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Present a group design proposal

I can present my group’s architectural design, explaining its features, purpose, and how we made it.

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Present a group design proposal

I can present my group’s architectural design, explaining its features, purpose, and how we made it.

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Key learning points

  1. Presenting a collaborative architectural model and proposal is an opportunity to explain a design and its purpose.
  2. Design ideas are best communicated to an audience by speaking clearly and confidently.
  3. Reflecting on the creative process and group decision-making improves creative thinking.

Keywords

  • Proposal - a clear plan or idea presented to others, explaining what you want to make and why

  • Design features - the details or elements that make up a design, such as colour, shape, materials, and function

  • Collaboration - working together as a group to share ideas and responsibilities

  • Presentation - sharing your work with others through speaking, showing visuals, or explaining ideas

  • Audience - the group of people who are viewing or listening to your presentation

Common misconception

As long as a model is shown, it doesn't need to be explained.

It’s important to explain your ideas clearly - your model shows the design, but your words help others understand why and how you made it.


To help you plan your year 4 art and design lesson on: Present a group design proposal, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

Support pupils in preparing what to say by providing sentence stems like: “Our building is designed for…” or “We used these shapes because…”. Practise presenting in small groups before performing in front of the class to build confidence.
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Equipment

Group architectural models. Planning sheets and sketches. Large paper or card for display posters. Markers, pencils, rulers, glue, tape

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
A structure is ...

a type of drawing.
a kind of shape.
a colour pattern.
Correct answer: something you build that stands on its own.

Q2.
Architects make model buildings before constructing the real thing to ...

decorate their desks.
practise cutting shapes.
Correct answer: check if the design is strong and works well.
see how tall they can build.

Q3.
Match the material to the best reason for using it.

Correct Answer:recycled cardboard,helps reduce waste and reuse things

helps reduce waste and reuse things

Correct Answer:plastic,can be harder to recycle so is good to reuse

can be harder to recycle so is good to reuse

Correct Answer:newspapers,good for crafting and easy to recycle

good for crafting and easy to recycle

Q4.
Match the material to how it helps your 3D model.

Correct Answer:cardboard,creates strong shape

creates strong shape

Correct Answer:glue,helps pieces stay together

helps pieces stay together

Correct Answer:paper,covers large surfaces

covers large surfaces

Correct Answer:felt tips,adds decoration

adds decoration

Q5.
What do we call a smaller copy of a building made to show a design?

Correct Answer: Model, maquette

Q6.
describes how well a model stands up without falling.

Correct Answer: Stability

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the main purpose of a design proposal in architecture?

to decorate the outside of a building
Correct answer: to explain and share ideas for a building
to show the final photos of a building
to draw animals around a building

Q2.
Which of these is an example of a design feature?

Correct answer: a glass roof
a football match
a team game
a storybook

Q3.
What should you include in a good group presentation about your building?

what colour the sky is and your favourite snack
Correct answer: what the building is for, its design features, and how you worked as a team
who was late and who forgot their equipment only
just show a picture of a design with no explanation or talking

Q4.
Match each word to its meaning.

Correct Answer:proposal,a plan or idea you share with others

a plan or idea you share with others

Correct Answer:collaboration,working together to do something

working together to do something

Correct Answer:audience,people who listen to your presentation

people who listen to your presentation

Q5.
Put the steps in order when preparing to present your group design proposal.

1 - Gather your group’s design ideas.
2 - Choose who will talk about each part.
3 - Practice your presentation.
4 - Present to the audience.

Q6.
What do we call a special part of a building’s shape or function?

Correct Answer: Feature