Design and Technologies - Year 4. Lesson 1

1. Students will discuss with their partners how they intend on designing the hammock

2. Body

2.1. Jenga Joe Task Instructions handout will be given to students

2.2. Students fill out the materials they wish the use and draw what their hammocks will look like

3. Conclusion

3.1. Sharing ideas with the class

3.2. Explaining to the class why they have chosen their design

3.3. Teacher will give feedback to students

4. Differentiation

4.1. Visual scaffolding

4.2. Students who finish early will write down why they have chosen their particular design

4.3. Photos from slideshow will be shown to generate ideas.

5. Introduction:

5.1. View slideshow (precious students)

5.2. Activate prior knowledge - properties of materials

5.3. Introduce students to the task - building a hammock for Jenga Joe and his friends