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Simple playground structures

Freestanding structures: playgrounds

Unit Summary

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.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explore and create playground structures using construction kits.

Key Notes

  • Morag Myerscough designs are fun and bright outdoor spaces.
  • Construction kits can be used to make quick mock-ups of structures.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • freestanding: something standing up by itself
  • designer: someone who plans and creates how something should look or be made
  • structure: something that is made for a purpose, something that is formed and holds its shape
  • mock-up: making an example of something to test or to learn new skills
  • building: making something new with different materials - this could also be known as constructing.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Structures that are anchored down are not freestanding.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Morag Myerscough designs are fun and bright outdoor spaces. Construction kits can be used to make quick mock-ups of structures.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'freestanding'

something standing up by itself.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Structures that are anchored down are not freestanding. Correction: Structures which are anchored down can be freestanding, such as play equipment. A structure which is joined to another structure, such as a radiator joined to a wall, is not freestanding.

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