Lesson 1: Design a new playground
Designing five pieces of playground apparatus using three different structures.New statutory RSHE guidance is here. We’re creating our brand new RSE & PSHE scheme ready for September 2026. Learn more
Learning objective
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Before starting this unit, check that the children can recall:
A structure is formed or made from parts and a free-standing structure can stand independently.
Cladding can be applied to structures for different effects.
A product’s function means its purpose.
Triangles can be used to reinforce joints.
Properties describe the form and function of materials, and material selection is important based on their properties.
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