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Bring some festive creativity to your classroom with this 4-lesson Design and Technology unit focused on creating Christmas cards with moving parts. Perfect for Key Stage 2, these lessons are designed to engage pupils in researching, designing, making, and evaluating their own moving Christmas card designs. Ideal for the last week of term or spread across the Autumn term.

What’s Included:
✔ 4 detailed lesson plans
✔ 4 PowerPoint presentations (one for each lesson)
✔ 4 Research worksheets
✔ 48 PowerPoint slides in total

Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Lesson 1 & 2 – Pupils will conduct research and develop design criteria to inform their Christmas card designs. They will generate, develop, and communicate ideas through discussion and annotated sketches.
★ Lesson 3 – Pupils will select and use a range of tools and materials, including construction materials, to accurately create their cards.
★ Lesson 4 – Pupils will analyse existing products, evaluate their own designs against the design criteria, and consider feedback from others to improve their work.

Why It’s Useful:
✔ Supports the National Curriculum for Design and Technology at KS2
✔ Encourages creativity through designing and making functional products with moving parts
✔ Helps pupils develop practical skills in using a range of tools and materials
✔ Ideal for festive, end-of-term activities
✔ Differentiated for both Lower and Upper Key Stage 2

Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for KS2 Design and Technology lessons, Christmas-themed activities, and end-of-term projects. Suitable for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6 pupils.

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