8 Key Stage 1 Design & Technology resources for Building strong structures
Use this Building strong structures collection of 8 curriculum-mapped resources to choose focused teaching, practice and revision materials for the concept. Start with an explanation or guided activity, then use independent practice and quizzes to check understanding and identify the next step. Review each resource's stage and format before sharing it with learners. Key Stage 1 Design & Technology: 8 resources for Building strong structures.
8 resources
KS1 D&T — Speed Round
A fast all-multiple-choice Speed Round on KS1 D&T. Solo to track progress, or pass-and-play with up to 6 players or teams.
Open resource → QuizKS1 D&T — Quiz Game
A fun, interactive quiz game on KS1 D&T. Solo to track progress, or pass-and-play with up to 6 players or teams.
Open resource → QuizD&T Quiz: Design, Structures, Mechanisms & Food
10 questions on the design process, structures (the wide-base rule), mechanisms (levers, sliders, wheels), and where food comes from.
Open resource → Flashcard DeckD&T Words: Flashcards
12 flip cards covering the KS1 D&T vocabulary — design, make, evaluate, criteria, structure, mechanism, lever, slider, wheel, axle, textile, ingredients.
Open resource → Activity BookFive Mini-Projects: Your D&T Project Book
A hands-on Years 1-2 Design & Technology activity book - design, make and evaluate a strong structure, a moving mechanism, a textile project and a…
Open resource → E-Learning ModuleD&T at Home: A Guide for Grown-Ups
How to support KS1 D&T at home with no specialist tools — the junk box, the kitchen, and the magic question "what does it need…
Open resource → Printable / PDFTeacher Pack: KS1 D&T
NC mapping (all five strands), common misconceptions, the design-criteria habit, food-safety guidance, and a 6-lesson scheme.
Open resource → E-Learning ModuleEverything Around You Was Designed
7 slides showing how everyday objects — chairs, bridges, sandwiches, toys — were all designed by someone, using the same design-make-evaluate process you can use.
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