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Lesson 2: Making papier-mâché shells

Creating a hollow shell-structured helmet using layering techniques.
Child applying glue to a papier-mâché ball.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will create a mind map to help them remember what they learnt about shell structures in the previous lesson. Hand out whiteboards and pens and display the Presentation: Mindmap.

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Haimo Primary School, London
Haimo Primary School, London

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