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- Year 1
Designing a bridge
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.
- Year 1
Designing a bridge
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.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- talk about their design ideas and what they are making
- suggest how their products could be improved
Equipment
Paper, scissors, tape, gluestick
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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