Properties of paper and card
I can describe simple properties of paper and card in my designs.
Properties of paper and card
I can describe simple properties of paper and card in my designs.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Card is made of different layers of paper and comes from trees.
- Card is used to make greetings cards because it is strong, sturdy, not too expensive and easy to decorate.
- Final designs consider users, materials and equipment to organise product design.
Keywords
Properties - words to describe what a material is like
Material - what an object is made from
Sturdy - strong and hard wearing
User - the person who the object is designed for
Common misconception
All paper and card comes from trees.
Some paper and card can be from recyclable materials
Equipment
pencil, paper, worksheet, range of paper/card and greetings cards to explore
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.A lever and slider are types of ...
Q2.The person who the card is made for is called the user.
Q3.What is an interactive card?
Q4.To disassemble an interactive card, you are looking at ...
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Slider mechanisms are different to lever mechanisms because ...
Q2.Match the keywords to their definitions
words to describe what a material is like
what an object is made from
strong and hard wearing
the person who the object is designed for