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Turn your classroom into a creative space with this engaging and comprehensive Design and Technology unit focused on crafting captivating pop-up storybooks. This resource includes everything you need to guide students through the process, from detailed lesson plans to interactive PowerPoints and practical resource sheets.

What’s Included:
★ 6 PowerPoints – One for each lesson, visually introducing key concepts and activities.
★ 6 Lesson Plans – Clear, step-by-step plans for each session.
★ Pop-Up Books Questionnaire – To help students evaluate and understand pop-up book mechanisms.
★ Differentiated Outline Plans – x3 plans catering to different ability levels.
★ Table Guides – Helpful reference sheets for materials and tools.
★ Slider Mechanism Templates – For hands-on practice with pop-up designs.
★ Box Fold Object – Example for students to experiment with folding techniques.
★ Prepared Text for Lower Ability Pupils – Supporting resources for a variety of learners.
★ Story Planning Sheet – A structured sheet to help students plan their storybook content.
★ Story Prompts – To inspire creative writing.
★ Evaluation Sheet – For assessing finished projects.
★ Storyboard Examples – Visual guides to help plan pop-up book layouts.
★ Example Pictures – To inspire students’ final designs.

Lesson Objectives:

1. Investigate Lever and Linkage Mechanisms – Understand how mechanisms work in pop-up storybooks, using technical vocabulary.
2. Create Pop-Up Mechanisms – Practice making pop-up systems and plan how to use materials and processes effectively.
3. Practice Lever and Linkage Systems – Develop a deeper understanding of these systems and how they apply to pop-up books.
4. Write a Story Draft – Plan and outline a story for the pop-up book, using simple graphical communication techniques.
5. Measure, Mark, Cut, and Shape Materials – Work with a range of materials, using the right tools and techniques.
6. Assess the Finished Book – Evaluate the pop-up book against the original design criteria and reflect on the design and making process.

Ideal for: KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, D&T, Storytelling, Pop-Up Books, Design and Technology.