ways to join two things together correctly

Card construction techniques

Design and technology

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of wheels and axles. The characteristics of woods will be introduced. Pupils will analyse different vehicles and their structure to design and make their own vehicle.

Wheels and axles: vehicles

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.

Why do we need to cut card along marked lines?

What is one joining technique for card sections?

Why should you let glue dry before moving the card?

What should you do after using tools like scissors or glue?

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

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

Card construction techniques

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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