{"title":"Year 4 Design \u0026 Technology","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery Year 4 DT scheme of work here includes detailed planning, slideshow presentations and printable resources. These practical projects and cooking and nutrition lessons are highly differentiated too.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"storybooks","title":"Storybooks","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring stories to life with this fun and imaginative module as your class create storybooks with moving mechanisms and pop-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren will have the chance to explore moving parts in a variety of storybooks and learn how to recreate some of these moving parts using a variety of tools and techniques before investigating different types of fonts and graphics. And finally, putting their new-found skills to the test, your class will design, create and evaluate their very own moving storybooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis DT 'Storybooks' series of lessons in six parts contains everything you need to teach this Year 4 module, including lesson plans, slides, activity ideas, differentiated worksheets and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 1\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLinks and Levers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this first lesson, your class have the opportunity to investigate different types of moving mechanisms in storybooks and think about how they were made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/storybooks?variant=34521094946971\"\u003eView Lesson 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 2\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaking Mechanisms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe step-by-step photos on the slides in this lesson provide a helpful starting point for trying out some different techniques for making moving mechanisms including pop-ups. Your class will have the chance to try some of these different methods and start gathering ideas for their own moving storybooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/storybooks?variant=34521094979739\"\u003eView Lesson 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 3\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLooking Good\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lesson focuses on different fonts and graphic techniques that could be used when the children come to create their own storybooks and provides plenty of opportunities for your class to practise creating fun fonts and images.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFont sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/storybooks?variant=34521095012507\"\u003eView Lesson 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 4\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlotting and Planning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lesson gives your class the chance to consolidate their learning so far and to design and plan their own storybooks with moving mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/storybooks?variant=34521095045275\"\u003eView Lesson 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 5\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBringing the Story to Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical and hands-on lesson allows your class to put their skills to the test as they create their own storybooks using moving mechanisms and a variety of fonts and graphic techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note that, due to the practical nature of this lesson, worksheets are not necessary and, therefore – not included. Children may refer to completed worksheets from previous lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/storybooks?variant=34521095078043\"\u003eView Lesson 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 6\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe End\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a variety of evaluation activities and worksheets, this lesson provides everything you need for your class to reflect on the designing and making process and to evaluate their finished moving storybooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/storybooks?variant=34521095110811\"\u003eView Lesson 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cform method=\"post\" action=\"\/cart\/add\/34521094914203\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"hidden\"\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"ExtraATCbutton\" type=\"submit\"\u003e Add Complete Series to Cart \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"PlanBee","offers":[{"title":"The Complete Series (6 lessons)","offer_id":34521094914203,"sku":"D4CS30004","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 1: Links and Levers","offer_id":34521094946971,"sku":"D4CS300041","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 2: Making Mechanisms","offer_id":34521094979739,"sku":"D4CS300042","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 3: Looking Good","offer_id":34521095012507,"sku":"D4CS300043","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 4: Plotting and Planning","offer_id":34521095045275,"sku":"D4CS300044","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 5: Bringing the Story to Life","offer_id":34521095078043,"sku":"D4CS300045","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 6: The End","offer_id":34521095110811,"sku":"D4CS300046","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/5478\/3626\/products\/KS2DT.012.jpg?v=1676551580"},{"product_id":"torches-ks2-year-4-dt-lessons","title":"Torches KS2","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow does a torch work? This KS2 'Torches' scheme will help you show your Year 4 class the answer!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour class will explore different types of torches, the materials they are made out of and their varied uses, as well as investigating how torches work by creating simple circuits. After exploring which types of switches and casings are most effective and why, your class will then have the opportunity to design, make and evaluate their very own torches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the six lessons within this Torches KS2 scheme includes a detailed plan, a set of informative slides for the teaching input, differentiated activity ideas and printable resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 1\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and Uses of Torches\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis first Torches KS2 lesson introduces children to a variety of different torches and allows them to investigate their materials, uses and components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren will look at a variety of torches, identifying features and considering their uses. They then either draw and label a diagram of a torch to show its components, or in groups, examine and compare a variety of different torches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy-to-follow plan, engaging slideshow and differentiated resources are all included in this first Torches KS2 lesson pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/torches-ks2-year-4-dt-lessons?variant=34521094684827\"\u003eView Lesson 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 2\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaking Switches\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical Making Switches KS2 lesson gives your class the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of simple circuits and to investigate how to make different switches that would be appropriate for a torch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren will first consider what components are necessary in the electrical circuit for a torch, and then will explore how to make a simple circuit. Using their circuit, they will then make and test a variety of switch designs using a range of common objects and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Making Switches KS2 lesson includes everything you need - a detailed plan, a set of slides for the teaching input and printable resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge Sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/torches-ks2-year-4-dt-lessons?variant=34521094717595\"\u003eView Lesson 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 3\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInvestigating Casings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter discussing what properties a torch casing would need, your class will undertake practical activities to help them find out which materials they would use to create the case for a torch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren are challenged to either use found objects to house a simple circuit, or create 3-D shapes using nets which may be used as casings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lesson plan, slide show, differentiated activity ideas and printable resources are all included in this Torches KS2 DT pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D Shape Nets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/torches-ks2-year-4-dt-lessons?variant=34521094750363\"\u003eView Lesson 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 4\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Design a Torch\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this lesson, your class will have the chance to design their own torches based on a client's specific design criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren will first discuss what the terms 'client', 'design brief' and 'design criteria' mean, before looking at and discussing an example of a client's design brief. In their independent activities, children will choose a client and design a torch for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis How to Design a Torch pack comes with a lesson plan, a set of slides for the teaching input, as well as differentiated, printable resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClient Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/torches-ks2-year-4-dt-lessons?variant=34521094783131\"\u003eView Lesson 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 5\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaking Torches\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this Making a Torch KS2 lesson, children will first look at some hints and tips for the making process as a class, before following their designs to make a torch for their client.