Build it up: year 3 unit 11 - technology and structures

Scholastic Primary Science is an exciting multi-media teaching resource for the whole of KS1 and KS2. The series comprises 24 units, each on a separate topic, with 4 units per year. Each unit has 5 cards, one per Extended Lesson, and 2 CD-ROMs. The Activities CD-ROM has interactive versions of the Cards with expanded electronic presentations and activities for interactive whiteboards and computers. The Planning and Assessment CD-ROM contains interactive assessments for pupils on particular scientific concepts.

This CD-ROM also contains a full electronic teacher's resource book with extensive guidance and support. Build it up is a Year 3 module focusing on: structures (types, sizes, and purpose); construction and forms of various structures; how to make strong structures (foundations and shape); the forces structures need to resist in the natural environment and how they are built to endure these forces; and the effect of human-built structures upon the natural environment (and vice-versa). Each unit has 5 cards, one per Extended Lesson, and 2 CD-ROMs.

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Subject(s)Design and technology
Author(s)Lynette Evans
Age5-7, 7-11
Published2011
Published by
Shelf referenceA 372.358071 EVA
ISN/ISBN9781407119939
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8gca

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