A brilliant teamwork based DT lesson/afternoon for Year 2+. Powerpoint to lead lesson (inc. youtube video link) with design worksheet also attached.
Learning objective: to design and create a model of a bridge.
In lesson children were encouraged to design a bridge individually, then get into groups with big A2 sheets bring their ideas together into one design for makeable model. They then presented ideas back to the class. Finally they had a go at constructing their bridges out of junk modelling materials and rolled up newspapers. We tested them at the end and rated them on appearance and durability!
Children LOVED lesson and pushed their skills in teamwork, problem solving, design and fair testing.