Freestanding Structures in Y1

In D and T this half term we have been looking at freestanding structures. As a class we decided to make equipment for a playground. Here are the steps we followed:

• Select and use tools, skills and techniques, explaining their choices. 
• Select new and reclaimed materials and construction kits to build their structures.
• Use simple finishing techniques suitable for the structure they are creating.
• Evaluate their product by discussing how well it works in relation to the purpose, the user and whether it meets the original design criteria