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

Test and talk about the final playground structure

Design and technology

Shapes and materials used in playground structures

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

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.

trying something to see if it works or needs changing

Match the keywords to the correct definition.

Designers test their final mock-up model ...

To find out other peoples views and options about our playground equipment, we can gather ...

Make a playground and test throughout the making process

Order the making process for our playground...

If you want to make something stronger, you need to...

make up the structure, form or appearance of something.

Match the keyword to the correct definition.

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

Test and talk about the final playground structure

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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