Design a fit for purpose Roman chariot

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of The Romans in Britain - NEW LOOK Roman entertainment

Objectives

Design and Technology

  • Research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals and groups.
  • Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design.

History

  • Know about the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain (Roman entertainment).

Lesson Planning

Children work together and individually to design a chariot, deciding what materials they will use.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To generate a design for a Roman chariot based on research, prior knowledge and the design brief.
  • To know about entertainment during the time of the Roman Empire.

Children will:

  • Select from a range of materials based on their functional properties.
  • Generate and develop their design ideas through annotated sketches and discussions.
  • Use prior knowledge and research to inform the design of a chariot that is fit for purpose.

You Will Need

  • Wood, straws, cotton reels, paper clips
  • Clay
  • Blu-tack, Plasticine
  • Saws, Dowel
  • Playmobil Roman chariot and horses or suitable alternative