Light-Up Signs: Circuits and Structures KS2 DT by PlanBee

PlanBee Light-Up Signs: Circuits and Structures - KS2 DT Lesson Plans

What You Get

This pack includes a complete set of ready-to-teach lessons that together form a coherent scheme of work, written and created by experienced primary teachers.

Each of the lessons within the pack contains:

An easy-to-follow lesson plan (including plenary and assessment questions)
An engaging slideshow for the teaching input
A main activity with three-way differentiation to support adaptive teaching
An alternative activity for flexibility and choice
An overview (medium-term plan) showing the scheme contents at a glance
An assessment grid to track learning and progress

Curriculum Coverage

KS2 DT Objectives

use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups
generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design
select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing], accurately
select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities
investigate and analyse a range of existing products
evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work
apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures
understand and use electrical systems in their products [for example, series circuits incorporating switches, bulbs, buzzers and motors]
apply their understanding of computing to program, monitor and control their products

Teacher Benefits

Reduce your workload and reclaim your time
With everything mapped out and ready to teach, you'll save hours of time and achieve a healthier work-life balance.
Teach with confidence – whatever your experience
Our clear lesson plans and ready-to-go resources make teaching easy for ECTs and supply teachers, while still offering depth and flexibility for experienced practitioners.
No extra research required
Each scheme provides the background knowledge you need, saving you hours of subject prep time.
Engaging, creative lessons your pupils will love
Activities are designed to spark curiosity, encourage discussion and make learning memorable.

£14.99

SKU: D34CS80120

Aimed at: Key Stage 2 | Year 3 and Year 4

Title: The Complete Series (6 lessons)

The Complete Series (6 lessons) Lesson 1: All Around Us Lesson 2: LEDs Lesson 3: Design a Sign Lesson 4: Making a Frame Lesson 5: Finishing and Evaluating Lesson 6: Programming Lights Knowledge Organiser

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What You Get

This pack includes a complete set of ready-to-teach lessons that together form a coherent scheme of work, written and created by experienced primary teachers.

Each of the lessons within the pack contains:

An easy-to-follow lesson plan (including plenary and assessment questions)
An engaging slideshow for the teaching input
A main activity with three-way differentiation to support adaptive teaching
An alternative activity for flexibility and choice
An overview (medium-term plan) showing the scheme contents at a glance
An assessment grid to track learning and progress

Curriculum Coverage

KS2 DT Objectives

use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups
generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design
select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing], accurately
select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities
investigate and analyse a range of existing products
evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work
apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures
understand and use electrical systems in their products [for example, series circuits incorporating switches, bulbs, buzzers and motors]
apply their understanding of computing to program, monitor and control their products

Teacher Benefits

Reduce your workload and reclaim your time
With everything mapped out and ready to teach, you'll save hours of time and achieve a healthier work-life balance.
Teach with confidence – whatever your experience
Our clear lesson plans and ready-to-go resources make teaching easy for ECTs and supply teachers, while still offering depth and flexibility for experienced practitioners.
No extra research required
Each scheme provides the background knowledge you need, saving you hours of subject prep time.
Engaging, creative lessons your pupils will love
Activities are designed to spark curiosity, encourage discussion and make learning memorable.

Light-Up Signs

£14.99

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Light-Up Signs

Challenge your class to design, make and evaluate their own decorative light boxes with illuminated words or letters.

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Light-Up Signs

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Lesson 1: All Around Us

Lesson 2: LEDs

Lesson 3: Design a Sign

Lesson 4: Making a Frame

Lesson 5: Finishing and Evaluating

Lesson 6: Programming Lights

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