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Unit 3a: Packaging
Audience: Key Stage 2
Year Group: 3

Through this unit children learn about strengthening sheet material to make a strong shell structure, which can be used for a variety of packaging. They gain knowledge about nets and about how complex 3D shapes can be made by using a net. They develop their designing skills through the knowledge gained from investigating, disassembling and evaluating a range of familiar commercial packaging. They develop their making skills through focused tasks in which they use a range of measuring, marking-out, cutting and assembling techniques. They also learn simple graphical communication techniques.

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: Packaging

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.  

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Relevant Outings

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