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Unit 1d: Homes
Audience: Key Stage 1
Year Group: 1

This unit gives children opportunities to develop their understanding of structures. Observation of different types of building gives children experience and information to draw on when developing their own ideas. They develop and model their ideas by creating static models from sheet and reclaimed materials and using construction kits. They gain a basic understanding about structures and how these can be made stronger and more stable.

Scheme of Work

Download the Scheme of Work from the DFEE Standards web site by clicking HERE.

Lesson Plans

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Teacher Factfiles

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Worksheets

PDF: Cutting and Joining
An exploration of joining different materials such as wood, paper, plastic and material, using everyday equipment (hole punch, glue, stapler etc)

PDF: Using Materials
Differentiated worksheets for children to record observations of what things are made, and properties and uses of the material.  There is an opportunity for children to think of alternative materials that could be used.

PDF: D&T Design Challenge
A generic planning sheet for Key Stage 2 children to plan a project, record the outcome and learning, and reflect on improvements that could be made. 

Other Relevant Classroom Activities

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Assessment

PDF: Skills in DT
A comprehensive chart outlining the skills to be taught for every year group throughout Key Stage 1 and 2.  Areas covered include the use of wood, reclaimed materials, food, fabric, electrical equipment, construction apparatus, tools, and the skills of planning and joining.  

Useful Resources (books, videos, etc)

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Relevant Outings

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