Card construction techniques
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can mark out, cut and join sections of card.
Key learning points
- Marking out needs to be done with care.
- The correct equipment needs to be used to mark out card.
- Card can be joined using a range of different techniques.
Keywords
Marking out - drawing lines to show where to cut
Joining techniques - ways to join two things together correctly
Equipment - tools needed to complete a project
Material - what an object is made from
Common misconception
Glue is the only way to join card sections.
Pupils might think that glue is the only joining technique. This lesson will explore other methods.
Teacher tip
Range of cutting tasks to support those who need extra practice in cutting, turning paper to cut shapes. Using sticky tack underneath a ruler holds the ruler in place whilst measuring and drawing lines.
Equipment
Ruler, scissors, pencil, sticky tack, card, glue stick, PVA glue, sticky tape, double-sided tape, masking tape, staples / stapler, worksheet
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which is the safest way to use scissors?
Q2.What is a ruler used for?
Q3.What type of card is stronger?
Q4.What should you do after using tools like scissors or glue?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these can be used to join card?
Q2.Why do we need to cut card along marked lines?
Q3.What is one joining technique for card sections?
Q4.Why should you let glue dry before moving the card?
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