This companion mini project teaches children about the purpose of shelters and their materials. They name and describe shelters and design and make shelter prototypes. Children then design and build a play den as a group and evaluate their completed product.
Shade and Shelter is a comprehensive Design and Technology project that boasts an array of essentials including:
Lesson activities
Resources
Knowledge Organiser
Shade and Shelter provides a structured approach to Design and Technology, outlining key subjects and topics including:
Design and technology
Science
Dens
Product design
Properties of materials
Shelters
If you’re looking for inspiring lessons and resources across the whole Design and Technology curriculum, then the Cornerstones Design and Technology Curriculum offers everything you need for single or multi-year groups, with a collection of projects designed by subject experts to support teachers and subject leaders at every level of subject knowledge.