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You will need Acrobat
Reader installed to open the activity sheets.
You will also need the latest version of the flash player to be able to play swf files.
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· the use of different materials for construction
Children will demonstrate this by completing the task on page 1 successfully.
· to name the different parts of a plant
Children will demonstrate this by completing the task on page 2 successfully.
· to make observations, ask questions, review their work and explain what they did to others
Children will demonstrate this by completing the task on page 3 successfully.
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Science:
QCA Unit 2C: Variation
· that plants in the local environment are similar to each other in some ways and different in others
· to make observations and comparisons of local plants
Scientific enquiry
· review their work and explain what they did to others
Literacy (speaking and literacy)
· ask questions to clarify understanding
· extend their ideas in light of discussion
· explain their ideas to others
Art and design
· record from observation, experience and imagination and explore ideas
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Introducing the activity
· Display Page 1 through a projector or as an OHT. Discuss the images with the children.
- Has anyone seen this picture?
- Which country is it in? (use worldmap)
Using talking partners
- What might it be?
- What might it be made of?
- What materials can you see? (glass, metal etc. )
- How was it built?
Leading the main activity
· Display Page 2 through a data projector or on an OHT. This is the hymenocallis flower. This flower was used to inspire the base of the tallest building
Can we name the parts of this plant - leaf, flower (petal), stem and root ?
· Display Page 3 and print off copies as appropriate. This slide shows British flowers. Discuss with the children how they are going to design their own building.
Talking partners- what types of building can we make? Write a list on board (school, house, office) How can we use these flowers to help us with the shape of our building?
For example- the barren strawberry may inspire 5 circular rooms surrounding a tall cylindrical tower with glass windows.
Instruct the children: On A3 paper- pick a flower from the sheet on your table (keep Page 3 on board also). Glue it onto your page in a corner and label the different parts. Draw your design in pencil, using the flower as inspiration. Use only sharp pencils and not coloured so it looks more like an architectural drawing.
Write a sentence at the bottom of your page describing your building.
Do try to make it as real as possible; if it has bricks draw them in, if there is a door draw it, if it is all glass make sure that it would really stand up - it will need something to hold it together.
This activity would be well supported with at least 1 mini plenary, showing work to the class that is coming along well or work that needs help. Maybe other children could offer ideas and advice.
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BBC News
The news story behind the activity
Burj Khalifa
Go to world's tallest tower (left icon) to compare building heights around the globe.
Observation desk (left icon),ticket information, the experience- to find out details of the trip to the top
New Jersey Newsroom
Information about the Burj Khalifa
English Country Garden
Information and photos of traditional British flowers- Barren Strawberry, Bluebell, Buttercup, Daisy, Lesser Celandine, Primrose, Water Mint. Garden flowers- Daffodil
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