In this activity using design criteria, your child will design and build a house made from recycled materials. They will choose and use appropriate materials to build their house as well as tools such as scissors and glue to make the product. They will evaluate their finished house against the design criteria.
Throughout our 6 Building Houses topic your child will investigate the materials used to build your home. Design and build your own house made from sticks, blocks, paper and even food! Hands-On Education are passionate about providing positive educational experiences for children through interactive and engaging hands-on activities. Whilst meeting the standards in the National Curriculum in England, our activities encourage children to play, explore, observe, build, create and much more. We promote child-led learning, inspiring confidence and independence as children develop their own ideas and understanding. Our activities are open-ended and easily adaptable to suit all. By providing informed lesson plans and resources, we support parents and educators in guiding children through their learning journey.
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This topic meets aspects within the National Curriculum in England in the following subjects: Art, Design & Technology, English, Maths and Science.
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Activity 4
Design And
Build A House From
Recycling
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