Modelling human and physical coastal features

Topics Year 4/5

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Objectives

Design and Technology

Design innovative, functional and appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups.
Select tools, equipment and materials to perform practical tasks accurately and aesthetically.

Geography

Describe and understand key aspects of physical and human geography.

Lesson Planning

Build a model to represent a range of human and physical coastal features and annotate with ‘higher order’ geography questions.

Teaching Outcomes:

To design, build and finish a model to represent a range of human and physical coastal features.
To annotate models with ‘higher order’ Geography questions to engage the viewer.

Children will:

Collaborate to synthesise learning and create a Modroc model.
Formulate and answer higher-order questions that demonstrate understanding of block objectives.

Provided Resources

Modelling guidance sheet (2 pages)

You Will Need

Base-boards of stiff card, hardboard or thin plywood
Junk modelling materials
PVA glue
Masking tape
Modrock (available online and from craft shops)
Scissors
Shallow trays of water
Small stones
Lolly sticks
Sand
Modelling clay

Weblinks

Example coast model from cromerjuniorschool.blogspot.co.uk