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Children explore a range of full-size items of playground equipment and make their own models. This unit gives children opportunities to learn about framework structures and how to make them stable and able to support loads. They investigate materials used for the play equipment, what the different parts of the equipment are, and how they have been assembled. Through a range of focused tasks they develop their use of construction kits, combined with reclaimed materials. The main outcome of this unit will be to design and make a model of an item of playground equipment eg slides, swings, roundabouts, climbing frames and adventure playground equipment.
This unit could be adapted by using an alternative context which focuses on making frameworks eg furniture for a house or garden.
Unit 1D 'Homes' is an appropriate alternative to this unit.
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