Year 1 - Design and technology
Bridges
Frame structures: bridges
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces pupils to structures. It focuses on bridge building and introduces cutting, folding, and joining techniques. Pupils make their own bridges, applying their knowledge of structure design.
Lesson Summary
You know what bridges are used for and can spot some important features in their design.
Key Notes
- Bridges are built for different purposes.
- Bridges are built and designed by engineers.
- Bridges have different shapes within their structure.
- Sketching helps us to spot details and features.
Vocabulary To Learn
- engineer: a person who designs and builds things
- bridge: a structure that helps people to cross something, such as water, railway or another road
- structure: a structure is something that is made for a purpose, something that is formed and holds its shape
- stable: something is in place and will not fall over
- strong: something that is strong is harder wearing, will not break as easily
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Bridges are only found over water.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Bridges are built for different purposes. Bridges are built and designed by engineers.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'engineer'
a person who designs and builds things.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Bridges are only found over water. Correction: There are different types of bridges, some carry people (footbridge), others allow vehicles to cross over water, roads or railways, some bridges carry trains and others carry boats (aqueduct).
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