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Which subject	Design and technology
What topic	making roof truss
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Making Roof Truss

Objectives

• Understand the basic principles of roof truss design.
• Learn how to construct a simple roof truss model.
• Develop skills in teamwork and problem-solving in a practical design context.

Materials

• Pre-cut wooden pieces for truss construction
• Wood glue
• String or rope (for demonstration)
• Rulers and measuring tape
• Pencils and erasers
• Scissors

Grade/Age Group

Year 11

Subject

Design and Technology

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Compliance

• The lesson aligns with the Design and Technology curriculum focusing on the theory and practical application of design principles, materials, and techniques.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the concept of roof trusses and their importance in construction. Discuss materials used.
2	Demonstration	5	Show a completed roof truss model, explaining its parts and how they work together.
3	Group Work Setup	5	Divide the class into small groups of 4. Provide each group with materials and tools.
4	Construction Phase	10	Groups start building their roof truss model. Circulate to assist and answer questions. Emphasize teamwork.
5	Testing and Review	3	Each group tests the strength of their truss using weights. Discuss observations and improvements.
6	Conclusion	2	Recap key learning points and emphasize the importance of design adjustments based on testing results.
7	Homework Assignment	0	Distribute a worksheet that includes reflection questions about the lesson’s activities and concepts.

Homework

• Students are to complete a worksheet that includes questions about roof truss designs and reflect on their group’s construction process. The homework will be collected at the next lesson without any student presentations required.

Additional Notes

• Ensure safety measures are in place when using tools.
• Consider students' varying skill levels and provide additional support where necessary.

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