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- Year 2
To generate design ideas for a congratulations card
In this lesson, we will learn how we can incorporate decorative ideas onto sliders, levers and pop up mechanisms. The lesson will progress onto generating design ideas for a congratulations card. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
- Year 2
To generate design ideas for a congratulations card
In this lesson, we will learn how we can incorporate decorative ideas onto sliders, levers and pop up mechanisms. The lesson will progress onto generating design ideas for a congratulations card. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- generate ideas by drawing on their own experiences
- state what products they are designing and making
- describe what their products are for
- say how they will make their products suitable for their intended users
Equipment
Card, paper, masking tape, paper fasteners, glue stick, scissors
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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