Structures — Knowledge Organiser (KS1-KS2)
Single-page reference for KS1 and KS2 structures. Covers what makes a structure strong, types of structure, materials, joining techniques, and stability. Aligns with the structures strand of D&T.
Preview
Page count: 6. Print-ready PDF — letter / A4 friendly. Click image to see all pages.
Learning objective
Recall key structure vocabulary, identify what makes structures strong and stable, and apply joining techniques.
About this resource
- Subject: Design & Technology
- Type: Knowledge Organiser
- Grade levels: Grade 1 (ages 6-7, ≈ Year 2), Grade 2 (ages 7-8, ≈ Year 3), Grade 3 (ages 8-9, ≈ Year 4), Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5), Grade 5 (ages 10-11, ≈ Year 6), Grade 6 (ages 11-12, ≈ Year 7)
- Pages: 6
- Date added: 2026-12-15
- Credit: Qualified primary teacher
Books and resources for structures in DT
Convenience links if you'd like to look any of these up. We've recommended these books in the resource above.
For children
Making materials
- S Spaghetti marshmallow bridge challenge pack
- L Lolly stick craft sticks 1000 pack
- C Corrugated cardboard sheets A4 pack
- C Cocktail sticks box 250 modelling
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