Create a model mountian or mountain range

Topics Year 4/5

Objectives

Geography

  • Describe and understand key aspects of physical geography (mountains) and human geography, including land use, economic activity and distribution of natural resources.
  • Describe and understand key aspects of mountains (physical geography).
  • Use maps and atlases to locate countries and describe features studied.

Art and Design

  • To improve their mastery of art and design techniques including sculpture with a range of materials.

You Will Need

  • ModRoc – enough for groups of 4/5
  • Old paper
  • Cling film, Bubble wrap
  • Salt crystals
  • Sugar
  • Sand
  • Water colour and acrylic paints
  • Small flags (cocktail sticks and paper)
  • Selection of craft materials to make vegetation/animals