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy-to-follow plan, as well as a set of slides for the teaching input, are included in this Making Torches KS2 pack. (Please note that, due to the practical nature of this lesson, worksheets are not necessary and, therefore – not included. Children may refer to completed worksheets from previous lessons.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/torches-ks2-year-4-dt-lessons?variant=34521094815899\"\u003eView Lesson 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 6\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEvaluating Torches\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow that you have a classroom full of working torches, it is time for your class to reflect on the designing and making process and to evaluate their finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren will first discuss the importance of evaluation, before assessing their client's completed torches against the design criteria and answering further evaluative questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to differentiated Evaluation Sheets, a detailed plan and a set of slides for the teaching input are included in this final Torches KS2 DT lesson pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation Sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation Question Lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/torches-ks2-year-4-dt-lessons?variant=34521094848667\"\u003eView Lesson 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cform method=\"post\" action=\"\/cart\/add\/34521094652059\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"hidden\"\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"ExtraATCbutton\" type=\"submit\"\u003e Add Complete Series to Cart \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"PlanBee","offers":[{"title":"The Complete Series (6 lessons)","offer_id":34521094652059,"sku":"D4CS30001","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 1: Features and Uses of Torches","offer_id":34521094684827,"sku":"D4CS300011","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 2: Making Switches","offer_id":34521094717595,"sku":"D4CS300012","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 3: Investigating Casings","offer_id":34521094750363,"sku":"D4CS300013","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 4: How to Design a Torch","offer_id":34521094783131,"sku":"D4CS300014","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 5: Making Torches","offer_id":34521094815899,"sku":"D4CS300015","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 6: Evaluating Torches","offer_id":34521094848667,"sku":"D4CS300016","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/5478\/3626\/products\/KS2DT.013.jpg?v=1676551587"},{"product_id":"alarms","title":"Alarms","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis series of five 'Alarms' lessons based for Year 4 gives your class the chance to experiment with circuits and switches before taking on the challenge of designing, making and evaluating their own alarm systems for a particular purpose. Will they be guarding diamonds, apprehending burglars or improving fire security?! The choice is theirs...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith lesson plans, slides, activity ideas, differentiated worksheets, Picture Cards, Challenge Cards and more, these 'Alarms' lessons will make your DT teaching alarmingly simple!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 1: Systems \u0026amp; Switches\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first lesson in this series gets your class thinking about how many different kinds of alarm systems there are and what they are used for before going on to study different kinds of switches, such as tilt, push-to-make and push-to-break switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScenario cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 2: Switched\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical lesson challenges your class to investigate ways of making a variety of different switches, as well as allowing them to become more familiar with the various components of a circuit to gather ideas for use in their own alarm circuits and switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 3: Designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing what they have learnt about circuits and switches, this lesson gives your class the chance to design and plan their own alarm systems for a particular purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 4: Buzzzzz\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet your class loose with wires, batteries and buzzers as they create their very own alarm systems based on their designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 5: Evaluation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final lesson in this series provides a variety of different opportunities for your class to evaluate their finished alarm systems and discuss and comment on the work of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PlanBee","offers":[{"title":"The Complete Series (5 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seasonal food and seasonal cooking with these DT seasonality plans, recipes and activities. Includes detailed teacher's notes, ingredient costs and nutritional information – all ready to teach! Why are certain foods in season at different times of year? Why is it good to eat seasonal food? How can we include seasonal food in a healthy, varied diet? Get your children thinking about these questions and more, then cook with your class using one of the five detailed recipes included in this series of lessons, designed especially to meet the new National Curriculum 'Cooking and Nutrition' objectives!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever cooked with your class before? To make life easier, detailed teacher's notes with information about cooking skills, quantities, costs and timings are included with every recipe. If you don't have the time or facilities to cook in every lesson - don't worry! Each lesson includes an alternative 'non-cook' activity for you to do instead. Each lesson comes with a load of supporting resources to make sure that teachers and children alike have everything they need to safely cook healthy, seasonal food!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eKnowledge Organiser\u003c\/strong\u003e is included with the complete series download, or can be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou might also like our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/food-glorious-food-topic-bundle\"\u003eFood Glorious Food Topic Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e – food-themed schemes of work across a range of subjects. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Produce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeach your class about seasonal produce in the UK, focusing on foods available all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat UK seasonal foods are at their best at this time of year? What does seasonality mean? Why are so many foods available all year round? The first lesson in this series of six KS2 DT cooking and nutrition lessons discusses these questions and provides an overview of seasonal food and agriculture in Britain. The included lesson plan, slides and resources are packed with helpful information for you to teach your class about eating seasonally in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as giving an overview, the included slides focus on UK wheat farming (and when wheat is harvested in the UK), and why cereals are an important all-year-round food. Included with this lesson is an easy fairy cake recipe with detailed information to help teachers (an alternative activity is included that does not involve cooking.