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Lesson 2: Making papier-mâché shells

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

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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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In this unit

Assessment – D&T Y4: Structures: HelmetsLesson 1: Exploring shell structures
Lesson 2: Making papier-mâché shells
Lesson 3: Strengthening techniquesLesson 4: Strengthening shell structuresLesson 5: Evaluating shell structures
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026

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