a special part which makes something special or noticeable, such as eyes and nose on a face.

structure that you can play on within a playground, such as swings or slides

Shapes and materials used in playground structures

Design and technology

Simple playground structures

Creating and reinforcing playground structures

Preparing materials for playground structures

Designing playground structures

Making playground structures

Adding finishing touches to playground structures

Test and talk about the final playground structure

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of freestanding structures and how to make them more stable.  Pupils will analyse different structures, shapes and construction techniques to make piece of play equipment.

Freestanding structures: playgrounds

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

structures that you can play on within a playground (swings or slides)

What are some of the features of playground equipment?

To sketch a picture of a playground, we use ...

Wood, plastic, metal and glass are all ...

Match the object to the material is is made from.

It has steps that you climb up and a sloped surface.

It moves forwards and backwards in the air.

Match the playground equipment to the description.

Shapes and materials used in playground structures

Lesson outcome

Content guidance