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking safely cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairy cake recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing wheat information sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow diagram worksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-food?variant=34521092292763\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Lesson 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Fruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeach KS2 children all about seasonal fruit grown in the UK, including how they are grown and harvested. Includes a jam tart (or fruit tart) recipe for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the included slides and resources, children will also discover how fruits are stored, transported and preserved to increase the amount of time they are available for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter that, teach your class how to make jam tarts (or, if you get British seasonal fruits, fruit tarts). The detailed lesson plan and recipe make it easy for you to prepare for cooking either with a small group or your entire class – there's even advice for cooking safely to share with your learners before they get stuck in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit tarts recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking safely cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge hold knife skill sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank writing\/drawing frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-food?variant=34521092325531\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Lesson 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Vegetables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonal vegetables (and when they are at their best in the UK) are the focus of this KS2 DT lesson. Teach your class about seasonal vegetables, and develop basic cooking skills with the included easy stuffed peppers recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's the difference between fruit and vegetables? Challenge children to consider this and discuss the importance of including lots of fresh vegetables in a healthy diet. Note that in addition to the included recipe for healthy, delicious stuffed peppers, an alternative 'non-cook' activity is also included. There's even some basic cooking skills worksheets with pictures and descriptions to help your children chop, weigh, mix and grate ingredients safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking safely cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuffed peppers recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking skills cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaw grip knife skills sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-food?variant=34521092358299\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Lesson 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Meat, Poultry and Proteins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out about seasonal meat and other sources of protein that are farmed, reared and caught with this KS2 lesson plan pack. Includes an easy meatball recipe and information about alternative, vegetarian protein sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this lesson planning pack's included slides and printable PDF resources, take a closer look at the nutrients in meat and poultry that are important for staying healthy. You will go on to look at why, although many types of meat and poultry are available all year round, some British meats are only in season for a few months of the year. Following this, cook delicious meatballs with your class using the detailed recipe included (there is an alternative 'non-cook' activity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeatballs recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking safely cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking skills cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian foods worksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-food?variant=34521092391067\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Lesson 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Fish and UK Seafood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeach your Key Stage 2 class all about seasonal fish and UK seafood. Includes information about farmed fish, too – plus an easy tuna jacket potato (or sandwich) filling recipe to make with your class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere does the fish we eat in Britain come from? In this lesson your class will consider this, and other challenging questions about sustainable fishing, then go on to make a range of sandwich\/jacket potato fillings using fish or other protein-rich vegetarian alternatives. As with all of the lessons in this series, there is an alternative 'non-cook' activity, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking safely cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipe sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish-free Fridays information sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank writing\/drawing frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Skills sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-food?variant=34521092423835\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Lesson 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigning Seasonal Meals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChallenge your class to design seasonal meals with a balance of seasonal British ingredients. Includes slides packed with seasonality information, detailed lesson planning and differentiated DT activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lesson, children will firstly find out about some unusual foods produced around the world which are only available or in season for a very short time every year. They'll then go on to produce seasonal food menus or play a game to show what children have learned about seasonal food throughout this, and other lessons, in this 'Seasonal Food' scheme of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank writing\/drawing frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal food game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-food?variant=34521092456603\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Lesson 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eSeasonal Food: Knowledge Organiser\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Year 3\/4 Design and Technology Knowledge Organiser has been created to complement our DT Cooking and Nutrition strand. It is designed to support your children’s understanding of key vocabulary and techniques linked to this scheme of work. Relevant technical skills have been identified to encourage children to apply their knowledge around this topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-food?variant=55900939616639\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Knowledge Organiser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cform action=\"\/cart\/add\/34521092259995\" method=\"post\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"hidden\"\u003e \u003cbutton type=\"submit\" class=\"ExtraATCbutton\"\u003e Add Complete Series to Cart \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"PlanBee","offers":[{"title":"The Complete Series (6 lessons)","offer_id":34521092259995,"sku":"D34CS30006","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 1: Seasonal Produce","offer_id":34521092292763,"sku":"D34CS300061","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 2: Seasonal Fruit","offer_id":34521092325531,"sku":"D34CS300062","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 3: Seasonal Vegetables","offer_id":34521092358299,"sku":"D34CS300063","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 4: Seasonal Meat, Poultry and Proteins","offer_id":34521092391067,"sku":"D34CS300064","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 5: Seasonal Fish and UK Seafood","offer_id":34521092423835,"sku":"D34CS300065","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 6: Designing Seasonal Meals","offer_id":34521092456603,"sku":"D34CS300066","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knowledge Organiser","offer_id":55900939616639,"sku":"D34KO30006","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/5478\/3626\/files\/SeasonalFoodProductimage1.001.jpg?v=1755700009"},{"product_id":"pencil-cases","title":"Pencil Cases","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series of six Design and Technology lesson plans, teaching ideas and resources will support your class in making their very own pencil cases! They will think about different materials used to make pencil cases and the different ways they are opened and closed. Your class will learn how to use a variety of stitches including running stitch, whip stitch and back stitch, as well as how to decorate their pencil case creations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContaining detailed lesson plans, engaging slides, differentiated activity ideas and a range of printables, these DT 'Pencil Cases' lessons for Year 3\/4 are a great way to get your class excited about working with textiles and will leave them with a beautiful and handy product at the end of it all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eKnowledge