Construct a paradise island base

Art and design

Imaginative memory drawing

Respond to artists' visions of paradise

Invent a collaborative paradise island

Make a papier-maché paradise island

Decorate a papier-mâché paradise island

This unit develops pupils’ ability to draw expressively and imaginatively in a range of media. They will investigate how and why artists create their art, before designing and sculpting an imaginary paradise island either individually or collaboratively.

Paradise island: drawing and sculpture

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.

To help it stand up and hold everything on top

Why is a strong base important for your model island?

Match the action to the correct stage of building:

A base is the {{ }} part that supports a model.

Put these steps in the correct order when building your model island base:

To create something new from your imagination

What does "invent" mean when creating your paradise island?

Working together and sharing ideas to make something as a team

To think of and create something new using your imagination

A drawing that shows what a place looks like from above

Collaborate with your group to share ideas

Put these steps in the right order to create a paradise island:

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Construct a paradise island base

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.