure that stands on its own without joining to anything else.

True or false? All bridges are the same shape.

turn the scissors, if you are cutting around a corner

cut only paper, card or the material that you are meant to be cutting

turn the paper, rather than the scissors round

What do you need to do to use scissors safely?

True or false? Bridges are only found over water.

something that stays in place and will not fall over

Creating bridge collages

Lesson outcome

Content guidance