Organiser\u003c\/strong\u003e is included in the Complete Series download, or can be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInvestigating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this first lesson, children will examine and describe a variety of pencil cases, identifying the key features and discussing the purpose of these features. Children will further analyse a range of pencil cases in their independent activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lesson comes with an easy-to-follow plan, a set of PDF slides for the teaching input, differentiated activity ideas and a range of printable resources to support your class in their independent work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCriteria cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/pencil-cases?variant=56199733248383\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Lesson 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSewing Stitches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this practical lesson, children will learn about a variety of hand-sewing stitches (running stitch, whipstitch and backstitch), then practise joining pieces of scrap material using different hand-sewing stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need is here - a step-by-step lesson plan, PDF slides for your teaching input, engaging activity ideas for all abilities and printable resources to guide your class through independent learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch Instruction Sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Stitch Challenge Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/pencil-cases?variant=56199733281151\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Lesson 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFastenings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren will learn how zips, buttons, poppers and toggles may be used to fasten pencil cases. In their independent activities, they either practise sewing buttons and button holes, or sewing and attaching toggles and loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive lesson pack contains a detailed plan, PDF teaching slides, differentiated task suggestions and printable materials for independent classroom activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/pencil-cases?variant=56199733313919\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Lesson 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating Techniques\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren will consider ways in which sewing patterns, and fastening of other materials and embellishments by sewing, may make a product design more attractive. They will then practise decorative sewing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lesson comes with a detailed plan, an engaging set of PDF slides for the teaching input, differentiated activity ideas and a range of printable resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/pencil-cases?variant=56199733346687\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Lesson 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lesson, children will draw and annotate a design for a pencil case, taking into consideration some given limitations, and thinking about how it may be decorated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need is here - a step-by-step lesson plan, PDF slides for your teaching input, engaging activity ideas for all abilities and printable resources to guide your class through independent learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/pencil-cases?variant=56199733379455\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Lesson 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaking and Evaluating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the final lesson of this series, your class will follow their designs to make their pencil cases, and then evaluate them against the agreed success criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive lesson pack contains a detailed plan, PDF teaching slides, differentiated task suggestions and printable materials for independent classroom activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation Interview Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/pencil-cases?variant=56199733412223\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Lesson 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003ePencil Cases: Knowledge Organiser\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Year 3\/4 Design and Technology Knowledge Organiser has been created to complement our Textiles strand. It is designed to support your children’s understanding of key vocabulary and techniques linked to this scheme of work. Key questions and relevant technical skills have been identified to encourage children to apply their knowledge around this topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/pencil-cases?variant=56199733444991\" class=\"LessonButton\"\u003eView Knowledge Organiser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cform action=\"\/cart\/add\/56199733215615\" method=\"post\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"hidden\"\u003e \u003cbutton type=\"submit\" class=\"ExtraATCbutton\"\u003e Add Complete Series to Cart \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"PlanBee","offers":[{"title":"The Complete Series (6 Lessons)","offer_id":56199733215615,"sku":"D34CS30004","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 1: Investigating","offer_id":56199733248383,"sku":"D34CS300041","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 2: Sewing Stitches","offer_id":56199733281151,"sku":"D34CS30042","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 3: Fastenings","offer_id":56199733313919,"sku":"D34CS300043","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 4: Decorating Techniques","offer_id":56199733346687,"sku":"D34CS300044","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 5: Designing","offer_id":56199733379455,"sku":"D34CS300045","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 6: Making and Evaluating","offer_id":56199733412223,"sku":"D34CS300046","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knowledge Organiser: Pencil Cases","offer_id":56199733444991,"sku":"D34KO30004","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/5478\/3626\/files\/PencilCasesProductimage1.001.jpg?v=1760167975"},{"product_id":"food-of-the-usa","title":"Food of the USA","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out all about classic favourite foods in the USA as well as the many, varied cultural influences that make this cuisine special. As well as learning about the history of food in the USA, there’s a load of in-depth advice for teachers and children, to ensure you have fun, safe cooking experiences in every single lesson – if you choose to, that is – there’s some non-cooking alternative activities, too! More than just recipes, the detailed instructions for each dish you’ll cook include differentiated skills, advice on working safely and detailed photos clearly showing food preparation techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis scheme of work is also part of a Topic Bundle. Perfect if you are teaching 'The USA' as a cross-curricular topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis scheme has recently been updated. If you previously purchased the scheme 'American Food' you can redownload it for free from your account area to get this updated lesson pack.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 1: All-American Favourites\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this first lesson in the Complete Series, find out all about the diverse climates of the USA and the abundance of varied foods that grow in them. After that, take a look at some classic American favourite dishes, then cook your choice one of two all-time favourites (depending on time\/skills\/resources): apple pie or chocolate chip cookies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an experienced cook or a complete newbie yourself, you’ll find everything you need to teach with confidence included in the detailed teacher’s notes and the tried and tested recipes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking Safely sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher’s notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAubergine Jerky recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffalo cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffalo Diagram sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 2: Native Americans\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out about the foods Native American tribes ate, and how they prepared and preserved them. After that, there’s a choice of activities: Either learn more about Native Americans’ use of buffalo, or develop cooking skills and select ingredients to make veggie jerky!