Craft and design: Map it out

This unit focuses on teaching children to explore and create maps through various art forms, including drawing, working in relief, printmaking, and designing stained glass. The lessons aim to develop skills in sorting, designing, and evaluating art, encouraging students to present and discuss their creations in a class gallery setting. Use this unit hub to inform your medium-term plan and to navigate to related resources.

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Creative journey

Lesson 2: Relief maps

Lesson 3: Abstract maps

Lesson 4: Print possibilities

Lesson 5: Gallery experience

Key skills

Generating ideas:

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Key knowledge

Making skills (formal elements):

  • Shape:
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Key vocabulary

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composition

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Knowledge organiser: Art & design – Y2 Craft and design

Aimed at pupils, two pages providing key facts and definitions from the unit "Craft and design: Map it out".

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Vocabulary display: Map it out

A display version of the key vocabulary from the Map it out unit.

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