- Year 2
Test and talk about the final playground structure
I can test my playground structure to see how strong it is and talk about the results.
- Year 2
Test and talk about the final playground structure
I can test my playground structure to see how strong it is and talk about the results.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Final designers or mock-ups /prototypes can be tested against the success criteria.
- Tablets have a video record function which can record a tour of the features of the playground structure.
- Feedback can be given and shared.
- Structures can be tested to see how strong and stable they are.
- Final products can be displayed with toy figures using the play structures.
Keywords
Stable - something that is in place and will not fall over
Testing - trying something to see if it works so that changes or improvements can be made
Success criteria - a list which helps to see if the object does what it is expected to do
Feedback - comments or suggestions on how to improve a product
Common misconception
Feedback and testing can only be completed once the object is made and finished.
Testing and feedback can be a continuous process through the making and designing process. Pupils may reflect on the positives and negatives of any changes made in their final evaluation and feedback.
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To help you plan your year 2 design and technology lesson on: Test and talk about the final playground structure, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Tablet or device to record onto, materials to create a microphone, design specification, paper and pencils
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of structure is this?
Q2.What type of structures are these?
Q3.If you want to make something stronger, you need to...
Q4.Match the keyword to the correct definition.
make up the structure, form or appearance of something.
make designs eye-catching.
is what something looks like.
is what something feels like.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the correct definition.
trying something to see if it works or needs changing
a list which helps to see if the object does what it is expected to do
comments or suggestions on how to improve a product