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an experienced cook or a complete newbie yourself, you’ll find everything you need to teach with confidence included in the detailed teacher’s notes and the tried and tested recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking Safely sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher’s notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAubergine Jerky recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffalo cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffalo Diagram sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 3: Soul Food\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a brief look at the history of slavery in the USA and consider differences in the foods eaten by rich and poor Americans during this period in history. After that, find out about soul food and how it is influenced by slavery and traditional foods in the Southern states. After that children may either develop a variety of cooking skills while baking cornbread, or learn more about soul food ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an experienced cook or a complete newbie yourself, you’ll find everything you need to teach with confidence included in the detailed teacher’s notes and the tried and tested recipe!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCornbread recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking Safely sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher’s notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul Food sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 4: Tex Mex!\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out a little about the history of the colonisation of 'the Americas' and the influence of Spanish and Mexican cuisine in the USA. After that there’s a choice of activities where children may either hone their cooking skills while preparing tasty fajitas, or taste a variety of spicy Tex Mex foods!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an experienced cook or a complete newbie yourself, you’ll find everything you need to teach with confidence included in the detailed teacher’s notes and the tried and tested recipe!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking Safely sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher’s notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFajita recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 5: Special Occasions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out a bit more about an American obsession: fast food! 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Children then apply this knowledge and understanding when designing, making and evaluating their very own mini greenhouse!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou may also like our \u003ca title=\"KS2 Plants Topic Bundle\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/plants-topic-bundle\"\u003ePlants Topic Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e – four ready-to-teach schemes of work covering Science, Art, DT and Geography. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Existing Greenhouses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is a greenhouse? This is the question your children will be discovering the answer to in this lesson. They discover the purpose of a greenhouse, and how it can help plants to grow. 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In the alternative activity, children work in pairs to look at and discuss a range of different types of greenhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenhouse Picture Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/making-mini-greenhouses?variant=34521091113115\"\u003eView Lesson 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does stability mean? Children first explore some of the factors that make a structure stable, and then apply this knowledge and understanding to greenhouses. In their independent activities, children investigate the best frame size and shape for a stable structure that also lets in the maximum amount of sunlight. In the FSD? activity, children focus on how they could improve the stability of a structure by using other materials as extra support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D Shape Templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStability Testing Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/making-mini-greenhouses?variant=34521091145883\"\u003eView Lesson 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren begin the lesson by debating the effectiveness of a mini greenhouse in comparison to a full-size greenhouse. They then share ideas for which materials they think might be suitable for the frame and the sections within the frame of a mini greenhouse. In their independent activities, children further explore and compare a range of suitable materials. In the FSD? activity, children explore how they could use recycled materials to make a mini greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/making-mini-greenhouses?variant=34521091178651\"\u003eView Lesson 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigning a Mini Greenhouse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin this lesson, children are split into groups and given discussion cards which encourage them to share opinions and generate ideas about the best designs for a mini greenhouse. They then use what they have discussed to design and plan their mini greenhouse, according to given criteria. In the FSD? activity, children choose a client who has specific requests to design a mini greenhouse for, using as many recyclable\/recycled materials as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClient Request Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/making-mini-greenhouses?variant=34521091211419\"\u003eView Lesson 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstructing a Mini Greenhouse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lesson, children make their mini greenhouses according to their plans and design criteria. They are encouraged to be organised and think carefully about each step in the making process. Children are reminded that, if necessary, they can make changes to their design to improve the overall finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComment Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/making-mini-greenhouses?variant=\"\u003eView Lesson 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvaluating a Mini Greenhouse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this final lesson, children discuss the importance of evaluating a finished product, and as a class generate possible suitable questions for analysing their work. In their independent activities, children evaluate their own completed mini greenhouse. In the alternative activity, children are given the opportunity to explore, discuss and evaluate different aspects of each other’s designs as a whole class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation Question Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch It! Prompt Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation Question List\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/making-mini-greenhouses?variant=34521091276955\"\u003eView Lesson 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cform method=\"post\" action=\"\/cart\/add\/34521091080347\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"hidden\"\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"ExtraATCbutton\" type=\"submit\"\u003e Add Complete Series to Cart \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"PlanBee","offers":[{"title":"The Complete Series (6 lessons)","offer_id":34521091080347,"sku":"D34CS40100","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 1: Explore Existing Greenhouses","offer_id":34521091113115,"sku":"D34CS401001","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 2: Stability","offer_id":34521091145883,"sku":"D34CS401002","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 3: Materials","offer_id":34521091178651,"sku":"D34CS401003","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 4: Designing a Mini Greenhouse","offer_id":34521091211419,"sku":"D34CS401004","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 5: Constructing a Mini Greenhouse","offer_id":34521091244187,"sku":"D34CS401005","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 6: Evaluating a Mini Greenhouse","offer_id":34521091276955,"sku":"D34CS401006","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/5478\/3626\/products\/KS2DT.007.jpg?v=1676551038"},{"product_id":"seasonal-stockings","title":"Seasonal Stockings","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your children engaged as the Christmas season draws closer with this festive DT scheme of work for Year 3\/4! Children will develop and use their knowledge of, and skills in, a variety of sewing techniques for joining and decorating fabric in order to design and make their very own Christmas stocking!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis downloadable series of lessons includes detailed lesson plans, slideshow presentations and printable teaching resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhy not upgrade to our \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/christmas-topic-bundle-year-3-4\" class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" title=\"Christmas Topic Bundle LKS2\"\u003eChristmas Topic Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e  – perfect if you're looking for a cross-curricular approach to your teaching.