Workshop Programme Teachers' Notes
Education objectives
The objectives of this programme are to
give your group the opportunity to:
·
Learn about structures such as
houses and towers.
·
Learn how to increase the stability
of tall structures through Hands
On experiments and experience in a
workshop.
·
Relate Hands On activities to the
experience of the attractions in
LEGOLAND
®
Windsor.
Different activities are built into the
programme to enable pupils to work at
their own pace and according to their
individual needs.
Although rides and attractions cannot be
reserved, your school party is encouraged
to enjoy the Eyes On and Body On
activities before and/or after the
workshop. There are some height
restrictions on the rides so it is advisable
to check these before you visit. If your
group has special needs requirements
there is a guide available that will help you
make the most of your visit.
National Curriculum mapping
This resource corresponds to the
following areas of the National
Curriculum:
Design & Technology - KS1: 1a, b, c, d, e; 3a
KS2: 3a, b, c
Science -
KS1: Sc1-2a, b, c, h, i, j
KS2: Sc1-2b, i, j, k, l
Tall Towers
Structures
This information is designed to give you a quick
overview of the concept of structures and to
provide you with ideas for answers for the
Eyes On and Body On activities.
Structures can be used for:
·
supporting a load chair
·
spanning a gap a bridge.
Such structures are called frame
structures.
Or they may be used for:
·
enclosing objects or people
milk cartons, cars, houses.
These are called shell structures.
Structures may be referred to as:
·
man-made structures
houses, chairs, towers,
cars, cranes, etc.
·
natural structures leaves,
spiders' webs, human or animal
skeletons, snail or turtle shells.
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