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History Explorer project

Build a castle model

Make a model castle and explain how each part kept people safe.

80 min totalHistoryDesign & Technology

Steps

  1. 1Look at pictures of two real castles
  2. 2Build your model from boxes and card
  3. 3Label the walls, gate, tower and moat
  4. 4Tell someone how the castle stopped attackers

Skills and objectives demonstrated

  • Describe life in the past
  • Join materials to make a strong structure
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