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Year 6

Urban Life: Drawing and design

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Investigating urban design

I can analyse urban environments and create a cityscape drawing that incorporates key elements of urban design.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Researching the urban environment

I can create observational sketches of urban environments and use annotations to support my artistic ideas.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Introduction to design thinking

I can use and apply design thinking to come up with a creative solution to a real life urban problem.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Design a space to play

I can plan and design an imaginative play space that suits an urban environment.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Design a space for urban wildlife

I can design a space that supports urban wildlife and explain my ideas using annotated drawings.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Design a sustainable transport system

I can design and annotate a drawing of a sustainable transport system for an urban environment.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

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