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

someone who plans and creates how something should look or be made

something that is made for a purpose, something that is formed and holds its shape

making an example of something to test or to learn new skills

making something new with different materials - this could also be known as constructing.

a 3d shape which holds the outline of the shape, just like a skeleton

a hollow structure with a thin outer covering

a pattern in which bricks are laid to make a wall strong and stable

extra supports added to a structure to keep it strong and help it to keep it’s shape

to strengthen or support an object or structure

to find a number that shows the size of something

ways to join two things together so they stay connected

a quick, low cost way to 3d model an idea or design

something that is balanced and doesn’t fall over

make up the structure, form or appearance of something

something that is in place and will not fall over

trying something to see if it works so that changes or improvements can be made

a list which helps to see if the object does what it is expected to do

comments or suggestions on how to improve a product

Freestanding structures: playgrounds

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