| 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 | Screws and nails |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| 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 |
Screws and Nails
Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14)
Design and Technology
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the UK national curriculum for Design and Technology, focusing on the use of tools and materials to create functional products.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the topic of screws and nails. Discuss their importance in construction and design. |
| 2 | Types of Fasteners | 10 | Present different types of screws and nails using a digital projector. Illustrate their parts and usage. |
| 3 | Safety Guidelines | 5 | Discuss safety precautions when using tools (e.g., wearing goggles, correct handling of screws/nails). |
| 4 | Hands-on Activity | 8 | Divide students into small groups. Provide practice boards and allow them to experiment with different screws/nails using tools. |
| 5 | Conclusion & Review | 2 | Summarise key points about screws and nails. Answer any questions students may have. |
Assign students to find examples of screws and nails in their home environment and write a short paragraph (100-150 words) about their uses and types. Collect homework by placing it in a designated box without in-class presentations.