Lesson 1: Tube towers
Investigating how rolling paper can create 3D structures, then designing a simple sculpture using paper cylinders.
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Learning objective
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check the children can recall:
The difference between colour, shape and texture.
How to plan ideas for what they would like to make.
How to cut and join paper or card safely.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
Example work
Sissinghurst (VA) Church of England Primary School, Kent
Sissinghurst (VA) Church of England Primary School, Kent
Sissinghurst (VA) Church of England Primary School, Kent
Sissinghurst (VA) Church of England Primary School, Kent
Sissinghurst (VA) Church of England Primary School, Kent
Sissinghurst (VA) Church of England Primary School, Kent
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026
