An OFSTED graded Outstanding lesson for introducing students to the design, make and evaluate requirements of design technology.
Ideal for Key Stage 3,4 and 5 including students with no previous hard technology experience.
The main focus of the lesson is to work as part of a small team to creatively problem solve, by creating a cardboard chair with limited equipment and resources.
The chair must be freestanding, and support the weight of a team member.
All Personal Learning Thinking Skills and Functional Skills are developed throughout this lesson and are detailed in the lesson plan.
Resource is fully differentiated including a help sheet and extension task. Assessment for Learning is fully detailed, as is a risk assessment and resource requirement list.
