Making a boat
Make a Boat
With Miss Flower
(Approx. 30 mins – 8 mins teaching, 22 mins activity)
Activity:
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Watch the 'making a boat' video with Miss Flower (8 mins)
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Join in with the video when prompted
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Using the ‘My boat design worksheet’ draw a picture of the boat you want to make.
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Underneath write a list of the items you need to use to make your boat – don’t forget about scissors/ glue. The worksheet is double-sided only fill in the first page (planning the boat) (10 mins)
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There is a separate worksheet for year 1 children to use –the second page differs (which will be used during the following lesson)
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Go on a hunt around your house to find objects to help you build your boat – perhaps take a look in your recycling bin
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Build your boat using your plan and the resources you have found (10 mins)
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Test your boat on water
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How many objects can it hold? (2 mins)
Resources:
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Worksheet or paper, pencils
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Device to watch video
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Recycling or other materials to make a boat
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Glue, Tape, Scissors
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Objects to put inside the boat eg lego pieces, plastic people etc
'Making a boat' with Miss Flower
