Lesson 1: Features of a castle
Learning the features of a castle and designing one using 3D shapes.
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Learning objective
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To recognise how multiple shapes (2D and 3D) are combined to form a strong and stable structure.
Success criteria
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I can identify different features of castles.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Before starting this unit, you might want to check that the children can recall that:
Natural structures are those found in nature.
Man-made structures are those made by people.
Shapes and structures with wide, flat bases or legs are the most stable.
The shape of a structure can affect its strength.
A stable structure is one which is firmly fixed and unlikely to change or move.
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After 4 years of being a TV and radio presenter, Vicki headed to the secondary classroom where she spent 12 years teaching Design and Technology as well as PE. Working as a subject leader, she ran D&T tournaments and weekly clubs to get her students involved while also building stronger links with feeder schools to understand how these skills were developed in younger children. This inspired her to move to the prep school, where she has spent the last 4 years. She loves creating engaging lessons and projects for her pupils as well as running a baking club and school-wide ECO projects.
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