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou might also be interested in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/delightful-decorations\"\u003eDelightful Decorations\u003c\/a\u003e DT scheme for KS1!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExisting Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this first lesson, children find out where the tradition of the Christmas stocking is thought to have come from. Before looking at any examples, children are encouraged to think about what we would expect a Christmas stocking to look like. They learn about the importance of both functionality and visual appeal, and discuss which they think is the most important for this type of product. In their independent activities, children analyse a variety of stockings in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis downloadable lesson comes with a lesson plan, slideshow presentation and printable teaching resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas Stocking Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare and Contrast Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-stockings?variant=34521090654363\"\u003eView Lesson 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExploring Stitches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren learn how to join two pieces of fabric together in this skills-based lesson. They look at examples of different stitches, and learn how to secure their first and last stitch with a hidden knot. In their independent activities, children explore which stitch they think will be the most suitable for a Christmas stocking. Alternatively, they are encouraged to investigate the statement, “Longer stitches will create a stronger, more secure join than shorter stitches.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis downloadable lesson comes with a lesson plan, slideshow presentation and printable teaching resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing Stitch Instruction Sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-stockings?variant=34521090687131\"\u003eView Lesson 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating Fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can we make a Christmas stocking visually appealing? In this lesson, children first discuss the different ways in which sewing skills can be used to make Christmas stockings attractive, and compare and contrast different examples. They then explore how embellishments and the skills of embroidery and appliqué can be used to decorate fabric in the independent activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis downloadable lesson comes with a lesson plan, slideshow presentation and printable teaching resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative Skills Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas Picture Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-stockings?variant=34521090719899\"\u003eView Lesson 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Time!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin the lesson, children discuss the importance of design criteria. They choose a user for their product, and tailor the design criteria to suit this person’s likes and dislikes. Children are then encouraged to discuss what joining stitches and decorative techniques they are going to use, before carefully planning and designing their Christmas stocking. In the alternative activity, children can design festive bunting for their classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis downloadable lesson comes with a lesson plan, slideshow presentation and printable teaching resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocking Design Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBunting Design Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Ideas Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-stockings?variant=34521090752667\"\u003eView Lesson 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreating your Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lesson, children use their knowledge of joining techniques and decorative sewing skills to make their Christmas stockings according to their plans and design criteria. They will be reminded that, if necessary, they can make changes to their design to improve the overall finished product for the user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis downloadable lesson comes with a lesson plan, slideshow presentation and printable teaching resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocking Template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBunting Template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBunting Instructions Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-stockings?variant=34521090785435\"\u003eView Lesson 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvaluation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this final lesson, children understand the importance of evaluating a finished product against the design criteria. In their independent activities, they evaluate their own completed Christmas stocking by answering and asking questions. In the alternative activity, children go on a hunt around the classroom and ‘spot’ the various sewing skills used by others. As a class they then discuss how successful each example is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis downloadable lesson comes with a lesson plan, slideshow presentation and printable teaching resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation Sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot the Skill! Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/seasonal-stockings?variant=34521090818203\"\u003eView Lesson 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cform method=\"post\" action=\"\/cart\/add\/34521090621595\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"hidden\"\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"ExtraATCbutton\" type=\"submit\"\u003e Add Complete Series to Cart \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"PlanBee","offers":[{"title":"The Complete Series (6 lessons)","offer_id":34521090621595,"sku":"D34CS40500","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 1: Existing Products","offer_id":34521090654363,"sku":"D34CS405001","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 2: Exploring Stitches","offer_id":34521090687131,"sku":"D34CS405002","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 3: Decorating Fabric","offer_id":34521090719899,"sku":"D34CS405003","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 4: Design Time!","offer_id":34521090752667,"sku":"D34CS405004","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 5: Creating your Product","offer_id":34521090785435,"sku":"D34CS405005","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 6: Evaluation","offer_id":34521090818203,"sku":"D34CS405006","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/5478\/3626\/products\/KS2DT.006.jpg?v=1676551050"},{"product_id":"light-up-signs","title":"Light-Up Signs","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse woodworking DT tools and materials, card and paper or even scrap materials to make an decorative light box with illuminated words or letters. This scheme of work is structured in a way that allows you to decide precisely what tools and materials you would like to use in the design and creation of an attractive product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe detailed teacher’s notes provide additional information about constructing light boxes and fitting them with either traditional school electronic components such as bulbs and batteries, or with small and affordable LEDs instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving designed, made and evaluated a light box of their own, the final lesson in this series includes advice and practical activities where children can begin to learn how lights inside electronic products may be programmed and controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 1\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAll Around Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the first of these six complete lessons for Year 3\/4, children will consider the purposes of illuminated signs, then learn about a common techniques used to illuminate shop signs and street signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter that, there's a choice of investigative activities for your class to undertake. One, where children may either explore ways of making simple series electrical circuits with one or more bulbs (including starting to think about how certain components such as wires may be hidden out of the way inside products); the other, where children explore a shopping area near you, identifying a range of illuminated signs and their uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated Circus Sign sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher's Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight-Up Signs checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/light-up-signs?variant=34521088721051\"\u003eView Lesson 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 2\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLEDs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding on prior learning about simple series circuits, this lesson focuses on LEDs: how and why they are used in many electronic products. The included slides explain in simple terms how LEDs differ from traditional incandescent bulbs, including how current typically only flows through them in one direction. They also describe how resistors are used in circuits to reduce the flow of electricity around a circuit. After that, there's a choice of differentiated learning activities where children may make simple circuits using inexpensive LEDs, or design and make an illuminated sign using art\/scrap materials!