| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Design and technology |
| What topic | Fair wheels |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Fair Wheels
Year 2 (Ages 6-7)
Design and Technology
20 students
This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Design and Technology, focusing on developing practical skills and understanding the design process.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (mins) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Fair Wheels | 5 | Begin with a brief introduction to what fair wheels are and their purpose. Show examples through pictures or a video. |
| 2 | Discussion of Design Elements | 5 | Discuss the essential elements that make up a fair wheel. Talk about materials, shapes, and balance. |
| 3 | Group Formation | 2 | Organize students into small groups of 4 to encourage collaboration. |
| 4 | Hands-On Activity: Design & Build | 15 | Provide each group with materials and instructions to design and create their own fair wheel. Walk around to assist and encourage. |
| 5 | Showcase & Reflection | 3 | Allow each group to display their fair wheel without formal presentations. Encourage students to discuss what they learned. |
Each student will draw a picture of their fair wheel at home and write a few sentences about how they would improve their design. The homework will be collected and checked without asking any students to present it in front of the class.