Builders then and now

History

• To explore and identify features of Tudor buildings.
• To learn about the differences and similarities between modern buildings and Tudor buildings.
• To select from a range of materials and tools to build structures.

Enquiry question
Why did Tudor builders use materials like wood, thatch, wattle and daub in many buildings?

Outcomes
Children will:

• Learn about some of the building methods used in Tudor times.
• Experience some of the historical practical skills involved in Tudor building practices.
• Select from a range of materials (including recycled materials and textiles) and tools and use these to create 2-D and 3-D representations of Tudor houses.