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher's notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/light-up-signs?variant=34521088753819\"\u003eView Lesson 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 3\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign a Sign\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this lesson, challenge children to consider ways in which electrical components can be 'hidden' inside a product to make them safer and more attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included slides go on to present your class with some design criteria for a free-standing, light box sign that they will use to develop their own designs. Before they begin designing, they'll have to decide what style of illuminated, decorative sign they will design (based on a few, given choices) and what text or lettering they will include in their design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter that, there's a choice of differentiated activities where children may either develop designs for a decorative light box sign which they will make in the next couple of lessons in this series, or a standalone activity where they may use CAD software to create 3-D models of light box signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher's notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/light-up-signs?variant=34521088786587\"\u003eView Lesson 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 4\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaking a Frame\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this lesson, children will get making! Depending on which of the two activities you choose, they may either construct cuboid frames for a decorative, light box sign using wood box section and school woodwork tools, or they may adapt old cardboard packaging to make one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included slides share plenty of questions for children to consider and discuss before they start making, and the detailed Teacher's Notes provide plenty of extra information for you, about working safely and effectively, whatever tools and materials you have available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher's notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/light-up-signs?variant=34521088819355\"\u003eView Lesson 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 5\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinishing and Evaluating\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've taught previous lessons in this Complete Series, by now your class will be ready to add an electrical circuit with a light to decorative illuminated light box signs which they've made previously. The included slides include several questions for children to consider and discuss, including how they might fit and fix electrical components inside their products. Once children have finished, provide the included evaluation sheets so they can reflect on their learning and making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, there's a standalone, alternative activity included, where children may design and test switches of their own design, made using scrap materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher's notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/light-up-signs?variant=34521088852123\"\u003eView Lesson 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"LessonHeading\"\u003eLesson 6\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProgramming Lights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this lesson, challenge children to consider ways in which lights, such as LEDs, are used in a range of products – and how they are programmed and controlled. The included slides show some ways in which lights (connected to microcontrollers such as Raspberry Pis or BBC micro:bits) can be programmed and controlled using simple 'code block' software such as Scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter that, there's a choice of activities (depending on the computing resources you have available) where children may either program actual LEDs, or write a program to control virtual Christmas tree lights using Scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher's notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ca class=\"LessonButton\" href=\"https:\/\/planbee.com\/products\/light-up-signs?variant=34521088884891\"\u003eView Lesson 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cform method=\"post\" action=\"\/cart\/add\/34521088688283\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"hidden\"\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"ExtraATCbutton\" type=\"submit\"\u003e Add Complete Series to Cart \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"PlanBee","offers":[{"title":"The Complete Series (6 lessons)","offer_id":34521088688283,"sku":"D34CS80120","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 1: All Around Us","offer_id":34521088721051,"sku":"D34CS801201","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 2: LEDs","offer_id":34521088753819,"sku":"D34CS801202","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 3: Design a Sign","offer_id":34521088786587,"sku":"D34CS801203","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 4: Making a Frame","offer_id":34521088819355,"sku":"D34CS801204","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 5: Finishing and Evaluating","offer_id":34521088852123,"sku":"D34CS801205","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesson 6: Programming Lights","offer_id":34521088884891,"sku":"D34CS801206","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/5478\/3626\/products\/KS2DT.008.jpg?v=1676551222"},{"product_id":"british-inventors","title":"British Inventors","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeach children all about famous British inventors and their revolutionary inventions, and challenge them to design and evaluate problem-solving products, too. This design and technology scheme of work for lower Key Stage 2 focuses on some important Victorian inventions and more recent 20th century inventions created by British inventors and scientists. With the included slides and printable resources, your class will discover how these inventions have changed the lives of the people who use them. They'll also be challenged to consider how each of the inventions shown has been developed and changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the five included lesson planning packs has a choice of KS2 DT activities for children to undertake, including some where they will design and evaluate products to solve problems. They'll also have the opportunity to reinforce materials in a variety of ways, inspired by famous scientists and their inventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis scheme of work is also part of a Topic Bundle, which is ideal if you are teaching 'Achievers and Inventors' as a cross-curricular topic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 1: Scottish Inventions - Alexander Graham Bell's Telephone\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho invented the telephone? Teach children all about one of the most significant Scottish inventions of all time, and its inventor, Alexander Graham Bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this, the first of five lessons in 'British Inventors' for KS2, children will learn all about the invention of the telephone, its history, and how it has developed and changed over time. Additionally, they'll develop their evaluative skills when using string telephones, and have an opportunity to design a phone of the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all five of the 'British Inventors' lesson planning packs for Year 3\/4, this pack includes a detailed lesson plan with a teaching input, differentiated activities, a plenary and assessment questions. 