Card properties and uses
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the properties of card and talk about the use of card in packaging.
Key learning points
- Card comes from trees and can be sustainable if carefully sourced.
- Card can be used for many products because of its characteristics.
- Different types of cardboard are used for different reasons.
Keywords
Material - what an object is made from
Properties - words to describe what a material is like
Sustainable - using things in a way that doesn't use them up or harm the environment, so there is more for the future
Corrugated - a type of card with wavy layers for strength
Common misconception
Card and paper are the same.
Card is thicker and more durable than paper. Explain the differences in characteristics and uses.
Teacher tip
Give additional time to explore different materials around the classroom and outside areas. Sort objects into papers (crepe paper, tissue paper, plain papers) and cardboards (corrugated cardboard / thicker and thinner cardboard) - with time to discuss the differences, similarities and properties.
Equipment
worksheet, pencil, range of recyclable materials
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.For a car to move, it needs __________ and __________.
Q2.What does a design specification describe?
Q3.Match the words to their meanings.
a rod that holds a wheel in place and allows it to turn
the framework of a vehicle that supports the body and engine
a machine that helps a vehicle to move
the part where the axle goes through to hold it in place
Q4.True of false? All axles have two wheels.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Where does card come from?
Q2.Which of these are materials?
Q3.If something is sustainable, it means it can be used in a way that doesn't use it up or harm the environment, so there is ...
Q4.The __________ of card include being recyclable, thicker than paper and easy to decorate are all.
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