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Lesson 6: Creating and testing boats

Pupils build the boat models they designed in lesson five. They test and evaluate their boats on the water, with increasing cargo and reflect on what could have been improved about the design.

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Learning objectives

To create a boat based upon their own design.

EYFS outcomes

Expressive arts and design

Explore, use and refine a variety of artistic effects to express their ideas and feelings.
ELG: Creating with materials: Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.
ELG: Creating with materials: Share their creations, explaining the process they have used.

Characteristics of effective learning

> Playing and exploring

> Active learning

> Creating and thinking critically

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Sophie Pickles (EYFS),

Design and technology specialist

Sophie is an expert Early Years consultant. She has spent many years both teaching in Reception and leading, in her role of Head of Early Years and senior manager at an outstanding-rated, child-led setting. Sophie now works with many national educational…

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