Structures: freestanding structures

In this lesson, we will gain an understanding of what is meant by the term 'structures' by looking for them in their environment. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

In this lesson, we will build upon prior knowledge of structures. Pupils will develop an idea of a structure they could make. To do this, they will consider function, user and purpose. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

This lesson encourages pupils to plan the creation of a structure by considering all the tools and equipment they may need and have access to. Additionally, they will plan the steps they will need to take to see the creation through to completion. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

A lesson dedicated to skills children will need in order to make freestanding structures. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

In this lesson, we will design a bridge to fit a simple brief. This lesson encourages children to design for a purpose. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

In this lesson, pupils will take more ownership of the design process and make a structure of their choosing. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

In this lesson, children will investigate a number of joining techniques and consider how structures have a centre of gravity. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

The focus of this lesson is to replicate parts in order to make a chair for Baby Bear. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

An evaluation and analysis lesson in which children will consider all the models they have made. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

This lesson recaps all of the unit of 'Structures: freestanding structures', with a focus on the use of the correct technical vocabulary.