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Lesson 1: Windmills

Learning about windmills and making a stable structure.
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Traditional stone windmill with wooden sails under a vibrant blue sky

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, check the children can:

  • Use scissors to cut a variety of materials.

  • Join materials in different ways.

  • Choose a range of materials to make a model.

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In this unit

Assessment – D&T Y1: Structures: Constructing a windmill
Lesson 1: Windmills
Lesson 2: Making the sailsLesson 3: Attaching the sailsLesson 4: Evaluating windmills
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026

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