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Explore these questions and teach children about the achievements of Tim Berners-Lee in this design and technology lesson planning pack for Year 3\/4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lesson (the second of five lesson plan packs included with 'British Inventors' for Years 3 and 4), children will not only consider the questions above but also think about what we all use the World Wide Web for. They'll discuss the impact of its invention, and think about how it has changed the way we communicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 3: William Wilkinson and Reinforced Concrete\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis DT structures and materials lesson looks at an important British invention: reinforced concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at a little-known but very significant British inventor, W B Wilkinson, the engineer who developed reinforced concrete. This lesson's included slides share information about Wilkinson's invention and its impact on modern construction. It also includes opportunities for children to investigate different ways in which materials can be reinforced and strengthened using Modroc or paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 4: Charles Macintosh and Waterproof Fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChallenge children to consider the desirable properties of materials as they learn all about the Scottish inventor, Charles Macintosh, and his waterproof fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat properties of materials are desirable when developing products? In the case of Charles Macintosh, a flexible and waterproof material was needed to make raincoats. With this lesson's included slides, worksheets and activities, pupils will learn all about his discoveries and invention, then go on to explore how paper can be waterproofed to make better paper boats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 5: Inspiring Inventors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReflect on the extraordinary achievements and inventions of several great British inventors, and take inspiration from their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this, the fifth of five DT lessons in 'British Inventors' for KS2, children will look back again at the work of inventors which they have previously studied. 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You'll have everything you need to discover and discuss synthetic fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages and Disadvantages Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural\/Synthetic Fabrics List\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 3: Recycling and reusing fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lesson, children will explore how fabrics can be recycled and reused. They will discover what it means for a fabric to be sustainable as they discover how sustainable different materials are and what they can do to lengthen the life of clothes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn their independent activities, children will practise their sewing skills so they can mend items of their own clothing. They will sew buttons, repair tears and sew on a patch. In the alternative activity, children are given the opportunity to share their knowledge of reusing and recycling clothes with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis downloadable ready-to-teach Properties and Uses of Fabric lesson includes a detailed plan, an informative slideshow for the teaching input, as well as differentiated, printable resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to... cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing Stitch Instruction Sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReuse \u0026amp; Recycle Ideas Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaflet Template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 4: Practising and investigating stitches\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren will begin this lesson by exploring different fabric bags. They will look carefully at the type of stitch used and different types of fastenings, questioning which stitch is the most secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren will then be guided through how to thread a needle before practising different types of stitches. The included printable resources with this lesson contain 'How to' sheets for different stitches for both right and left-handed sewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstantly download a detailed lesson plan, engaging lesson slides and printable resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing stitches help sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 5: Designing a Fabric Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChallenge your class to use what they have learnt about fabrics to design a small fabric bag to meet set criteria. The children will need to think about the kind of fabric they will use, as well as the size that will be needed and the fastenings they would like to use on their bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lesson gives your class the perfect opportunity to create a simple pattern piece using CAD software. They will need to use the software to create a pattern with accurate measurements and symmetrical features for their design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resources in this pack include a PDF lesson plan, slides and accompanying printable resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClient Design Brief Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 6: Making a Fabric Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this final lesson the children will create their fabric bag using their learning from previous lessons. 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Over the course of five ready-to-teach lessons, your class will first analyse existing products, develop initial design ideas and conduct some consumer research, then create a final packaging design and evaluate it against the success criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to teach these DT lessons is included within the pack: detailed plans, engaging PDF slides for the teaching input and a range of printable resources to support your children during their independent activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Knowledge Organiser is available to support the learning in this scheme. It is included in the Complete Series download or can be purchased individually.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 1: Investigating Chocolate Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Year 3\/4 children will get busy investigating chocolate packaging in the first lesson in this DT series. They will discuss design elements and consider what makes each one a successful chocolate packaging design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will then analyse existing products by evaluating the effectiveness of the name, colour, font, size, shape and images used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Investigating Chocolate Packaging DT lesson pack includes a plan, a slideshow for the whole-class teaching input, differentiated activity ideas and a variety of printable teaching resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate Packaging Picture Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparison Question Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 2: Design Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lesson, after recapping on the important aspects of packaging for a chocolate product, children will use this information to start creating design ideas for their own chocolate wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren choose to design packaging for one of three different chocolate companies, who each have different target audiences and success criteria. In this lesson, they will gather ideas and draw rough sketches of three possible designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything needed to teach this lesson is included in this pack: a detailed plan, a set of informative and engaging PDF slides, differentiated activity ideas and a range of printable resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate Company Letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial Ideas Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate Box Challenge Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate Box Design Ideas Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 3: Consumer Research\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lesson, children will first explore, discuss and develop their understanding of the terms ‘consumer’, ‘target audience’ and ‘consumer research’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will then conduct and analyse the results of a survey, aimed at their target audience, and designed to help them decide which one of their three initial design ideas they should develop further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chocolate Packaging DT lesson pack includes an easy-to-follow plan, a slideshow for the whole-class teaching input, differentiated activity ideas and a variety of printable teaching resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's 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packaging!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA detailed plan, a set of PDF slides for the teaching input, differentiated activity ideas and a range of printable resources are all included in this KS2 DT lesson pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiated worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"LessonTitle\"\u003eLesson 5: Evaluating Designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-two-columns\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"lesson-description-column section1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the final lesson of this DT series, your Year 3\/4 children will find out what happens to a design once 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