Materials, Cost & Form
Students prototype a small product three ways and compare material, cost, and manufacturability.
Materials
7 materials1
Hook image
2
Anchor chart
2
Model answer handout
2
Compare & contrast organiser
3
Sorting cards
3
Recording sheet
4
Plenary quiz
Lesson plan
4 phases, 56 minGoal
Students can select materials for a product by weighing cost, form and performance.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects materials, cost & form to what students already know.
7 min
class
Hook image
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
18 min
class
Anchor chart
Model answer handout
Compare & contrast organiser
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
24 min
pair
Sorting cards
Recording sheet
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
7 min
single
Plenary quiz
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Ratings & comments
Worked well as a cover lesson. A colleague with no background in the topic taught it from the plan alone.
Good to know the hook travels — I will try that.
Is there a printable version of the recording sheet anywhere?
Thanks for sharing this! Bookmarking for next term.
The extension is optional in the plan, but I mark it for the students who choose it.